Writing+Prompt

Speaking and understanding English is only part of the challenge for the English Language Learner. Writing is another essential part of the puzzle. In order to be fully fluent in English students must be able to use writing and the writing process to express themselves. Because of this it is important to develop writing skills with English Language Learners.
 * ESL Learners and Writing ** [[image:jnvakie.jpg width="106" height="122" align="left"]]

The following organizer and prompt is based on the book, The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle. This story is in the basal reader for 2nd grade. What I love about this story is that it is very content rich. This book covers several 2nd grade Science standards on habitats and life cycles. There are so many directions that you can take your students with a writing piece and cover several standards in a great book.




 * Title: **// The Tiny Seed //
 * Author: ** Eric Carle
 * Publication Date: ** 1987
 * Publisher: ** Simon and Schuster


 * Age/Grade/Proficiency Level: ** This content, book, organizer and prompt are very appropriate for 2nd grade English Language Learners or ELLs who are at an Intermediate to advanced English Proficiency.



Here are some great fun websites to find more information on graphic organizers and the writing process. @http://www.thinkport.org/technology/template.tp @http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/writingprocess/preview.weml

Michelle Smith cynthia.smith@mnps.org A.Z. Kelley Elementary 615-941-7535