Monday, August 31, 2009

Journal #11

WRITING SITUATION

Across the United States, there has been an influx of immigrants from various countries.  Many of these students are placed in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to assist in their acquisition of the English language.  Although these students are slowly immersed in the language, the state testing remains solely in English.  Should state testing be provided in alternate languages for ESL students?


WRITING TASK


Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper supporting or opposing the change in testing. Support your position with reasons, examples, facts, and/or other evidence. Convince your readers to take your position seriously.

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