Using an example from a second-grade bilingual class has been studying geographic formations, this resource explores key elements for assisting multilingual learners to become confident writers.

The resource explores the following key tenants for building confident writing skills:

• Reading and writing are integrated• Students are able to read content material in both of their languages
• There is challenging and engaging content-based material for independent and whole class reading
• Oral practice based on class readings precedes writing
• The teacher guides students in writing so that they have a model on which to base their subsequent independent essays