- Expository Writing: Idea Helper
- I'd hesitate to use this with a beginning EL in a lower grade, but an intermediate third, fourth, or fifth grader would have few problems following this. I like that it numbers the paragraphs.
- Fictional Narrative Writing
- This is intended for first grade, but using this anchor chart to model planning a story would familiarize ELs with planning, and would be helpful for everyone else in the class to see, too.
- "How to" Writing Graphic Organizer
- This graphic organizer allows a space for ELs to draw pictures, has minimal words, and the writing spaces are large enough to get points across, yet small enough to not feel intimidating. I'd possibly model how to make hot chocolate or a PB&J, and have all students fill out this GO as I go. Then, students can choose to either expand on that topic or plan another "how to" essay using the same GO, while beginning ELs can turn the hot chocolate/PB&J sheet, intermediate ELs can make another GO to turn in on their own topic, and advanced ELs can write a shortened version of what their English-speaking peers are writing.
- Main Idea and Details
- A simple, versatile graphic organizer that could be used for something as short as a paragraph to as long as an essay. I like how the arrows show the break down of the main idea into the details. If I pre-teach "main idea" and "details" thoroughly enough, a beginning EL could use this.
- Narrative Prewriting Sheet
- I like this worksheet because it has lots of writing/drawing space for ELs—beginning or just young—who are shy about using words exclusively to get their point across. I also like the repetition of "What happened...?" and the written-out first, second, and third. If necessary, one could cross out first and write 1st, etc.
- OREO Writing
- OREO is translatable as a mnemonic into Spanish! More cookies in class! Also, I love the OREO method because it demands evidence. But it also demands cookies.
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