Contents
Introduction: In the Real World
Second Language Acquisition Takes Time
Second Language Writers’ Texts are Different from Those Written by Native English Speakers
Even Diligent Teacher Correction and Student Editing Does Not Lead to Perfect, Error-Free Texts
1. Give Students Time to do Their Best Work
2. Help Students Understand the Importance of Taking Time to Think, Write, and Revise
3. Teach Self- Editing Strategies
4. Hold Students Accountable for Self- Editing, and Give Them Focused Opportunities to Reflect on Their Progress
5. Provide Expert Feedback That Focuses on Each Student’s Area of Greatest Need and That Moves Students Toward Increasing Autonomy in Self-Editing
6. Bridge Student Knowledge Gaps Through Mini- Lessons and Guided Self- Study
Principles for Language Development in L2 Writing Classes
Providing or Facilitating Language Instruction: Two Models
Summary: in the Classroom
Concluding Thoughts
Appendix A: Sample Materials for Diagnostic Error Analysis Activities
Appendix B: Sample Student Paper with Error Feedback
Appendix C: Sample Mini- Lesson Collocations
References