Scaffolded Writing: A Bridge, Not a Barrier
Structured Language Supports Emergent Bilingual Writers Every time students are asked to write, we assume they know how to begin. But for many learners, especially Emergent Bilinguals, that assumption becomes the very reason they don’t complete the assignment at all. When students shut down instead of putting forth the effort necessary to complete a writing task, their frustration becomes evident. While many teachers focus on their motivation and accountability, a crucial instructional question is often overlooked: Do students have the language tools they need to sta
