Selecting age-appropriate and pertinent books is an important factor when it comes to responding to reading through writing. Books that are pertinent to our students enables them to associate what they're reading with any prior knowledge or experiences.
It's difficult, however, teaching ELL students who, sometimes, have not attended school in their country and don't have reading skills to connect what they're reading with experiences. Therefore, I believe in using picture books for these students. Picture books help them better understand the reading; thus, enabling them to do some writing.
Like Ms. Ward states, "reading is a springboard for writing." This is why teachers must encourage and teach our students to enjoy reading. It is through reading that vocabulary is built, learning takes place and writing begins.
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I love the idea of using picture books with ELLs. This is also a wonderful way to encourage them to build their vocabulary. I would also say that English-speaking students love this activity as well.
Are there any books, in particular, that you found students couldn't wait to respond to?
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