Recommended Citation
Bergmann, Linda S. and Kennell, Vicki, "Best Practices & Resources for Teaching ESL Written Communication" (2013). Purdue Writing Lab/Purdue OWL Presentations. Paper 5.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/writinglabpres/5
Date of this Version
2-14-2013
Keywords
L2 writing, ESL, pedagogy, assessment
Abstract
This presentation, given at the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) Series II: Expanding Your Teaching Toolkit, offers instructors information on understanding and accommodating the ESL writers in their classrooms. Material is presented on the language abilities of the writers, on the ways in which cultural differences may be manifested in the writing itself, and on the types of accommodations that can be made in writing assignments and assessments. The talk includes information on best practices in writing for all writers and a bibliography of resources about L2 writers.
Included in
Higher Education Commons, International and Intercultural Communication Commons, Rhetoric and Composition Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons