Bethany has taught special education in grades PK-5 and has a master's degree in special education.
ESL students benefit from writing instruction that is practical in nature, allowing them to practice useful, relevant vocabulary. One important form of writing is explanatory writing, which is useful in school, recreation, and employment contexts. Working on explanatory writing with your ESL students gives them the opportunity to work with motivating vocabulary sets while sharpening their overall writing skills. Try these explanation writing activities, which can be adapted for ESL students of various ages.
Objective: Break down a preferred task into steps and write instructions.
Materials: Paper and pencil, items to perform tasks (optional)
Objective: Explain why you enjoy your favorite hobby.
Materials: Paper and pencil
Objective: Write an explanation for an absence.
Materials: Paper and pencil, scenarios, sample excuse note
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