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If earth...?
This is a sheet that can be used as a basis for discussion in small groups. I am not sure how accurate the statistics are, but this is one of the things that can provoke discussion and controversy. Also, not sure where I got it from, so if it is from another published source I apologise and will remove it if anyone informs me of such. I have use...
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: others
Downloads: 31
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Sentence Maze
This exercise involves the pupils finding the first word of three different sentences and then following the words in the grid to complete the whole sentences. The sequence of each word is directly next to each other, either up, down, left right or diagonally. As you discover each word write it in the boxes until you have a complete sentence. It...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 13
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My daily journal
This is a 51 page document which is given in the form of a diary for 30 days. Each day has its own prompt, question and inspiring thought. There are also a large number of inspiring and thought provoking questions and quotations at the end that can be used at anytime. (I don�t know where I got this from, and if anyone claims ownership, I will ob...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: others
Downloads: 142
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Limericks Jigsaw
This worksheet is for intermediate / advanced students and helps them understand the rhythm of limericks. The first and third line of the limerick are given on the right, whilst the other lines are mixed up on the left. They have to know the rhythm and rhyme of limericks to complete them. Good luck!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 36
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A new approach to language teaching - article
For the new year as teachers are preparing for new lessons try this which is a direct extract from an ESL Journal outlining a new approach to language teaching. I have tried this method myself with my children and have found a reasonable amount of success. I have been informed they can now communicate quite well in a variety of languages - though...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: article
Downloads: 55
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Writing - Round Robin
Arrange the class into small groups of 3, 4 or 5, sitting in a circle round a table and give each one a copy of the worksheet. Tell them to each fill out the beginning section of the sheet with their own ideas. Then when all have completed the first section, pass all the sheets to the right and each one complete the next section. Keep repeating ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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The Queue
This is a series of 36 cards which states the place where a person is standing in a queue (line up). This is ideal as a warmer, or ice breaker. Each student has to find their place in the line by finding what the person in front and behind is doing. Full instruction on how to stage manage this are given on the first page. (Not sure if this is o...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 45
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cops and robbers
This is a role play especially useful for large classes. It involves language of crime and is basically a whole class activity where some of the class are �cops� and the rest are different types of �criminals�. Each can only identify each other by particular things they have in interest. The criminals have to find each other, before the cops do....
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 20
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Stupid People Awards
This is a record of the �Darwin� award for the most stupid person in 2007. Students have to match the three parts of each account to find the completed text. Not too difficult, but when put together, some of these are quite funny. It is amazing how dumb people can really be!!! I think these are all true, but if not they should be!!! Complete a...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 102
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Idioms - the ultimate board game
This board game consists of the players making up their own similes and guessing the meaning of idioms. Full instructions how to play are contained on page 2. The meanings to all the idioms are also given. Due to size restraint, I have excluded many of the pictures that can be used to illustrate idioms and similes, but it is still worth playing....
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 119
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Pelmanism - euphemisms
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial. This power...
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100
Downloads: 17
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small groups - methodology
This PowerPoint demonstrates how to organise a small group activity where all the members of the group must contribute an idea, which is judged by the person holding a role card. Two sets of cards are also attached, one for suggestions and the other for making excuses. The PowerPoint is set to run...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Downloads: 24
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Adjectives - anagrams
This is an activity where the pupils are presented with the names of 20 different adjectives, but the words have been jumbled to make anagrams. Arrange the class into small groups and have them unscramble the anagrams. Move the cursor over any of the words and when it turns into a small hand, click ...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 8
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Kitchen furniture - Kim�s Game - pictures
This is a kim�s game where the slide presents all the furniture as a seies of pictures (no words), the next slide shows the same items with three of them missing. The class should be challenged to work out which 3 are missing. Click on the numbers to show the missing items. The final slide is instru...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Downloads: 13
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Pelmanism or matching game - animals
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Downloads: 20
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Occupations - Kim�s Game - Pictures
This is a Kim�s game where a number of occupations are presented in picture form only, making it a little more challenging. The class should be divided into small groups and told to remember as many as possible, then move on to the next slide where 3 are missing. Click on any of the numbers to revea...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 51
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Animal Face
This is a PowerPoint of a worksheet contributed by Luiza "Miss Williams" (used by permission) The preview will look very confusing but when presented it just shows the face. Click on each animal and it will reveal its name. There are instructions how to use this in the handout notes. I liked this...
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-17
Downloads: 59
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Classroom Kim�s Game - Words and Pictures
This is a Kim�s game where a number of items related to classrooms are presented in both picture and word form. The class should be divided into small groups and told to remember as many as possible, then move on to the next slide where 3 are missing. Click on any of the numbers to reveal the missin...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 28
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Adjectives - Introduction
This is a simple introduction to all the words used in other Kim�s Game activities. All the words are presented as Pictures, with words and example sentences. Use this to introduce the words to beginners.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 63
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Classroom - Matching Game
An introduction to different items related to the classroom. Arrange the class into small groups and have them write the name of the item corresponding to the picture on the screen. To display the correct answer click on the letter and the name will be revealed. Letters can be clicked at random.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 18
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