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Sample Paragraph writing - Instructions
I�m teaching my students how to write an instructional paragraph. This is an ironic paragraph teaching students how to fail memorably, which they would find very humorous. Students fill in the blanks and then answer the questions at the end. The answers to the fill in the blanks are on the second page. Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20
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Controversial Topics activity
This is a good introductory activity to get students talking about controversial topics. From there, students can have a debate or do oral presentations, and then they can write a persuasive paragraph or composition.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 37
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Transportation poster project
This is a great project for beginning ESL students. They research a method of transportation that they are interested in, make a poster describing it, and do an oral presentation.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 4
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Book Report & Presentation
This is a more advanced book report and presentation for my intermediate students. It�s good for independent novel study. I hope you find it useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 32
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Teach similes & metaphors using Katy Perry�s song
Students learn about similes and metaphors by listening to Katy Perry�s song, Firework. After filling in the blanks, they complete a chart describing all the examples of similes and metaphors. Then, they make up their own examples. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 100
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Movie review
This is a great activity that you can use after watching a movie. Students need to ask 5 classmates 6 questions about the movie, listen to the answer, and then write them down. Afterwards, you can ask them to tell you about their answers. It�s a great way to practice speaking, listening, and reporting information! The questions can be used for any ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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Peer evaluation and editing handout
This is a great handout to get students to evaluate their own work and then peer edit a partner�s. They go through the checklist to make sure their composition is well organized and edited. After you have given them a final mark, students fill in the second part of the handout to show you how they can improve their writing next time. It encourage...
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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Problems with subject-verb agreement (notes)
These notes about subject-verb agreement problems are very useful as a starter activity or as review. After going through each rule, do the examples together. The answer key is included. I made these notes for my older ESL students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 20
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Paragraph Organization Test
This can be used as a review or to test students about their knowledge of paragraph organization (topic sentences, support, writing process, etc.) I hope you find it useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11
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Describe your country poster project
This is a really good activity if your class has students from around the world. They can make a poster about their country and later present it to the class. Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 16
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