Showing posts with label #November. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #November. 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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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Wednesday Weekly 5 under $5 - October 25, 2023

                                                            



Every week I put together a list of 5 great products from members of The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative (TBOTEMC) with the requirement that each product must be less than $5.  With a variety of subjects and a wide range of grades, there just might be something that you can use, so continue to read below and see!

In addition, if you're a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) who would like to get more information about joining TBOTEMC, contact me via email at ReneeHeiss@gmail.com or by simply leaving a comment on this blog post.



Halloween Cypher Decoding Fun Activities - $3.00


by Activities to Teach from Dr Yemothy
3rd - 9th grades
Worksheets, Activities, Task Cards


Are your ready for some spooky Halloween fun with cyphers? Let's get cracking! Everything you need to solve the puzzles is included in this activity. No additional supplies or materials needed. Quick & Easy PREP --- Simply print, laminate (if you want), cut up cards, and distribute to your students. Our cypher activities are youth friendly, Halloween themed, and applicable for all subjects for grades 3 and up. Perfect for entry task, early finishers, partner challenges, and timed competitions.


The Elephant in the Garden Unique Bundle - $4.99


by Reading Spotlight
4th - 6th grades
Worksheets, Activities
                                                                             

Written by the author of War Horse, this fast-paced novel describes a perilous journey of a family in wartime traveling with an elephant. Reading Spotlight’s bundle includes introductory vocabulary, Questions & Answers for each chapter, a Crossword Puzzle, and a Final Exam that teaches students how to choose the best answer in a multiple-choice test. All Answer Keys are included. 
 
by My Creative Maths
3rd - 6th grades
Worksheets, Printables, Centers


No Prep Times Table worksheets. Just print and use or print and laminate to use with white board markers. Great for mental math, extra practice or when teaching the multiplication facts for the first time. Use for early finishers, centers, review before a test or as a group activity!


Accountable Talk Pack | Posters, Thinking Stems, Bulletin Board Display, & More - $3.50

by Two Little Birds
2nd - 5th grades
Printables


Help your students remain accountable while working in groups or on their own with this set of 6 posters, flip cards, and bulletin board display.  Accountable talk thinking stems are included on thought bubbles to print, cut and make a thoughtful display for students to refer to.  Thinking stems are also included as flip cards that can be cut and put on a ring for students to flip through when needed.


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by All-American Teacher Tools
4th - 10th grades
Games, Centers


These two STEM activities can be used together. The STEM StumperZ can be used as a discussion starter, journal entry, Do-Now, or any other application. The Bingo game goes with it. You can print the PDF and have paper bingo games or use the EASEL version and have moveable cornucopias as markers. Either way, your middle and high school students will have fun learning about daily STEM events in November.


As always, I encourage comments and any ideas or suggestions by emailing me at reneeheiss@gmail.com


Renee Heiss

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