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...
View ArticleRead 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...
View ArticleUsing 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),...
View ArticleCracker 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...
View ArticleWorking 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...
View ArticleTalking 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleWho 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...
View ArticleMatchmaking
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...
View ArticleCategories
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...
View ArticleUsing 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...
View ArticleGrocery 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...
View ArticleGuess 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...
View ArticleRules 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....
View ArticleMultiple 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...
View ArticleAdjective 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...
View ArticleGetting 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...
View ArticleGood 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,...
View ArticleMinnesota 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...
View ArticleEnglish 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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