English Vocabulary

English Timeline This interactive timeline allows you to explore the evolution of English language and literature, from the 11th century to the present day. Scroll through decade by decade to investigate the richness and diversity of our poetry and prose, as well as the many social, cultural and political strands from which our language has been woven. The timeline includes a fascinating combination of texts: Anglo Saxon tales and medieval illuminations; iconic literary manuscripts and printed texts; as well as letters, newspapers, handbills, posters, charters, speeches and campaign leaflets. Classroom Flashcards, classroom worksheets, classroom game cards, printable bingo cards and other classroom printables : set 1 a classroom, a pencil, a pen, crayons, paper, a book, a ruler, scissors, a notebook, an eraser, a pencil sharpener, a desk, a blackboard, a computer, a chair large flash cards , small game cards, bingo cards, a handout

Annenberg Learner: About Us Learner.org Web Use Policy For further information on any of the items below, please consult our Legal Policy. Linking to pages on Learner.org Any educational, non-commercial organization is welcome to link to resources on Learner.org from its Web site. teatime magazine Canada’s slang borrows from dozens of languages and heritages from coast to coast. Writer Martha Nelson takes us on a linguistic tour. Text by: Martha NelsonCountry: Canada nyone who has ventured to Canada, or the Great White North, as it is affectionately known, will be familiar with a few special words and phrases unique to this part of the world. As a culturally rich and diverse country that has welcomed newcomers from all over the world, Canada boasts slang and expressions that have developed to reflect the various historical influences and combined to make up the modern language of Canada.

Do you like animals? . Page in Japanese Target English: "Do you like...?" + animals Target grade: Kindergarten to Junior High school 1 You can find this song on volume 8! , the Teacher's Set. Definition and Examples of Globish Globish is a simplified version of Anglo-American English used as a worldwide lingua franca. (See Panglish.) The trademarked term Globish, a blend of the words global and English, was coined by French businessman Jean-Paul Nerrière in the mid-1990s. Question Word Flash Cards: what, where, who, when and wh-question worksheets and printables Wh-question and other question words: what, where, when, why, how many, how much (money,) how much (amount,) what time, how long (time,) how long (length,) who, which large flash cards, small game cards, a handout large flash cards without words

EFL Educators - THE TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE READER Arrasmith, Dean, and Kevin Dwyer. “The Traits of an Effective Reader.” Journal ofSchool Improvement. 2.2 (2001) When readers acquire these traits, they are able to: - read the lines, between the lines, and beyond the lines - process knowledge, make sense of it, and transfer it to other situationsThese traits are hierarchical; they range from literal to high critical thinkingREADING THE LINES 1. Conventions: Focusing on meaning and expectations ( words; symbols; punctuation; grammar + genre conventions); Outcome: Reading fluently & correctly & building expectations 2.

The 50 most important English proverbs The 50 most important English proverbs What are proverbs? Every culture has a collection of wise sayings that offer advice about how to live your life. These sayings are called "proverbs". Learn Months of the Year ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities. Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. Apple, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya’s popular educational games. ABCya’s award-winning Preschool computer games and apps are conceived and realized under the direction of a certified technology education teacher, and have been trusted by parents and teachers for ten years. Our educational games are easy to use and classroom friendly, with a focus on the alphabet, numbers, shapes, storybooks, art, music, holidays and much more!

Research Paper Ideas: 20 Topics For English Classes Most students have to produce papers on the English language or literature at some point, but few are passionate enough about these subjects to pick a deep and complicated one to explore. If you are looking for a topic that is easy to write and rich in material, here are twenty ideas: Origins of the English language. The assimilation of Anglo-Saxon dialects into those of early British tribes. The Roman influence; similarities and differences with continental Germanic languages.Old English.

free printable flashcards, matching worksheets, printable bingo cards, printable games, activities, handouts and more There are 100+ sets of that I used to design curriculums for children ages 3-9 and 6-10. However, I use most of them up through to high school students and many with adults. See the left-hand menu for the current list of sets available.

Rubric Tutorial Creating a rubric is easy once you have taken to time to evaluate the dimesions/tasks which make up the students performance, and the criterion you will use to evaluate it. That being said, let’s begin with the steps to create a rubric.*