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Matthew@ELSP
Matthew Standley
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I live and teach in Japan. I hope you find my print-outs useful. Have a good day :)

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Reading compehension - Recycling (with fill-the-gaps challenge)
About recycling / recycled plastic (P.E.T.) and its uses. Uses passive voice, so I have labeled it "Intermediate". Made it to use with 15-year-old Japanese students. Suggested use on page one. (1) Ss read silently once or twice. (2) Ss write the missing words (mostly prepositions). (3) Ss read out-loud together (if in a group class). (4) Ss answer ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 125


 
Reading comprehension - Do you like football? (In_Present_Simple)
A self intro based on what sports I like, and the fact that I don�t like football (even though I am English). All in the present. Positives and negatives. Reasons. Elementary to intermediate level. Questions and answers sheet included. Pictures from www.mycutegraphics.com, used with written permission for non-commercial use. Editable A4 in colour, ...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 124


 
Phonics - 3 letter words (CVC) - Writing -UG / -UT
3 letter words. Writing sheet with pictures. (1) Use the flashcards, say the word for each picture. (2) Use the 3-letter word cards with Ss for word-building . (3) Ss finish the exercise by writing the first letter of each 3 letter word on this sheet. A4 colour but OK in BW Editable. Please enjoy and comment/suggest. NOTE: For the flashcards and wo...
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 18


 
Pronunciation Journey - Words Sheet
For use with the Pronunciation Journey - picture sheet. Teacher uses box A as an explanation/example of how to do the exercise. SS listen to the similar sounding words and move through the journey sheet accordingly. Soft and hard consonant sounds / word stress differences for noun vs verb etc. Usually popular even with those kids who do not like /...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 5


 
Review: dates, days, time (beginner)
Reviewing dates, days and times. Skills: Listening; writing; reading; speaking. Beginner/ post-beginner. _________________________________________________________________ (Activity 1) Teacher reads and Ss listen and write. Then Ss read aloud after checking the answers. (2) Ss listen to Ken talk about what he does for his holiday every year, then th...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 92


 
Can I / Can you (permission and requests) Conversation_and_game
(1) Ss do a model conversation using "Can I..." and "Can you..." (asking permission and making a polite request of someone). (2) Teacher explains the game [teacher�s page on page 2]. (3) Ss ask and answer the questions using "Can I...please"? / "Can you...please"? (4) Teacher gives/takes away points for positive/negative answers (decided by dice). ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 95


 
My name is...
Self introduction exercise. Students do the dialogue with other students (after doing it with the teacher if you like). Cut out as many of the (six country) cards as you need. Give each student a complete copy of the sheet and one country card. They do not show the card to anyone. Students must do the (self intro) greeting until they have g...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 5


 
Past_Simple. Broken_Squares_Game. Reguar_and_irregular_verbs
COPYRIGHT NOTE FOR MODERATOR: Disney images used with permission for non-commercial use from Disney�s fan site ______________________________________________________________ (1) Teacher and Ss practice asking and answering questions. (2) Ss form groups (you can vary the number of members easily). (3) Ss circle, say, 10 activities from the table on...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 22


 
DIRECTIONS - Conversations and maps - Beginner and young learners (trains)
(1) Ss do a very simple model directions conversation (2) Ss choose a destination of their choice and ask for directions. Possible alternative - Teacher chooses location for Ss. Fully editable A4 in colour, but BW printing just fine (notes for that inside the file). Please enjoy :)
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 57


 
Making roast-potatoes
Upper-intermediate level. P1 text, P2 questions, P3 model answers, P4 points to remember, P5 teacher�s page. I took the photos while I was cooking, so there is no copyright on the photos. Please enjoy and comment or make a suggestion as you feel necessary. Colour but OK in BW.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: reading
Downloads: 25

 

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