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Applying Best Practices in Developing Writing Prompts: Research-based Strategies for K-16 Classrooms

Dayna Britton posted a discussion in 2025 Conference
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This presentation outlines best practices for creating effective writing prompts for ESL students, emphasizing clarity, relevance, scaffolding, and skill alignment. Presenters will highlight collaborative opportunities with a local testing organization, enabling prompt pretesting and providing students with valuable feedback from language assessment professionals to enhance learning and instructional quality.

 November 10, 2025