Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms

Writing has always been and will continue to be one of the essential skills for college readiness and success. Since its inception, the ACT® program has included a multiple- choice format English Test to measure students’ understanding of the skills necessary for effective writing. Beginning in February 2005, students taking the ACT also had the option of adding a 30-minute direct writing test to their examination. In this publication, you will obtain an overview of the ACT Writing Test, be introduced to how student essays are scored, learn how you can use results from the Writing Test to help your students improve their writing, and discover ways to integrate preparation for the Writing Test into...
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Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms