Activity C

Reading, writing, spelling and the ESL learner

These three pages provide a quick look at problems ESL learners may have in the areas of reading, writing and spelling that relate to the fact that they are second language learners.

Discussion, use of handout

Materials and equipment

Handout 12.23: Reading, Writing, Spelling and the ESL Learner (3 pages)

Preparation

Copy handout.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

  1. Hand out Reading and the ESL Learner. Go over some of the points in the handout. If any tutors are already working with an ESL learner, ask them to point out any items that apply to their learner.
  2. Hand out Writing and the ESL Learner. Go over some of the points in the handout. If any tutors are already working with an ESL learner, ask them to point out any items that apply to their learner.
  3. Hand out Spelling and the ESL Learner. Go over some of the points in the handout. If any tutors are already working with an ESL learner, ask them to point out any items that apply to their learner.

Variation

If you are not planning to have an ESL workshop, you can use these pages to supplement the units on Reading, Writing and Spelling.



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