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2016 Conference

du 5 au 6 May 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

 

The Writing Way: Mindful Writing for ELLs

vendredi 6 mai 2016 à 14:30–15:15 EDT
2 Grand Centre
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)

Topic Strand

Reading, Writing, Literacy

Primary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Secondary Audience

Middle Schools (6-8)

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.

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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.

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