Series The Writing Recipe : The Writing Recipe: Essay Structure for ELLs

The Writing Recipe: Essay Structure for ELLs

Lesson Objective: Adapt a writing prompt into an essay introduction
Grades 6-8 / ELA / ELL
7 MIN

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

  1. What teaching techniques does Ms. Sackman use to engage her English Language Learners?
  2. Why does Ms. Sackman use the writing manipulative in this lesson?
  3. How does this lesson add to your understanding of teaching the Common Core to English Language Learners?

100 Comments

  • Private message to LaBresha Small
  1. The teaching techniques Ms. Sackman uses to engage her English Language Learners is she teaches them how to create a manipulative with her help. She models how to do this and show students how to create a template with notes for the Writing Recipe lesson she is teaching on unlined index cards.
  2. Ms. Sackman uses the writing manipulative in this lesson to show her ELLs essay structure as a writing recipe. Students are able to see the placement of introduction, first body paragraph – third body paragraph and the conclusion goes. She said when they have something big and tangible in front of them it makes more sense.
  3. This lesson adds to my understanding of teaching the Common Core to English Language Learners because I see they need more scaffolds and need to be able to have more concrete representation versus abstract. Teach CCSS but add to it so students can grasp what is being taught. They also need to be told they are doing a fantastic job in English and their native languages. From the smile on her student’s face Ms. Sackman gave all teachers a great representation on how to do this.
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  • Private message to Joann Miller

I loved the way Ms. Sackman worked hard to reach the students. The index cards were a great way to break down the paper so the kids didn't feel overwhelmed and understand the process. Using manipulative where students could see where everything went was an excellent exercise. I especially loved the boys big smile at the end, when Ms. Sackman tells him, he is the reason for her teaching.  

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  • Private message to Adriana Febres

I absolutely loved this video.  Her last few words to the students were amazing.! 

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  • Private message to Saba Sayeed

I am so impressed and inspired by this teacher's confidence, passion, and love for her students. She makes teaching look like the great joy that it is!

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  • Private message to Roxanna Foret

Ms.Sackman is such an inspiration.  I watched this video three times.  The students are so fortunate to have her as a teacher.  I will be adding the color coded index cards to my writing lessons. 

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School Details

Westridge Middle School
3800 West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando FL 32809
Population: 1249

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Dorina Sackman