WIDA Writing Models for ELs: Reload Your Response

After making my Student Friendly WIDA Expectations resource, I got to work creating models at each level for expressive language. Reload Your Response was designed to serve as a model for ELs and teachers of ELs (Gen Ed, Special Ed, etc.) to understand what to strive for at each level of language acquisition based on the WIDA interpretive guidelines. I blow these up and use them as posters to hang in my room as a resource to reference. I also give each student I copy of my FREE Goal Setting Sheet that accompanies this product to keep track of where they are as writers and where they are striving to be. I keep this in their individual data folders.

I believe that it is crucial to give our ELs concrete models of what each "level" looks like in a student friendly format. This resource is perfect for upper elementary-adult ELs to understand where they currently are at with their expressive language and where they are striving to be.

This resource was created using the well-known tale, "Cinderella," as this story is represented in a unique way in nearly every culture. I suggest introducing the resource to your students by exploring a few of the hundreds of Cinderella stories from around the world. Then, break down the leveled responses that are expected based on language levels represented in your class. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to leave honest feedback :)

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