“write like no one is reading”

Our brains gravitate towards more acceptance, and finding a sense of belonging, in a world that often feels very isolating. Connecting with people through stories, writing, and experiences is part of being human. Though, I do wonder how much of our work becomes performative, and how much of it comes in its purest most authentic form.

Book: Digital Writing for English Language Learners

Digital Writing for English Language learners looks at practical ways educators can implement the use of technology in their English and Language Arts classroom for English Language Learners. The book provides a variety of classroom activities and assignments that can be completed with English Language Learners using social media and other digital writing tools. The … Continue reading Book: Digital Writing for English Language Learners

Equity for English Language Learners

This post was originally published on Edutopiaย as a part of the #EduColor series on race, equity and social justice. To understand English-language learners' need for equitable education, we must first look at the dramatic increase in the numbers of ELLs in U.S. public schools. Between 1997-1998 and 2008-2009, the number of ELLs in public schools … Continue reading Equity for English Language Learners

Getting Started with Writing: Create a Topic

So youโ€™re starting an essay? Here are some steps to get you started... Topic: What is your research topic? Explanation: Choose a topic that youโ€™re interested in writing about. If your teacher gave you the topics, think of a specific aspect of the topic youโ€™d like to discuss. For example, if you're writing about โ€œSocial … Continue reading Getting Started with Writing: Create a Topic

Teaching Inquiry Strategies to Improve Studentsโ€™ Writing

My favourite part of teaching English has always been the freedom that comes with teaching it. As an educator, I never feel like I am bound to specific rules or instructional strategies when it comes to teaching writing to students. As explained in Reading & Writing in the Disciplines, writing is a process that students … Continue reading Teaching Inquiry Strategies to Improve Studentsโ€™ Writing

“Why is your point important?” On the importance of Analysis in Writing

This post was originally published on The Writing Project's Blog. When we write, itโ€™s important that we try and think about the reason why youโ€™re writing your point. This helps us to stay focused on making our point clear to the reader, and helps to push our thinking to the next level. Instead of focusing … Continue reading “Why is your point important?” On the importance of Analysis in Writing

How to Give Constructive Feedback to Students

This is a guest post by Ethan Miller. Ethanย is a dedicated private ESL teacher. Apart from his passion for teaching,ย Ethanย loves to write and holds a degree in creative writing. When he is not teaching or writing his book,ย Ethanย loves to blog and is a huge fan of educational technology. You canย check out hisย blog Essay Writing Tips … Continue reading How to Give Constructive Feedback to Students