2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Instructional plans for teaching reading and writing to ELLs
Session Abstract
Panel members will demonstrate the use of oral reading and writing samples to develop specific literacy plans for ESL students and document their progress. Participants will learn to use information from these samples to design instruction for addressing needs in phonics, reading comprehension and writing fluency.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Secondary Educators
Adult/Workplace Educators
Program Administrators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Lead Presenter
Pamela Reed Shufro, Ed.D., MRA
Biographical Statement
Pamela Shufro is an MRA Board member who has been an English teacher, reading teacher, and ESL teacher at elementary and secondary levels. She has also provided professional development to teachers and school leaders through consulting and university teaching.
Co-Presenters
Yvonne Gunzburger, Waltham Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Yvonne Gunzburger is Literacy Specialist, including coach/interventionist for Waltham Public Schools, and former co-director of the SEI program for Somerville Public Schools.