Writing Resources
This collection of grade-level writing samples provides teachers of English Language Learners with examples of student writing at each proficiency level. Teachers can use these interactive examples to build their understanding of the different writing competencies and levels.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/eslapb/writing_samples.html
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/eslapb/writing_samples.html
Useful websites to get students writing:
https://www.pixton.com/ - Students can create comics with this easy-to-use website.
Give students these structure strips to support different kinds of essays and paragraphs.
https://historytech.wordpress.com/2019/07/01/structure-strips-making-a-claim-using-training-wheels/
Check out the various collections of interesting pictures on Pinterest that are great for writing and speaking prompts.
Brainpop ESL picture prompts (printable PDFs, great content and grammar practice for beginner ELs)
https://www.writeabout.com (picture prompts)
https://noredink.com (independent work with corrective feedback for intermediate and advanced secondary ELs)
https://www.pixton.com/ - Students can create comics with this easy-to-use website.
Give students these structure strips to support different kinds of essays and paragraphs.
https://historytech.wordpress.com/2019/07/01/structure-strips-making-a-claim-using-training-wheels/
Check out the various collections of interesting pictures on Pinterest that are great for writing and speaking prompts.
Brainpop ESL picture prompts (printable PDFs, great content and grammar practice for beginner ELs)
https://www.writeabout.com (picture prompts)
https://noredink.com (independent work with corrective feedback for intermediate and advanced secondary ELs)