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TESOL English Language Bulletin- 15 interesting research projects for ESL students 28 November 2022
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Tag Archives: creative writing
Writing About Food: 5 Activities for the Language Classroom
Betsy Gilliland
November begins an intensive season of holidays around the world, from Día de los Muertos on November 1-2 to Chinese New Year in February. Many of these festivities include traditional foods that vary by culture and region. Food is a … Continue reading
5 Engaging Games for Writing Development
Betsy Gilliland
As teachers, we know that when students are engaged in a lesson, they are more willing to persist in learning difficult concepts and complex processes. One way to keep students engaged is through building games into the lesson, giving them … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom games, creative writing, ESL games, L2 writing, language games, second language writing, writing practice
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4 Low-Prep Creative Writing Ideas
Hetal Ascher
In need of a quick, low-prep lesson? Here are some creative writing activities that my students and I have enjoyed over the last year. These ideas work whether you are teaching in person, online, or hybrid, and they all allow … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom writing activity, creative writing, elementary writing, ESL writing, teaching writing, writing activities
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Creating Interactive Stories With Twine
Jeff Kuhn
Welcome to another edition of the TESOL Games and Learning Blog! This month I wanted to dive into Twine, a browser-based tool for creating interactive stories. Twine first appeared on the October 2020 Interactive Fiction for Reading, Writing, and Grammar … Continue reading
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Tagged as creative writing, digital games, games, games and learning, online games
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New Year Writing Resolutions
Betsy Gilliland
Happy New Year! As we hang up new calendars and prepare for another academic term, it’s also a good time to think ahead for ourselves and our students. New Year’s resolutions are a January tradition for many people. We make … Continue reading
Music and Writing
Betsy Gilliland
Music can evoke powerful emotions and memories in human beings. We love a particular piece, or we hate it strongly, or it brings us back to a place and time. Music can also put us into a mindset for writing … Continue reading
Activities for Teaching Writing to Young Learners
Betsy Gilliland
When we learn a new language, writing is often the last skill we focus on. Listening and speaking take priority, and reading can be integrated into textbook exercises as we learn grammar, for example. Writing may be neglected because of … Continue reading
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
Betsy Gilliland
Happy New Year! As we hang up new calendars and prepare for another academic term, it’s also a good time to think ahead for ourselves and our students. New Year’s resolutions are a January tradition for many people. We make … Continue reading
Music and Writing
Betsy Gilliland
Music can evoke powerful emotions and memories in human beings. We love a particular piece, or we hate it strongly, or it brings us back to a place and time. Music can also put us into a mindset for writing … Continue reading
Activities for Teaching Writing to Young Learners
Betsy Gilliland
When we learn a new language, writing is often the last skill we focus on. Listening and speaking take priority, and reading can be integrated into textbook exercises as we learn grammar, for example. Writing may be neglected because of … Continue reading
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