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3 Steps to Writing a Story
This worksheet set includes the first 3 steps to writing a story: (1) Write a Blurb (or 1-sentence summary) (2) Write an Outline (that includes the story�s characters, problem, plot points, and ending/resolution) (3) Write a Story Flow (or chronology of events).
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26
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Radio Vocabulary
Students are introduced to 40 words related to the radio. They write the definitions in their own language. Then, they do a fill-in-the-blank practice. (I�m using this as part of a project in which my students will make their own radio shows and commercials. Please check out other related worksheets.)
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 83
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3 Steps to Writing a Speech or Essay
In Japan, a lot of junior high and high school students are expected to write and give English speeches. But what I�ve found is that they lack an understanding of the writing process, and end up either having their teacher basically write it for them, or with a very messy, ineffective end result. These worksheets include the first 3 steps of the ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 32
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Oral History Project
This project lets students tell and record their own stories (or that of a family member.) First, the teacher plays a clip featuring a short oral history (I�m planning to use the intro segment of the "First Day" episode of "This American Life". You can listen to and download episodes from their website or via iTunes. Another good source for persona...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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Think & Discuss: The Radio
This WS is a warm-up to a project in which students will make their own radio shows. For this activity, students answer questions such as, "How often do you listen to the radio?" and "What programs do you listen to?" and "What are the differences between TV and radio?" Then, students discuss in groups, and at the end, share with the class.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20
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Write About Yourself
This is a great way to either cap off a year of grammar (as an overall review) or begin a new year (as a refresher of last year�s grammar). Students first try to think of as many words as possible that are related to themselves (p.3). Then, they convert those words into full-on sentences, which they write into the boxes on the "Sentences About Me...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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Reading Skills Worksheet
This is a great way to teach students *how* to read longer texts, whether for tests, practical situations, or pleasure. Students will learn about 4 reading styles (skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive), practice skimming and scanning, and learn how to use context clues to understand a text. With these techniques, students will be able to appr...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 44
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Osaka Instant Ramen Museum Info Scavenger Hunt
If you teach in/near Osaka, Japan, why not go on a class field trip to the Nissin Instant Ramen Museum? Students learn about the history of instant ramen and answer questions on this worksheet. (If you book in advance, you can also have your students make their own packets of instant ramen for free.) Even if you don�t live near Osaka, the museum�s...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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10 Love Idioms (WS + Activity)
Teach your kids 10 love idioms, and let them practice with a fill-in-the-blank exercise. (Answer key included) For a supplementary activity, you can play the Broken Hearts game: (Preparation) (Optional: Print and laminate page 3-4). Cut out the hearts (one for every 2 students). Cut each heart into half. (Activity) Give a half to each student. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 93
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New Year Resolutions: Listen,Write, & Speak (Part 1)
These handouts are perfect for a comprehensive lesson about New Year�s resolutions. First, students listen to a dialogue (2x without handout, and 1x with handout) and fill in the blanks. Then, they learn how to write a resolution using future tenses "will" and "going to" and verbs such as "start ...ing" and "quit ...ing". After that, students wri...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 38
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