Showing posts with label #Englishtips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Englishtips. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Ready for November ESL? 


Let’s hit the ground running! The idiom “hit the ground running” means to start something and immediately work very hard and effectively.

 

It’s the perfect phrase to describe what every ESL teacher aims to do at the beginning of each month—especially in November! With the holiday season around the corner and various school events popping up, getting your lesson plans in order can feel like a race.

But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered so you can “hit the ground running” with your November ESL planning.


What Every ESL Teacher Should Cover in November

In November, I think it’s important to focus on key language skills that align with students’ proficiency levels. Here’s what I like to teach in November at each level:


English Newcomers:

  – Focus on Possessive Pronouns:

Teach simple possessive pronouns like “mine,” “yours,” and “ours” to help students express ownership and relationships.

  – Story Sequencing: I use “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” to teach basic question formation and sequencing skills, essential for building foundational English comprehension.


Beginner:

  – Reinforce Possessive Pronouns: Continue practicing “mine,” “yours,” and “ours” with more context and examples.

  – Storytelling & Comprehension: I like to encourage students to ask and answer questions about “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” to enhance their understanding and sequencing abilities.


Intermediate:

  – Mastering Regular Verbs & the Three Sounds of ‘ed’: This is the perfect time to dive into the different sounds of the past tense “-ed” endings and ensure students can pronounce them correctly.

  – Engage with Song: I use the “Three Sounds of ‘ed'” song to make learning fun and memorable while reinforcing regular verb conjugations.


– Early Advanced:

  – Phrasal Verbs & Academic Vocabulary: November is an excellent month to introduce or review phrasal verbs, paired with activities contrasting informal and formal vocabulary to prepare students for more advanced language use.

  – Advanced Questioning & Sequencing: I continue using “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” to challenge students with higher-level questioning and more complex sequencing tasks.




Sometimes you just need someone to do it for you! If that is you, simplify Your November ESL Planning with This All-In-One Resource Bundl


November ESL Monthly bundle


Looking for an easy way to plan your November ESL lessons? This comprehensive November ESL Curriculum has everything you need, right at your fingertips! Whether you’re teaching ESL, ELD, or EFL, this bundle will make your planning quick and effortless, with resources organized by English language levels. From English grammar to vocabulary, you’ll find it all here—saving you time while ensuring your students get a rigorous and engaging learning experience.


What teachers like you say about November ESL Bundle:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. “Extremely satisfied. So many great resources to use with my students. The activities can be used outside of November as well.” — Elizabeth



Here is what you get with the November ESL Bundle:

Kindergarten Dolch Sight Word Wall: Essential words for kindergarten ELLs.

Tongue Twisters: Fun and challenging activities for pronunciation and articulation practice.


English Newcomers:

  – Possessive Pronouns (mine, yours, ours)

  – “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” Thematic Unit for the month – Asking Questions & Sequencing (Beginner)


Beginner:

  – Possessive Pronouns (mine, yours, ours)

  – “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” Thematic Unit for the month – Asking Questions & Sequencing (Beginner)


Intermediate:

  – Regular Verbs & the Three Sounds of ‘ed’

  – Three Sounds of ‘ed’ Song

  – “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” Thematic Unit for the month – Asking Questions & Sequencing (Intermediate)

– Early Advanced:

  – Phrasal Verb Games & Academic Vocabulary with Informal and Formal Vocabulary

  – “The Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” Thematic Unit for the month – Asking Questions & Sequencing (Advanced)Quick and Easy Plans to Engage Your ESL Students.



This bundle offers an entire month of grammar and vocabulary lessons for all language levels, including resources specifically designed for English Newcomers. Whether you’re working with beginners or early advanced students, you’ll find something here to meet their needs.


Why This November ESL is a Must-Have

– Complete Lesson Plans: Everything you need for a month, organized by language level.

– Flexible Use: Some units are adaptable for multiple language levels, making your planning even easier.

– High-Quality Instruction: Teach ESL, ELD, grammar, and vocabulary with resources that integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing.


Perfect for Every ESL Educator

Whether you’re a classroom teacher with ELLs, an ELD push-in specialist, or an ESL pullout teacher, this bundle has resources you’ll use again and again. Save time, engage your students, and make your November ESL planning a breeze with this all-in-one resource bundle!

Let me know what you teach in November!


Happy teaching! 

Lori

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Don’t miss this chance to get organized and get prepared for the rest of the school year.


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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

May Teacher Talk

Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern


It's May and June is right around the bend. You're probably counting the days till summer vacation. Time to stop by and see what our teaching friends are doing in their classrooms to keep their students engaged. This is the last link-up for this school year. We'll see you again in August.


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Rejoice, The Last Day of School Has Arrived

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Slide Into Summer
 Create a Super Summer Kit to ease your students into summer and get them ready for the next school year!

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Mining for Gold Gets Even Better

 Gold fever! It's what drew thousands of men to California in 1849 and it still sparks student excitement and dreams of wealth today! Challenge your students to improve.

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Wrapping Up the School Year 

How do you wrap up your school year? I know it's easy to coast to the end but I see it as a time to go out strong! Leave your kids with amazing memories and fun stuff. Since testing is over, it's a good time to branch out and do some really fun activities.

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 America the Beautiful
 For your patriotic enjoyment, watch this one minute slideshow.

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Activities for the End of the Year

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 The "Lure" of Fish - The Benefits of Keeping an Aquarium in Your Classroom
When I taught third grade in an inner city school, I knew the children needed something to love, but being a city girl, my love of animals was deficient. That is when my husband helped me to set up an aquarium. I purchased a water heater, a bubblier, chemicals, plants, fish food, and of course the fish! Little did I know what effect this would have on my students.
 
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 Review Activities
 Here are some activities that you can use with your class to review vocabulary and grammar. There are quite a few to choose from, and each is customizable; use whatever is best for your class!

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7 Tips to Help Students Edit their Essay 
With technology today, it’s hard not to edit during the revision phase. But it’s important to keep the creativity flowing during the revision phase and wait to makes edits during the editing phase. Read more for some useful tips to help your students stay focused during the editing phase.
 
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Preparing for Book Clubs: Tips for Success
 If you are considering using book clubs in your classroom, I've shared essential tips to help your book clubs be a success. You don't want to miss these pointers for engaging all students and for reducing teacher workload.

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 Citizen Scientists ready For Summer
 Summer is the perfect time for kids to be outside and appreciate their natural surroundings. Wouldn't it be nice if they could learn about nature and science as "casual leartners? They can! I'd like to share some terrific citizen scientist programs that kids could participate in without even leaving their back yard.
 
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