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Mention that you are going to read a play by Shakespeare or one of Charles Dickens’ classics and many students groan. These are some of the greatest literary works of all time, but students are put off by archaic language and plot lines they think are not relevant to their own lives. Teachers must work to get past the archaic language and help students realize how exciting and relevant these classi ...

Slideshows have been around for a while, but in most classrooms they are only used as a way for presenting small amounts of information. Teachers may use a slideshow to give an overview of a topic and students may use slideshows to accompany research projects. However, slideshows have a lot of potential to make classroom instruction more interactive and engaging. Slideshow Templates It takes time to ja ...

A good student has certain qualities that make him a success in the studies. From being punctual and eating a healthy diet to doing exercise and making friends, a good student has everything that give him an advantage over other students. If you want to be a successful student, here are some of the habits you need to emulate: 1.     He Adds Discipline To His Life A good student ...

Looking for Christmas games to play with you class? Look no further! These games work well with beginning learners with virtually no English ability to more advanced students. IF you have a mixed group, try to put different levels in each group so they can work together to win. Living Christmas Tree Game Make a living Christmas tree in teams of 3-5 people. Each team chooses a member to turn into a Chri ...

Every year, millions of teens begin the college application process. They meticulously fill out applications, craft thoughtful essays, try one last time to improve their ACT/SAT scores, and hope they get into the school (or schools) of their choice. This is a stressful process for the average student, but it can become even more stressful for students for whom English is their second language, especially ...

Teachers often spend a lot of time in front of the classroom talking to students, but students need a chance to talk too. Bring some fun discussion activities into the classroom to give students a chance to share their thoughts and interact with you and one another. Role Play Scenarios Bring in real-world application by having students role play common scenarios. You can start with a script to get stud ...

A recent study from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine found that English language learners lack access to STEM instruction. This defiicit oftem stems from underfunded schools and underprepared educators placed within those schools. For many English language learners, the skills they are missing out on are the key skills they will need when it comes to getting a job in the futur ...