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What Could You Do With It?

May 8, 2013Purpose:  to practice simple sentences with might or couldPreparation Time:  none    Materials: white board and markersPreparation: Decide on a series of objects that the students already...

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Read All About It!

May 8, 2013Purpose: reading comprehension and scanning practice for intermediate/advanced level learnersPreparation Time:  15-20 minutesMaterials:  pens, paper, newspaper articlesPreparation: Use an...

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Using a Ruler

May 9, 2013Purpose:  to give students practice using a ruler, numbers, and some vocabulary and questions related to measurement:                        ruler, length, height and widthquarter (1/4),...

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Cracker Box Words: Using Authentic Materials

May 9, 2013Purpose:   to use real-life or authentic materials to help students learn new words; to show students how many words they already can read; to use visual clues to support comprehension; to...

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Working With Graphs - Minnesota Demographics

May 9, 2013Purpose:   to give learners practice working with a graph, a tool commonly used to show trends, or ups and downs, over a period of time in a visual wayPrep time: 15 minutesMaterials:  copies...

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Talking About Independence Day

May 9, 2013Talking About Independence DayPurpose:  To give learners cultural and historical information about the July 4th holiday.  In addition, fireworks can be frightening for people who’ve fled war...

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New Comparisons

May 9, 2013Purpose: To practice the use of “as….as” comparisonsPreparation Time:  5 - 10 minutes   Materials:  nonePreparation:  Make a list of some commonly used “as…as” comparisons.  Think about how...

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Who Did What?

May 9, 2013Purpose:  to practice the past tense in yes/no questions and affirmative and negative statementsPreparation Time:  5 minutesMaterials:  paper and chalkboard or whiteboardPreparation:  Plan...

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Matchmaking

May 9, 2013Purpose:  to recognize the structure of a sentence by identifying the subject and predicate and matching themPreparation Time:  10-15 minutesMaterials:  cardboard squares and required number...

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Categories

May 9, 2013Purpose: listening comprehension of isolated words and vocabulary reviewPreparation Time:  5 minutes to list items in a categoryMaterials:  blackboard or whiteboard with chalk or...

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Using Model Texts

May 9, 2013Purpose: To help learners better understand features and language of a writing task they will be attemptingSome activities using model textsLabel the different parts of the model. For...

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Grocery Store Vocabulary

May 9, 2013Purpose: To recognize and practice container vocabulary associated with shopping for food (a can of tomatoes, a box of cereal, etc.)Preparation time:  NoneMaterials:  Enough circulars from...

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Guess the Category

May 9, 2013Purpose: To review vocabulary, to practice generalization and figuring out a topicPreparation time:  15 minutesMaterials:  Tutor-generated word lists for studentsPreparation:Generate lists...

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Rules of the Road

May 9, 2013Purpose: To talk about rules using “can’t” and “have to” and to discuss cultural issues in driving lawsPreparation Time:  NoneMaterials:  Board and markers; pencils and paperProcedure: 1....

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Multiple Choice Cards

May 9, 2013Purpose: To add some fun to multiple choice activitiesPreparation time:  5 minutesMaterials:  Index cards; markers; any reading or listening material with multiple choice...

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Adjective Order

May 14, 2013Purpose: To give intermediate level learners an opportunity to understand and practice correct adjective order in EnglishPreparation Time:  10-20 minutesMaterials:  large flash cards for...

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Getting to Know Your Dictionary

May 14, 2013Purpose:  To familiarize learners (low intermediate and above) with parts of a dictionary entry.  This activity would work especially well if a weekly spelling/vocabulary list is part of...

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Good News/Bad News

May 14, 2013Purpose: This writing activity gives learners a built-in audience and a way to share personal experiences through writing.  It can be a fluency activity, so you won’t focus on grammar,...

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Minnesota Map

May 14, 2013Purpose:  To help learners become familiar with the state of Minnesota and to work on map-reading skills.Prep time:  variableMaterials:  Each student or small group of students will need a...

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English Only, Please!

May 14, 2013Purpose: Encouraging learners to speak English at all times can be challenging.  Here are some ways to encourage the use of English during class.1. Ask students to raise their hands to show...

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