Building Better Writers

by Natalia Heckman

Building Better Writers is an invaluable teaching resource designed specifically for educators working with multilingual learners in grades 3-12. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between ESL and ELA instruction, offering practical strategies for developing strong writing skills. The book is thoughtfully organized into four key sections covering sentence-level instruction, paragraph development, composition techniques, and includes 60 ready-to-use classroom activities. Drawing from extensive classroom experience and research, this resource takes an asset-based approach to writing instruction, making it particularly effective for both newcomers in ESL/ELD classrooms and long-term English learners in mainstream settings. Teachers will find specific strategies to help students excel in academic writing and state assessments, while building on students' existing linguistic knowledge. The guide provides structured support for developing writers at every level, from basic sentence construction to complex compositions, ensuring a clear pathway for student progress.

Genres: Education

268 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published April 1, 2023

Reviews

[JeffBarber67 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great strategies to use with my students. This was supplied just a week or two ago by the district, but I really wish I had gotten it earlier in the year. As it is, a book that comes right at the beginning of the year is less useful than one you can study over the summer as you are laying plans for the upcoming year. Still, in what other profession do you get all of your continuing ed for free supplied by the organization?

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is designed to help students learning English as a second language, but it is a book that will help every student. Page after page of practice activities to help teachers help their students become better writers.