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The Devil - Idioms and Activities
This worksheet gives students a chance to learn about religion, western culture, and useful idioms concerning the devil. Then there is an activity that has students think up arguments and play devils advocate with each other. Ends with some good discussion questions. Again, great for Asian students that know little of concepts like the devil. Enjoy...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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Poetry discussion and creative writing
A two part class, starting with a discussion on Shel Silverstein�s poem Forgotten Language. This is followed by a translation activity where students are asked to translate a Rimbaud poem from the French - the point being that they don�t know French but have to be creative (won�t work for many European students who may know a little). Its great to...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Art - Guernica by Picasso
Great way to begin a conversation on art, giving the students a more creative outlet in the ESL classroom. Discussion questions help students dissect the abstract work by Picasso, starting with description, then moving into symbols. Can also lead well into a discussion on the topic of war. Great for Asian students who are rarely familiar with the p...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 37
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School of Rock - Self-esteem by The Offspring
Another fill in the blanks music activity, this one based on The Offspring song Self-esteem. Introduces some useful phrases from the song and then finishes with some discussion questions on relationships and self-esteem.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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School of Rock - Rodeo by Garth Brooks
A fill in the blanks listening exercise focused on Garth Brooks song Rodeo. Its a great way to introduce country music and American culture to students. Also segues well into a discussion of dangerous sports, the use of guns in America, and other topics. Also, just a great song.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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School of Rock - Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday
A fill in the blanks listening exercise to Billie Holliday�s version of Strange Fruit - about racism in the American South - which is followed by comprehension and discussion questions. Since it includes the graphic picture that inspired the song, lesson is not ideal for young learners, but it does touch on social issues of racism, civil rights, d...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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