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Step Up to Success:Supporting English Learners with
Direct Explicit Instruction in Writing
Marisol Hood, ELD 1,2 Teacher, Del Mar High School Anissa Sharief, ELD Teacher, Del Mar High School Steve Sinclair, SCCOE, ELA Coordinator
Outcomes
To give a brief overview of Step Up to Writing principles
To witness Step Up to Writing Strategies at work in EL classrooms
To demonstrate how Step Up to Writing tools support the gradual release model of instruction: “I do, We do, You do”
Agenda
Step Up to Writing Down and Dirty
Step Up in ELD 1: Differentiating for Preoperational and Concrete Operational
Step Up in ELD 3: Using Oral Language to Develop Student Writing Muscles
Lost Luggage
Teaching English Learners to write is like ____________________________________
because_____________________________.
Lost Luggage
Teaching English Learners to write is like being a short order cook because you need to give students what they need on demand and in short notice.
Lost Luggage
Stand up and greet someone you don’t know. Take turns reading your “luggage” message.
No commentary. Thank your partner. Find a new partner and repeat the process. Lose your “luggage” at least 3 times.
Step Up to Writing is NOT a
PROGRAM!
Step Up to Writing Is about Tools
Multisensory Color Word Lists Informal Outlines Examples Small Steps
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GangsGangs
GGangs are just a bunch of people with angs are just a bunch of people with
nothing better to do. Gangs cause problems. nothing better to do. Gangs cause problems.
I would not join a gang. Well, maybe if I was I would not join a gang. Well, maybe if I was
with my friends but probably not. My mom is with my friends but probably not. My mom is
against gangs. The movies are filled with gangs against gangs. The movies are filled with gangs
and there are a lot of songs about gangs. and there are a lot of songs about gangs.
Stay away from gangs they are bad for you.Stay away from gangs they are bad for you.
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Step Up to Writing Is about the Writing Process
Prewriting and PlanningPrewriting and Planning
Drafting, Revising, and EditingDrafting, Revising, and Editing
Creating a Final Copy, Creating a Final Copy, Proofreading, and SharingProofreading, and Sharing
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GangsGangs
The Five Elements ofThe Five Elements ofExpository WritingExpository Writing
Organization is the key.Organization is the key.
Transitions are the glue.Transitions are the glue.
Conclusions tie it all together.Conclusions tie it all together.
Topic sentences and thesis Topic sentences and thesis statements are the heart.statements are the heart.
Examples, evidence, and Examples, evidence, and explanations are the meat.explanations are the meat.
Organization is the key.Organization is the key.
Great Expository ParagraphsGreat Expository Paragraphs
Topic SentenceTopic Sentence
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ExplainExplain
Reason/Detail/FactReason/Detail/Fact
ExplainExplain
ConclusionConclusion
ExplainExplain
TopicCats protect themselves in two ways.
Reason/Detail/FactFirst, they are able to get away quickly from their enemies.
ExplainCats are fast runners.
ExplainThey can climb trees, too.
Reason/Detail/FactNext, cats are good fighters.
ExplainCats’ sharp claws can inflict pain and discourage attackers.
ConclusionFelines can take care of themselves.
ExplainThey can also use their pointed incisors to bite their enemies when necessary.
Smoking’s Health Toll and Price TagSmoking’s Health Toll and Price Tag
Although smoking may seem cool, it is very unhealthy and expensive.
Many people die from smoking related problems such as cancer, heart
disease etc. every year. According to World Book Encyclopedia during
the mid-1980s smoking contributed to 30 percent of all deaths from
cancer and heart disease in the United States of America. Furthermore,
cigarette smoking was associated with 85 percent of all cases of lung
cancer. Secondly, smoking is very expensive. If someone smoked one
pack of cigarettes every day that cost $3 for 50 years it would cost them
$54,750, which is enough money to buy an expensive and luxurious car.
On the contrary, if someone put $3 a day into a bank or investment
institution they would be making hundreds of dollars in only a few years
just because of the interest they are collecting. Clearly, smoking is very
unhealthy and expensive too, so don’t start smoking until you have
considered all of the negative effects!
Fifth GradeFifth Grade
Marisol Hood
Step Up to Writing in ELD 1:
From Sensorimotor
to Concrete Operational using Differentiated Instruction
Scaffolding EL 1Teaching Steps
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Sensorimotor Stage Preoperational Stage
Pictures Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Concrete Operational Stage Sentence Writing Paragraph Writing Essay Writing
Scaffolding EL 1 Piaget's Theory
Piaget’s 4 stages of cognitive development:
1. Sensorimotor: learning based on physical interaction and experiences.
2. Preoperational: Learning is non-logical. Students follow directions, but do not understand the reason for the direction.
3. Concrete Operational: Learning becomes logical. Students understand the reasons behind the directions and students ask questions.
4. Formal Operational: students teach others and there is a spontaneous use of information without the teacher’s direction.
Stage 1: Sensorimotor
Classroom Environment Calming music Colorful pictures Sweet Sent Jovial demeanor
TPR
Stage 2: Preoperational Pictures
Dictionaries Internet Student art Magazines
Vocabulary Word Lists Verb Wall Parts of Speech
Step Up Vocabulary: Functional Grammar
Step Up to Writing Color Coding
TPR
Picture Dictionary
Verb Wall
Parts of SpeechNouns
deskSan Jose
Dog
Cat
Man
House
woman
house
Parts of SpeechWebs
Step Up Vocabulary Functional Grammar
Stage 3: Concrete Operational
Writing Sentences I Do/We do/ You do in groups/You do
Saffolded Graphic Organizers: Who, Action, Where, When, How, What
Writing Paragraphs I Do/We do/ You do in groups/You do
Color Coding Cluster Web Linear Graphic Organizer Write a paragraph
Graphic Organizer:Building a Sentence
Graphic Organizer: Writing a sentence
YOU DOGraphic Organizer
Write a sentence about…1. School When Who Action Where How WhatLast week the girl talked in front of the school and she did a good job.
2. Valentine’s Day When Action What Who Who Action WhatTomorrow is Valentine’s Day and the school and the teachers will have a party and Who Howthe students will be happy.
3. Food
When Who Action Where What How WhatTomorrow my brother will go to Safeway and buy eggs and cold milk.
4. Music
When Who Action Where How WhatToday I went to the party and he had good music.
Posole
bananas
ice cream
Traditional Food
My Favorite kinds of
food
Spicy
It smells like Chili Chicken
WE DOStep Up Paragraph Outline
YOU DO IN GROUPSStep Up Paragraph
Model ParagraphOutlined in Step Up colors
Anissa Sharief
Step Up to Writing in ELD 3:
Using oral language to develop student writing muscles
ELD 3 Steps Up to Writing!
Mostly early intermediate and intermediate writers.
Majority of students have not passed the CAHSEE.
Primary struggle: organizing and developing ideas
Scaffolding EL 3Teaching Steps
Expository vs. Narrative Models Window Pane Color Coding Four Step Writing Practice: highlight/critique
a model paragraph, brainstorm, informal outline, write
Oral Practice with Stand Up/ Sound Off Oral Presentation
Expository vs. Narrative
Focus on Expository Writing
Window Pane
Piaget’s Sensorimotor Phase 6 Visual and Physical Reminders for students A strategy developed by The WRITE Institute
Introduce the Colors
Practice with Colors
Four Step Writing Practice
Step 1: Highlight and critique student model Step 2: Brainstorming Web on same topic Step 3: Narrow focus to one idea and create
an Informal Outline Step 4: Write a rough draft
Final Step: Students give an oral presentation
Stand Up Sound Off
Stand Up Sound Off is a fast and effective speaking activity. It requires students to quickly brainstorm on a topic, get organized and prepare to speak!
Topic Sentence 2 Key Ideas
Elaboration
From Binder Paper to Colored Flashcards
After sufficient practice with Stand Up Sound Off, we return to the 4 steps packet, and begin step 5. The students transfer their
color coded paragraph onto colored flashcards:
1 Green 3 Yellows 3 Reds 1 Green