Best Practices for Spanish Writing Instruction in a Dual Language Classroom | Las mejores pràcticas para la enseñanza de la escritura en español en un aula de educacíon en dos idiomas

Emphasizes a balanced literacy approach and biliteracy framework focus on many different types of writing through the lens of the biliterate writer. Focuses on the stages of Spanish writing development, using the California CCSS en español and California Spanish Language Development Standards as guides to writing instruction and to help build sociocultural competence. Presents how to craft focused mini-lessons that teach explicit Spanish writing strategies and embedding linguistic support for emergent bilinguals in the writing process. Shows how to use culturally relevant teacher-created mentor text to model the writing process and the role that multicultural touchstone texts play in studying genre/text type, craft, and structures. Develops students’ awareness and ability to write for their readers and understanding real-life purposes for writing that highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity in dual language programs are also addressed. Focuses on developing metalanguage through interactive and explicit teaching of Spanish grammar and conventions in the writing process while honoring home language practices. Demonstrates how to differentiate instruction and support through small group and writing conferences while also assessing student writing through a biliteracy lens to guide instruction.