The Write Track for English Learners offers comprehensive ESL writing instruction to help students develop their written communication skills and gain confidence with classroom writing assignments and state testing requirements.
Interactive eBooks are available.
Student Books
- Focused ESL writing activities are designed for English language proficiency levels 2–5.
- Units progressively build writing skills: English language conventions, elements of writing, common types of writing, and writing a research paper.
- Three-part lessons with peer review use a gradual release model to provide English learners with the scaffolded support necessary for success.
- Instruction is provided for multiple writing genres.
- Lessons highlight connections to language expectations (narrate, inform, explain, argue) and align with Common Core standards.
Annotated Teacher’s Editions
Resources include scope and sequence; pacing guidelines; step-by-step directions; tiered vocabulary; enrichment and differentiation activities for English language learners; support for social-emotional development and cultural awareness; and rubrics with scored examples (independent practice). See Interior Samples for all features.
Student Book: 264–288 pages
Annotated Teacher’s Edition: 156–168 pages
Hear what teachers have to say:
” The activities were appropriately challenging for my students while still being accessible. ”
– Cara Baldwin, Grades 6-8 English Language Development, PA
” The guided practice was very beneficial for my students. Highly structured activities transitioned them from what they learned in the concept introduction to independently applying the skills at the end of each lesson. ”
– Cara Baldwin, Grades 6-8 English Language Development, PA
” An excellent tool for building students’ writing! ”
– ELD Teacher, Grades 9-12, CO
” The vocabulary list in the teacher’s edition was presented in tiers, which was extremely helpful. The language differentiation and enrichment activities also provided valuable teaching support. ”
– Benita Afonso, ENL Teacher/Point Person Grades 1-2, NY
” The suggested timeframe helped me to break each lesson into smaller lessons that would fit with my allotted instructional time. ”
– Cara Baldwin, Grades 6-8 English Language Development, PA
