Being a first-year teacher standing in front of a room full of teens is probably one of the most challenging experiences any teacher has ever had. Teaching high school learners is not an easy task, but it can be a rewarding experience. Over the years, I have experimented with different ways of working with my […]
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On the first day of school two years ago, I asked my Grade 10 ESL learners what aspect of English class they considered the most challenging. The answer was writing. They found writing difficult because they were short of ideas. Indeed, to have enough ideas, ESL learners need to read and collect information from various […]
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I always try to find new ways to inspire my students. That is why I have chosen to include more video-based lessons in my curriculum. Since I started using TED talks, short videos and TV shows, they have literally transformed my ESL classes. My students pay more attention in class and their performance is a […]
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The flipped classroom is a new pedagogical or instructional model that inverts the so-called traditional teaching method in the classroom by offering students the possibility to watch course content at home to get ready for the class. Switching from teacher-centered instruction to student-centered teaching practice The flipped classroom instructional model puts students in the center […]
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ESL AND ELA SUMMER SALE Stock up on amazing ESL and ELA resources for all grade levels on July 1-3. A team of amazing teachers have grouped together to put their best educational materials on sale which will take place during July 1-3. Don’t miss this summer deal! Search for #ellsummerdeals on the Teachers Pay […]
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Recommended YA Novels for ESL Learners Are you looking for engaging YA adult books for your ESL learners? Choosing high-interest novels for teens might be overwhelming, especially, when you are new to teaching a specific grade level. If you are are already planning for next year like me, here is a list of the […]
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What is Picture Walk? Picture Walk is a reading strategy that enhances students’ comprehension of a text or story before reading it. With the teacher’s guidance, learners preview the text or the story in order to make predictions, anticipate the events, make connections to the text and infer what the story is about. Through Picture […]
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HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THE RESPONSE PROCESS IN YOUR ESL CLASS? When you are an ESL teacher, it is not always easy to choose the right novel, especially, if you teach in mixed-ability classes or your students are below grade level. Most of the time, easy-read novels are not necessarily age-appropriate for my students, thus, […]
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Are you teaching persuasive writing techniques to your learners, but you lack a step-by-step guided writing document to help even your struggling writers? This Opinion Text (persuasive essay) Workbook is the latest version of the document I’ve been using for years in mixed ability classrooms. Nurture your learners’ interests and listen to what they have to […]
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How to Be a Substitute Teacher in High Demand? “The most important thing about being a substitute teacher is loving those kids as if they were your students and making sure you are as dedicated as their teacher would have been that day..” Being a teacher on call is challenging. However, there are many advantages of being […]
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