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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Assessing and Placing the Preliterate ESL Learner 6 February 2023
- Through My Lens: ESL classes should include lessons in sarcasm 6 February 2023
- Dudley Reynolds Receives 2023 James E. Alatis Award for Service to TESOL 6 February 2023
- 5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom 6 February 2023
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Tag Archives: classroom writing activity
Creative Writing in a Second Language
Betsy Gilliland
Many of us spend our time teaching writing for academic purposes, preparing students for high-stakes exams or for admission to a higher level of academic study. We focus on elements of writing that will show students know how to organize … Continue reading
Distinguishing Facts From Opinions: 3 Activities
Elena Shvidko
Being able to distinguish facts from opinions is an important skill not only for critical reading, but also for developing a strong argument. In the past few weeks, I have been teaching an argumentative essay in my writing class, and … Continue reading
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Google Docs for Collaborative Writing Activities
Elena Shvidko
Last week, I was preparing a lesson plan for my composition class on how to write a research report. I found a nice description on how to organize and write a research report in one of the textbooks on technical … Continue reading
Analyzing Rhetorical Situations: Maps, Travel Guides, Bus Schedules…
Elena Shvidko
Today I’d like to share a simple activity that can help students better understand the concept of genre as well as the other components of rhetorical situation (e.g., purpose, audience, tone, and medium). This activity requires minimum preparation, and the … Continue reading
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20 Teaching Ideas About Email Writing
Elena Shvidko
As previously discussed in one of my blogs, many ELL students find it challenging to compose an appropriate (i.e., well organized and developed, coherent, polite) email. Below are some simple activities that you can implement in your writing classes to … Continue reading
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Old School Social Media With Inkshedding: A Lesson Plan
Sherry Blok
Imagine a world without cell phones. That was my reality when I began teaching ESL more than two decades ago. In those days, students interacted with each other much more than they do today. Today, in any dull moment, they revert … Continue reading
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New Year Resolutions: More Classroom Activities
Elena Shvidko
New Year is a perfect time to set new goals and make personal promises. Perhaps at least once in our life, each of us makes New Year resolutions. And I believe it’s not just a cultural concept—most people consider New … Continue reading
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Halloween Writing: A Scary Jumble Story
Elena Shvidko
Many teachers are familiar with a jumble story writing activity. There can be several variations to it depending on what the lesson is focused on. In the past, I used this activity to practice certain grammar principles, the use of … Continue reading
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