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Al-Hroub, Anies; Shami, Ghina; Evans, Michael – Language Learning Journal, 2019
The aim of the action research reported here was to examine the differential effects of the 'writers' workshop' approach on the L2 (English) writing skills of upper-primary students with varying writing abilities. The participants were 31 fifth-grade students (17 boys and 14 girls) aged 10-11, who followed L2 English writing instruction based on…
Descriptors: Writing Workshops, Process Approach (Writing), Revision (Written Composition), Writing Improvement
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Lehman, Christopher; DeLiddo, Emily – Voices from the Middle, 2010
The United States involvement in the Middle East has been prominent in our recent national history, sometimes clouded by myths and misrepresentations of the people of that region of the world. This article details the experiences of teacher-researchers working with teachers and students in Amman, Jordan, to develop powerful English writing…
Descriptors: Writing Workshops, Foreign Countries, Writing Skills, Writing Instruction
Haynes, Judie – National Middle School Association (NJ3), 2007
In essence, every educator is an ELL (English Language Learner) teacher, because every student---even native English speakers---is learning to master English. In this article, veteran ESL teacher Judie Haynes offers strategies for helping ELL students learn to write more effectively. While her advice is focused on ELL students, all teachers will…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Writing Workshops, English (Second Language), Limited English Speaking
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Souryasack, Rassamichanh; Lee, Jin Sook – Heritage Language Journal, 2007
Lao students have not fared well in the American educational system. Raised in a home culture that emphasizes and values the oral tradition, the acquisition of academic writing skills has been especially problematic even for U.S.-born students of Lao heritage. Recognizing that writing is a critical component for academic success, this study…
Descriptors: Oral Tradition, Writing Processes, Writing Workshops, Writing Skills