Question

An elementary ESL teacher uses conferencing as an informal assessment of students' writing. During a meeting with an intermediate ELL about a personal narrative piece, the teacher notice that the ELL's writing is unorganized. Which of the following es the most appropriate next step for the teacher to take? A. Asking the students to rewrite the story using a computer B. Having the ELL verbally tell the story while using a graphic organizer to sequence it C. Conducting a mini-lesson on how to write a topic sentence and a conclusion D. Suggesting that the ELL use a thesaurus to use varied vocabulary

Answer 1

C. Conducting a mini-lesson on how to write a topic sentence and a conclusion

In this scenario, where the teacher has identified that the ELL's writing is unorganized, conducting a mini-lesson on how to write a topic sentence and a conclusion is the most appropriate next step. This addresses the specific issue of organization in the student's writing and provides guidance on fundamental elements of structuring a narrative. It offers practical support for improving the student's writing skills and is directly related to the observed problem. Options A, B, and D do not directly address the issue of organization in the writing as effectively as option C does.