Integrated Assessments for ELL: Students-and Teachers-Benefit From Incorporating Writing and Drawing in Science

by: Joan Armon and Linda J. Morris

Despite the challenges posed by increased time, specialized vocabularies, and balance, integrating writing and drawing with science investigations are beneficial for teachers and students. This chapter explains why this integrated approach is beneficial, and illustrates how teachers can use it to meet the needs of students learning English and guide teaching. It concludes by noting some of the difficulties posed by integration and offers some recommendations.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/31/2011Stock # PB311X_14

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