Writing Instruction for English Learners: A Focus on Genre Book

Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Writing Instruction for English Learners
Process vs. Product
Writing Process
The Role of Talk
Developing Written English
Stages of Written Output for English Learners
Written Syntax and Discourse
Understanding Genre
Conclusion
2. Narrative Writing
Understanding Narrative Writing
Narrative Essays
Narrative Genres
Fairy Tales
Tall Tales
Myths
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Narrative Writing
Narrative Picture Books (2-3)
Narrative Picture Books (4-8)
Short Stories
Fairy Tales
The Three Little Pigs
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Little Red Riding Hood
Cinderella
Tall Tales
Myths
3. Expository Writing
Understanding Expository Writing
Expository Essays
Expository Genres
Biographies
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Expository Writing
4. Persuasive Writing
Understanding Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Essays
Persuasive Genres
Literary Essays
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Persuasive Writing
5. Poetry
Understanding Poetry
Poetic Forms
Haiku
Cinquain
Diamante (Diamonte)
Acrostic Poem
Limericks
Free Verse Poem
Making it Public
Conclusion
Resources for Teaching Poetry
Concluding Thoughts
Appendices
References
Index