Global Education Center, Chukyo University, Japan
Mastering paragraph unity stands as a pivotal skill when learning writing among English language learners (ELLs). This workshop addresses the critical role of paragraph unity and enhancing ELL students’ writing proficiency. Understanding how to edit for unity empowers writers to craft paragraphs that are concise and centered on a singular idea, which is particularly beneficial for students struggling with writing complex essays in English. The workshop aims to equip educators with practical techniques to guide ELL students in this essential aspect of self-editing. Participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to dissect paragraphs, identify topic sentences and controlling ideas, and refine both for clarity and focus. By experiencing this process firsthand, teachers will gain insights into effective instructional strategies that accommodate the unique needs of ELL students. Moreover, the workshop emphasizes adaptability, encouraging educators to tailor these activities to suit the diverse linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels of their students. Through the sharing of best practices, attendees will leave equipped not only to implement these strategies themselves but also to support their colleagues in fostering paragraph unity among ELL learners. Ultimately, this workshop will serve as a practical resource for educators seeking to enhance their instructional repertoire in writing education in English. By mastering paragraph unity, ELL students can develop the proficiency to articulate their ideas clearly and cohesively in English, thereby strengthening their overall language acquisition and academic success.
Keywords: Writing, Paragraphs, Paragraph Unity, Self-editing
The above abstract is a part of the article which was accepted at The 10th International Conference on Languages, Linguistics, Translation and Literature (WWW.TLLL.IR), 1-2 February 2025, Ahwaz.
