Bookmark Collection

ESL Writing Collection

This collection contains web sites that provide tutorials, simulations and other resources for the ESL student. These sites can be integrated easily into existing courses, including online courses.

Date Added to MERLOT:: July 9, 2013
Created by:: Naima Mustapha
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Collection Content

WritingDEN (Tutorial)

Tutorials: The Writing Den provides tutorials on the word, sentence and paragraph level. It contains help for the... More
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant (Tutorial)

Tutorial and reference. A straightforward reference tool for writers that goes from choosing a topic to documenting... More
Citation Machine (Reference Material)

Tool: Students can use the Citation Machine to learn how to properly cite books, journals, magazines and web resources.... More
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (Simulation)

Handouts and Powerpoints: The Purdue Writing Lab has many practical handouts, quizzes and interactive exercises for use... More
The Phrasal Verb Dispenser (Animation)

Animation: An interesting interactive activity that will require Shockwave (free download) On a tricky topic, students... More
Dekita.org: P2P in EFL/ESL (Reference Material)

Teacher Resources: Online interaction between ESL/EFL faculty worldwide. Very cutting edge. You will find many ideas for... More
How to Find an Article Tutorial (Tutorial)

Tutorial: How to find and use databases, evaluate and cite articles.
The Writer's Complex (Simulation)

Resource site: Users will find help with style and the complexities of the writing process. An introduction and exercise... More
The Hero's Journey (Simulation)

Student project: An environment to explore the classic mythical story structure and to create your own stories.
La Mansión del Inglés (Tutorial)

Reading and writing help in English for native speakers of Spanish.
English-Zone.Com (Collection)

Check out the writing section on this site for ideas to incorporate in teaching online.
NoodleTools (Reference Material)

Critical thinking
Create Your Own Comics Online (Online Course)

Create comics and learn to organize your writing.
The Copabacana Restaurant Foodquest (Simulation)

This web quest activity will engage students in all skills, including vocabulary development and writing.