Feature Articles

One or more feature articles appear in each edition of the Write Connections newsletter. Click on a description below to read current or archived articles online.

This quarterly newsletter featured articles includes:

Getting a BANG! Out of Comics

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This article explores how comic books can motivate students of all levels to gain access to the works of Shakespeare, Brontë, and Dickens, and then being able to respond in different forms of writing. Practical ideas for using comics in the classrrom are included.

Using English Language Learners Best Practices in Every Classroom

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The remarkable challenges presented by the diversity in our populations require a response from our teachers. This article addresses how some educators are confronting myths regarding second language learning and what best practices can be embraced in order to support English language acquisition.

Hispanic Parents Offered English Lessons at South Newton Elementary School

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South Newton Elementary School is actively reaching out to its Hispanic community to make families feel welcomed and a part of the school community. Read how their school is laying the foundation for an active and involved citizenry’s contribution to the future success of its entire community.

English Language Acquisition: Talking and Writing

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According to the Indiana Department of Education, the number of students in Indiana for whom English is a new language has grown by 450% in the past 10 years. This article is filled with practical scaffolding ideas for the teachers of English Language Learner students.

The Next Step: Making Sense of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Levels & English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards

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It is helpful to know two things when an ESL student arrives: What is his / her Limited English Proficiency (LEP) level? And using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards, what can be expected academically from this student?

Lamentation of an ESL Teacher

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In Indiana, few teachers have had to teach LEP students until recently. Because of this lack of previous exposure to LEP students, many teachers are unaware of the legal aspects of teaching them, and, unfortunately, many are unwittingly breaking the law.

A New Alphabet Soup: Defining ESL Acronyms

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Acronyms are developed to make it easier to remember all of the new terminology and organizational groups that are added to our vocabulary. This is a listing of some of the common acronyms used when discussing English as a Second Language.

Select an archived edition:

Volume 3, Number 4

English Language Learner

Volume 3, Number 3

Project Based Learning

Volume 3, Number 2

Research

Volume 3, Number 1

Writing Across the Curriculum: The Arts

Volume 2, Number 4

Writing Across the Curriculum: Social Studies

Volume 2, Number 3

Writing Across the Curriculum: Science

Volume 2, Number 2

Writing Across the Curriculum: Mathematics

Volume 2, Number 1

Writing Across the Curriculum: Language Arts/Reading

Volume 1, Number 3

Poetry in the Classroom

Volume 1, Number 2

Writing Across the Curriculum: general theme

Volume 1, Number 1

Effective Writing Prompts: general theme