GOAL: Getting beyond, "I worked with an ESL writer yesterday."
Activity: Five Marias*
*This activity was developed for a specific context--the College of Lake County--where a substantial portion of our international and immigrant students come from Spanish-speaking countries.
Five Marias TESOL 2018 PCI.pdf
Five Marias - Strengths _ Needs Grid -TESOL 2018.pdf
Reflective Questions
What are some ways you might work differently with Maria Isabel versus Maria Dolores (the two in Composition 1)?
What are some ways you might work differently with Maria Rosa versus Maria Lourdes (the two in developmental courses)?
What challenges might you face working with Maria Ramona? What strengths might she bring to the session?
In your opinion, which of the Marias most needs the help of the Writing Center? Why?