Similarities+and+Differences

Similarities and Differences of Writing Observation~ Team A
 * Fay || * free write
 * bilingual
 * mid-level proficiency
 * writing based on family
 * writing based on personal experience
 * details included (character/setting)
 * weak sentence structure
 * repetitive words (“and”)
 * peer discussion not allowed ||
 * Mandy || * bilingual
 * groups
 * free write
 * topic related to her
 * above grade level
 * draw pictures
 * reminders given/prompts given
 * complete sentences
 * peer collaboration
 * access to visual aids (word walls, posters, etc…) ||
 * Velika || * bilingual
 * topic was given
 * writing about friendship
 * copying other students
 * peer collaboration
 * sharing stories
 * topic misunderstood
 * use of visual ads (dictionary, computer, word wall, etc…) ||
 * Lisa || * bilingual
 * word wall access
 * above grade level
 * writing prompt given
 * drawing encouraged
 * peer support
 * related to personal experience
 * detailed sentences
 * sentences provided support
 * difference resources used to help learning such as technology ||
 * Kim || * bilingual
 * pull out support
 * free write
 * tried to obtain peer support even when asked to write independently
 * spelling errors
 * experience that just happened
 * short and choppy sentences
 * sentence started with similar words/repetition
 * picture support ||

Similarities~
 * Bilingual
 * Peer support
 * Topic of writing relates to personal experience
 * Sentence structure and grammatical mistakes
 * Picture support
 * Visual aids encouraged/accessible
 * Repetitive language