ESL Writing Activities for Primary Grades | WIDA ACCESS Test Prep

Looking for writing activities that build skills for WIDA ACCESS? This ESL writing resource for grades 1-3 English language learners is perfect for targeted instruction and practice. It's great for small group work, or a writing center, and engages all levels of primary ESL students.

Tasks Included:

Writing Words & Sentences - 6 activities

Stories in Sequence - 4 activities

Predict an Event - 4 activities

Compare and Contrast - 6 activities

Explain - 6 activities

2 versions included - single lined and double lined, perfect for meeting the needs of multi-aged students

An "editable" slide is included for customizing! Simply insert your own image and print.

Not an ESL teacher? These resources support and build writing skills for ALL primary learners! Take a closer peek at the preview above.

Note - Lesson plans are not included, however lesson plan topics are.

Click here for Writing with English Learners in the Upper Grades

Additional Resources to Support ELLs:

Graphic Organizers for Fiction & Nonfiction

Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words

Vocabulary Booklet for Any Topic

Parts of Speech Word Wall

Idiom of the Week Display and Activities

Build a Sentence - A Speaking and Writing Activity

Reading Word Wall Cards with Visuals

Discussion Cards (a variety of topics available)

Restate the Question or Prompt

Resources to Support Newcomers:

Vocabulary Workbook Bundle

Vocabulary Cards and Sorts Bundle

Monthly Themed Vocabulary Year Long Bundle

Word Wall Headers Bundle (variety of colors available)

Vocabulary Mini-Office

Retelling Practice

Terms of Use: Purchasing this resource provides the purchaser with one user license and the permission to use in a single classroom. Posting any portion of this resource online, such as a classroom website or a shared school server, is not allowed.

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