Creative Writing Activities for Multilingual Learners ( MLLs) in the Elementary Classroom
PreK-12 Teachers
All Content Areas
Multilingual learners (MLLs) face challenges in writing. This workshop offers elementary teachers effective strategies to engage MLLs in writing activities that promote language development and creativity.
- explore writing challenges faced by MLLs in elementary classrooms and discuss the underlying causes. This exploration will guide the development of targeted strategies to address these issues.
- practice creative writing activities through hands-on activities and collaborative exercises, participants will learn a range of creative writing techniques adaptable to different language proficiency levels. These activities will include prompts, group projects, and visual aids to stimulate writing.
- develop a “writing toolkit” of writing activities and resources specifically designed for MLLs. This toolkit will serve as a valuable resource for educators, providing a variety of engaging and effective writing exercises to use throughout the school year.