Story Retelling
Ask a few students to step out of the classroom.
Tell the students in the classroom a simple, step by step story. Like the 3 wishes joke maybe.
Ask the students to come back in the class.
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5Ws
This is a very easy technique for making a lesson.
Take any news story or any story. Assign and have students dissect the story and fill in the 5Ws .
Use this easy template – 5ws Graphic Organizer Bingo!
Have … Read More ....
Important Dates Of A Month
This is a real easy idea and especially good for the start of a school year or the beginning of any month or the year.
Provide students with this template and have them research all the important dates for the … Read More ....
Bucket List
Students will understand the concept of the “bucket list” but you might even show them a little clip from the famous movie so they understand this.
Then get them to write out their own bucket list and share with classmates … Read More ....
Around The World
This is very much like the famous quiz game, Golden Bell. Play until one student standing who can then challenge the teacher.
Students stand in a line. The first two in the line face off. The teacher shows a … Read More ....
A 4 Word Story
Level: Elementary +
Aim: to revise vocabulary or grammar; to practice word order; to practice fluency
Time: 15 minutes or more
Language skills: speaking, writing, reading, listening
Types of learners: auditory, visual
Material: an A5 blank piece … Read More ....
My Favorite Subject
MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT
Level: Intermediate+
Aim: to practice fluency; to practice word order; to revise vocabulary
Time: 20 minutes or more
Language skills: speaking (in variation – writing, reading)
Types of learners: auditory, kinesthetic, visual
Materials for the … Read More ....
Inside Outside Circles
I’ve seen classrooms literally transformed when teachers start using this technique in their classrooms! It’s great for conversation based activities or taking up homework or exercises.
Description
Inside Outside Circle is a kinesthetic activity that involves all students in the … Read More ....
English Is Everywhere
A very simple idea and great for the start of a class year or course.
Give students strips of paper, scotch tape and markers.
Get the students to go around the classroom and label everything, everywhere! Stapler, ceiling, door, calendar, … Read More ....
Write An Obituary
A very simple but effective writing, research and presentation lesson.
Get students researching a famous person and writing their obituary! Then have them present the information in class.
This template will make the project simple. Perhaps first discuss with students … Read More ....
