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Integrating Language Skills through a Dictogloss Procedure

In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 2 Format(s): Text

The co-authors of this article present interactive and student-centered dictogloss activities as alternatives to dictation exercises.

Creating Comics to Think Critically

In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

"Creating Comics to Think Critically" provides strategies global educators can use to help English language learners create comics as a means of developing their language and critical thinking skills.

Chapter 4: Rain Forests

In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Environmental Education Format(s): Text

This chapter in the Environmental Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on tropical forests and the issues surrounding their preservation.

Chapter 6: Developing Cultural Understanding

In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal provides students with knowledge and activities to enhance their awareness of cultural patterns among the different cultures of the world.

Story 7: I Need a Bear

In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): Text

The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

Snowboarding: Wild Rides

In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article on snowboarding is written for learners. The author gives an overview of the history of snowboarding, along with basic facts about the popular winter sport, a glossary of helpful terms, and information about the controversy surrounding its inclusion in the winter Olympics. There are also links to helpful websites, and colorful photographs illustrate important moves, equipment, and competitors.

Lesson Plan: Create Your Own Sporting Event

In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This lesson plan, for intermediate learners, has students use their knowledge of sports, build their sports vocabulary, practice sport-related verbs, and create a written and visual presentation of a sporting event they create. The author provides a list of activities for individual, small group, and whole class work.

Using Progressive I-Can Statements to Promote Learner Confidence in Writing

In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 4 Format(s): Text

Language learners may sometimes feel shy and unsure of their abilities and may not be able to see what they are able to do. The authors found that writing I-can statements (e.g., I can write the names of foods in English) can be a good way to build confidence. Students use their I-can records to assess their own progress. The authors offer a starting point for teachers by presenting ideas for tasks such as copying words, writing signs, and writing about the weekend.

Using Story Boxes in Language Learning

In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article outlines how to bring stories alive through the use of story boxes (or bags). The author suggests that teachers use easy-to-find materials such as shoeboxes or pizza boxes. These can be filled with a variety of small surprise items related to the content. The teacher or the students can find items for these boxes. Story boxes can easily be moved and stored. They can be used in identifying themes or for vocabulary and grammar exercises, and they work well with learners of all ages.

Learning to Hypothesize with Confidence through Sudoku Game Play