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Tag Archives: second language writing
Writing Across the Curriculum
Betsy Gilliland
As TESOL professionals, we often think of ourselves as English teachers whose primary work is supporting our students to learn the English language. Learning English entails learning how to use English for various purposes, including writing in school and college. … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, second language writing, teaching writing
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Assessing Writing
Betsy Gilliland
I am collaborating with a Japanese colleague to revise a rating scale for the undergraduate English for Academic Purposes program at her university. She had noticed that even though the program had developed an analytic rubric, some high scoring essays … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, second language writing, teaching writing, writing assessment
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Travel Writing Activities: Escape From Cabin Fever
Betsy Gilliland
Every new year holds much promise as we look ahead: 12 months of possibility for learning and adventure. Sitting in my house in the middle of a week of pouring rain, however, after nearly 2 years of staying close to … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom writing activity, second language writing, SLW, teaching writing, writing, writing activities
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Writing Statements of Purpose for Awards and Grad School
Betsy Gilliland
This month, I will outline what goes into writing a very important but somewhat unfamiliar genre for most writers: the statement of purpose (SOP). I hope this is helpful both to readers who want to apply for something themselves and … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, second language writing, statement of purpose, teaching writing
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5 Engaging Games for Writing Development
Betsy Gilliland
As teachers, we know that when students are engaged in a lesson, they are more willing to persist in learning difficult concepts and complex processes. One way to keep students engaged is through building games into the lesson, giving them … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom games, creative writing, ESL games, L2 writing, language games, second language writing, writing practice
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Writing-Related PD Through MOOCs
Betsy Gilliland
With summer holidays approaching for many of us in the northern hemisphere, you may be looking for professional development (PD) opportunities to improve your own writing or increase your knowledge of how to teach writing. In most of the world, … Continue reading
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Tagged as ESL online courses, Online courses, online PD, professional development, second language writing
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5 Guidelines for Planning Writing Lessons
Betsy Gilliland
Though most teachers probably had to write formal lesson plans during their academic studies and practicum experiences, many of us stopped doing so as we became more expert in our work. In one sense, it’s logical that experienced teachers would … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, ESL writing, feedback on student writing, lesson planning, second language writing, writing practice
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