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    The document discusses scaffolding writing for English language learners at different proficiency levels based on WIDA Can-Do descriptors. It provides examples of graphic organizers, word banks, sentence starters, and other scaffolds teachers can use to support ELLs in developing writing skills appropriate to their proficiency level in areas such as opinion writing, summaries, and informational texts. The scaffolds are meant to bridge the gap between students' language skills and grade-level content.

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    The document discusses scaffolding writing for English language learners at different proficiency levels based on WIDA Can-Do descriptors. It provides examples of graphic organizers, word banks, sentence starters, and other scaffolds teachers can use to support ELLs in developing writing skills appropriate to their proficiency level in areas such as opinion writing, summaries, and informational texts. The scaffolds are meant to bridge the gap between students' language skills and grade-level content.

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    The document discusses scaffolding writing for English language learners at different proficiency levels based on WIDA Can-Do descriptors. It provides examples of graphic organizers, word banks, sentence starters, and other scaffolds teachers can use to support ELLs in developing writing skills appropriate to their proficiency level in areas such as opinion writing, summaries, and informational texts. The scaffolds are meant to bridge the gap between students' language skills and grade-level content.

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    What Can YOU Do with the Can-Do Descriptors?

    What Are the Can-Do Descriptors?


    The Can Do descriptors give us insight into what our
    ELLs can do in the four language domains (listening,
    speaking, reading, and writing) according to their
    English proficiency level.

    Why Are They Important?


    Provide equitable educational opportunities for
    your students.
    Allow you to meet your students at their current
    level of language proficiency.
    Bridges the gap between the language and the
    content.
    Grades 3-5 Level 1 Writing
    WIDA CAN-DO DESCRIPTOR

    How can we scaffold their writing?


    Allow students to respond orally to questions using one word or short phrases.
    As students are responding, write down their answer. Then, students can copy
    their answer from your written model.
    Provide students with a word bank of possible answers for the question. Make
    sure you model how to use a word bank and introduce the words that are
    present. To increase comprehension of the words, you can include visuals!
    Create a personal visual dictionary for students to reference during writing
    activities. It is important to introduce the words on the folder and how to
    effectively use it.
    Allow students to respond using drawings. For those who are capable, push
    them to include labels to match their illustrations.
    Grades 3-5 Level 1 Writing Scaffold
    Level 1 Word Bank Example
    What do the characters have in
    common?

    Brave
    Kind
    Creative
    Like to read
    Have blonde hair

    The characters are both


    ______________________
    Grades 3-5 Level 2 Writing
    WIDA CAN-DO DESCRIPTOR

    How can we scaffold their writing?


    Provide students with word banks and word walls to help them build
    sentences and writing. Make sure to model how to use the word wall or
    word bank.
    Incorporate sentence starters to enhance their ability to create a
    complete, simple sentence.
    Utilize graphic organizers for pre-writing and organization of ideas and
    thoughts. Model how to use the graphic organizers.
    Allow students to list out their ideas using one word or simple phrases.
    Create a personal visual dictionary for students to reference during
    writing activities. It is important to introduce the words on the folder and
    how to effectively use it.
    Grades 3-5 Level 2 Writing Scaffold
    Level 2 Personal Visual Dictionary Example

    Write an informational text about 1 animal. List 10 animals below.


    Circle your favorite.
    1. __________________________
    2. __________________________
    3. __________________________
    4. __________________________
    5. __________________________
    6. __________________________
    7. __________________________
    8. __________________________
    9. __________________________
    10. __________________________
    Grades 3-5 Level 3 Writing
    WIDA CAN-DO DESCRIPTOR

    How can we scaffold their writing?


    Provide a Beginning, Middle, and End (BME) graphic organizer with
    sentence starters to foster independence when writing a short story.
    Create content area vocabulary resources for students to reference
    throughout various activities. This could be on a wall in your classroom or
    in a folder for students to reference.
    Supply students with a word bank of commonly used transition words.
    Model how to incorporate transition words into their writing to support
    cohesion.
    Utilize compare and contrast graphic organizers and incorporate
    different comparing and contrasting key words.
    Present students with an opinion graphic organizer that includes sentence
    starters for each part of the paragraph.
    Grades 3-5 Level 3 Writing Scaffold
    Level 3 Opinion Writing Example
    Should kids have cell phones?

    I think kids should have cell phones.

    I think kids should not have cell phones.


    I think kids ____________ have cell phones.


    My first reason is ____________________
    __________________________________.
    Next, I think kids ______________ have cell
    phones because _____________________
    __________________________________.
    The last reason why kids ______________
    have cell phones is ___________________
    __________________________________.
    Grades 3-5 Level 4 Writing
    WIDA CAN-DO DESCRIPTOR

    How can we scaffold their writing?


    Provide students with a summary graphic organizer. This tool should include
    the essential parts of a summary. Model for students how to use this graphic
    organizer with a familiar text.
    Utilize paragraph frames for different genres of writing. Also, you can pair
    this with a model text to show what the end product should look like.
    Incorporate a semantic map (word web) to help students describe specific
    topics, ideas, or concepts. This will also help them expand their thinking,
    resulting in more detailed written responses.
    Present students with an opinion graphic organizer that includes sentence
    starters for each part of the paragraph.
    Grades 3-5 Level 4 Writing Scaffold
    Level 4 Summary Writing Example (Fiction Texts)
    Characters Transition Words

    In the beginning
    Setting
    Afterwards
    Furthermore
    Events In conclusion
    Finally
    Later on
    Problem Meanwhile
    In the end
    Solution

    Write a summary for the story "Experts Incorporated." Use the


    table above to plan out your writing.

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