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At the beginning of a unit about jobs and job skills, hand out pictures of people cut from magazines with short descriptions: for example, “Max is 28 and has a degree in business but no e ...
When introducing a new topic to class, distribute index cards to every student. On each of the cards a statement on the topic should be written: some true, some false. Students then must decide wh ...
A set of flashcards to introduce Summer vocabulary.
Recommended for elementary students. Vocabulary included: beach ball, sunbathing, swimming trunks, camping, cooler, beach chair, lifeguard, wa ...
When introducing a new topic, tell students you will conduct the class session like a “town hall meeting,” with different speakers on the topic. The teacher should turn over the speak ...
This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 3', with a sub-title 'Billy and Maria learn about Winter Storms', was originally provided by National W ...
This worksheet, called 'Weather Worksheet: Billy and Maria Learn About Winter Weather - Part 1', was kindly provided by National Weather Service, in cooperation with National Oceanic and Atmospher ...
Before beginning a reading, write its title on the board and play a modified game of “scrabble” with it: finding as many words within the title as possible. Even a simple title like &l ...
This worksheet, called 'Family Worksheet: Bride and Groom’s Wedding Activity Book' is a fun way to introduce the topic in class. The activities suggested by the book include coloring the pag ...
On a given topic, such as different kinds of families, students should first read or listen to a lecture on the material. They should then share and compare their ideas on the topic with a partner ...
This simple worksheet can be used for revising emotions. Students can work individually and after that they can compare the ideas about the pictures. Also it is a good way of having all active voc ...
This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Tsunami Curriculum: Grades 7 - 12', was kindly provided by Washington Military Department/Emergency Management Division, with some portions of i ...
This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Tsunami Curriculum: Grades K - 6', was originally offered by Washington Military Department/Emergency Management Division, with some portions of ...
As a way to introduce the passive voice, as well as some colorful vocabulary, have students write about their class in tabloid titles. The teacher may start by passing around a few actual tabloids ...
This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Ready... Set... Prepare!', was originally offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community and Family Preparedness Program a ...
To get the class’s opinion on a topic, select students to travel the room and poll others on their opinions and then report the results back. For example, on the topic of same-sex marriage, ...
Before giving students an academic reading on a topic like the AIDS virus, create a semantic web on the board. This involves writing the word “AIDS” in the center of a circle and then ...
It's a great game activity. It may be used as an ice-breaker or a "getting to know each other" speaking activity. The level in fact depends on you, because you may change the questions. It doesn't ...
When introducing a unit that has a lot of closely related vocabulary, the instructor can conduct a semantic features analysis. This involves listing the terms analyzed down the left margin of the ...
This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Pets in Disaster', was originally provided by Australian Red Cross organization. The page can be printed out and given to each student as encour ...
On the first day of class, have students complete a short questionnaire that assesses their learning styles. For example, ask questions such as “Do you prefer to hear directions or see direc ...
Start the class by telling the class that the roles are going to be switched: the teacher will be a student, and students will rotate the teacher role and teach the class something they know how t ...
A favourite of mine is criss-cross. This only works if the students are in rows though. One column stands up and you ask questions. The first student to raise their hand can answer the question. I ...
As a way to introduce a new topic, such as the process of second language acquisition, have students complete a short questionnaire on the topic, asking questions such as “How long does it t ...
Begin the second or third class session by having students discuss their favorite class. Have them get into groups, with a note taker recording material on what students’ favorite classes we ...
This worksheet, called 'Natural Disaster Worksheet: Watch Out... Lightning Ahead!', was originally presented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross organizations, with g ...
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