2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
The Writing Way: Mindful Writing for ELLs
Abstract
Teachers of ELLs must increase student proficiency in written academic English. However, personal issues often impact ELLs' learning. Research shows that mindful expressive writing can help students heal and grow. This session engages participants in mindful writing that can help ELLs develop resilience, increase writing proficiency, and engage with content.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
Middle Schools (6-8)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Presenter/Organizer
Marjorie Kirstein, Ed.D., Cambridge Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Marjorie Kirstein, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, is the JK-12 ELL instructional coach for the Cambridge Public Schools and taught ESL for over twenty years.
Presenters
Robin Leoni, Duxbury Middle School
Biographical Statement
Robin Leoni, M. Ed., is a middle school English teacher in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Ms. Leoni teaches writing to non- leveled sixth and seventh grade students.