Second Language Writing in Elementary Classrooms focuses on L2 writing in elementary classrooms. It features chapters that highlight research in elementary classrooms focused on the writing development of multilingual children, and research in teacher education to prepare elementary teachers to teach L2 writing and address L2 writers' needs. Part I presents instructional issues for L2 writers at the elementary level. Part II focuses on content-area writing. Part III focuses on L2 writing teacher education at the elementary level.

1. Second Language Writing in Elementary Classrooms: An Overview Of IssuesPART I: INSTRUCTIONAL ISSUES2. E-Journaling in Response to Digital Texts; Sally Brown3. The Benefits of Co-Teaching in the ESL Elementary Classroom; Carrie Neely4. Instructional Interactions Around Writing: A Study of Elementary Bilingual Students Writing in a Second Language; Joanna W. WongPART II: CONTENT-AREA WRITING5. Teaching Writing through Genres and Language; Tracy Hodgson-Drysdale6. Bilingual Fourth Graders Develop a Central Character for Their Narratives; Maria Estela Brisk, Deborah Nelson and Cheryl O'Connor7. Disciplinary Language Development in Writing: Science Reports and Common Core State Standards; Dong-shin Shin8. Supporting L2 Elementary Science Writing with SFL in an Age of School Reform; Kathryn Accurso, Meg Gebhard, Cecily SeldenPART III: TEACHER EDUCATION9. Bridging the In and Out-of-School Writing Practices of ELLs Through Postmethod Pedagogy: OneElementary Teacher's Journey; Sarah Henderson Lee10. Pre-service Teacher Preparation for L2 Writing: Perspectives of In-Service Elementary ESL Teachers; Ditlev Larsen