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Peer Editing Is Effective For ELL Students

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English language learners often struggle during the writing process. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure these students receive specialized instruction to increase academic success. One strategy used in the classroom to improve student writing is peer editing. Not only is this used in a traditional setting but also in an ELL (English language learner) classroom. Some scholars question whether peer editing is effective for ELL students. When questioning a strategy’s effectiveness, it is beneficial to go straight to the source. One study asked ELL students how they felt about the process of peer editing. In the study, forty-one students participated in peer review; a process where students review other students drafts of essays
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