Thoughtful Learning K-12 L.I.F.T. – an effective writing-proficiency and metacognition enhancer Many years ago, as an L2 college student writer of English and French I often had doubts about the accuracy of what I wrote in my essays, especially when I was trying out a new and complex grammar structure or an idiom I had heard someone use. However, the busy and under-paid native-speaker university language assistants charged with correcting my essays rarely gave me useful feedback on those adventurous linguistic exploits of mine. They simply underlined or crossed out my mistakes and provided their correct alternative. As an inquisitive and demanding language learner I was not satisfied. So, I decided to try out a different approach; in every essay of mine I asked my teachers questions about things I was not sure about, in annotations I would write in the margin of my essays (e.g. should I use ‘with’ or ‘by’ here? Later on in life, when I became a foreign language teacher, I recycled this strategy with my students. Like this: Like Loading...
Free spelling worksheet maker, printable reading worksheet templates, with images Tools for Educators offers to use as resources for lessons, lesson plans and printable materials for classes Choose the correct word or correct spelling worksheets: Choose a picture and write in three options for the spelling or three words with one correct option. Or here are two makers with all of the vocabulary words available: The spelling worksheet maker allows you to create spelling worksheets to print or small reading quizzes on any theme with pictures . single words, jumbled words, misspelled words , and have the students circle the correct spelling. These can handle some foreign languages as well. preschool, kindergarten and other elementary school teachers to use as young learner resources More reading and spelling worksheet makers: Once your game board has been generated, go into the 'file' menu at the top left of the browser and choose print. These should print fine if you are printing on A4 paper or Letter.
Minilektioner Jag har vid flera tillfällen testat upplägget att begränsa tiden rejält till olika typer av uppgifter (bland annat i Den knäppa lektionen om tandborsten). Ibland kan tanken med en väl tilltagen tid, som är att eleven ska ges mycket tid att fundera, formulera sig och uttrycka det, få motsatt effekt på resultatet. Jag upplever att en del elever inte riktigt ”kommer igång” och använder enbart en liten del av lektionstiden till det faktiska tänkandet och skrivandet. Eleverna får vanligtvis generöst med tid för att läsa, tänka, samtala och skriva. Såklart. Efter avslutad läsning genomför jag en lektion med fyra ”minilektioner” där eleverna skriver om bokens teman. Texterna använder jag på nästkommande lektion då eleverna får ta del av varandras texter.
45 ways to avoid using the word 'very' Writers Write is your one-stop resource for writers. Use these 45 ways to avoid using the word ‘very’ to improve your writing. Good writers avoid peppering their writing with qualifiers like ‘very’ and ‘really’. They are known as padding or filler words and generally add little to your writing. According to Collins Dictionary: ‘Padding is unnecessary words or information used to make a piece of writing or a speech longer. Adding modifiers, qualifiers, and unnecessary adverbs and adjectives, weakens your writing. This post gives you 45 ways to avoid using the padding word ‘very’. Three Telling Quotes About ‘Very’ “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. If you enjoyed this, you will love: Top Tip: If you want to learn how to write a book, sign up for our online course. by Amanda Patterson © Amanda Patterson
KP:s serieskola! | KPwebben Johan Wanloo har ritat serier så länge han kan minnas. Han får inspiration av saker i vardagen. Hur länge jobbar du med en seriestripp? – Det är olika. Ibland blir den klar på några timmar, ibland tar det flera dagar. Men om jag har en färdig idé så tar det oftast en dag. Hur får du idéer? – Jag får inspiration av saker i vardagen. Måste serien vara rolig? – Nej! Måste man kunna teckna bra? – Jag tycker man ska rita så bra man kan och vara noggrann. Hur får man till karaktärerna? – Jag tycker att det blir bäst när man inte bestämmer för mycket detaljer om hur figurerna ska vara innan man gör serien. Har du några andra tips? – Det är inte så kul om exakt samma sak händer i text och bild. När började du göra serier? – Det har jag gjort så länge jag kan minnas.
How can film help you teach or learn English? | British Council What can film and video add to the learning experience? Kieran Donaghy, who won the British Council’s TeachingEnglish blog award tells us why film is such a good resource and recommends some useful websites, in one of our top five articles of all time, illustrated by artist Jamie Johnson. Language teachers have been using films in their classes for decades, and there are a number of reasons why film is an excellent teaching and learning tool. Learning from films is motivating and enjoyable Motivation is one of the most important factors in determining successful second-language acquisition. Films and TV shows are an integral part of students’ lives so it makes perfect sense to bring them into the language classroom. Film provides authentic and varied language Another benefit of using film is that it provides a source of authentic and varied language. Film gives a visual context Variety and flexibility Lesson plans Allat C Lessonstream Viral ELT Film English Film guides ESL Notes Film Club Go Animate
Write About - Challenge: Write about peeling a potato for at least 3 paragraphs. I felt the potato in my hands. The skin was smooth, with little dimples where the eyes were. It was about the size of a large orange, with light brownish skin mostly covered by dirt and muck. It fit wonderfully in my hand. I reached for the faucet, hearing the water swish out like a waterfall falling from a snaky silver mountain. I pushed the potato under the stream of water and watched as the mud came off in flakes and rivers. I shut off the water and carried the potato to the counter. I set the knife in the sink.
Six Amazing Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger Long writing activities are not very frequently done in class. I tend to think that my students are like me; I need the right kind of atmosphere. Writing requires time, silence and lots of inspiration. Ideally, at this time of the year, I would probably wish to be sitting next to a fireplace with the most perfect instagrammable snow falling outside my window while drinking a nice cup of coffee waiting for inspiration to strike. Inspiration, the most important word when writing and something my students claim to lack. These are some great sites that can help you make your writing stronger. Photo by Tekke 1. Skell is easy to use. Search for a word or a phrase.Click on Examples to get the most presentable sentences containing this word.Click on Word sketch to get a list of words which occur frequently together with the searched word.Click on Similar words (not only synonyms) where you’ll find words used in similar contexts visualized with a word cloud. Type ? 3. 4. 5. 6.
British Vs American English: 100+ Differences Illustrated Given the amount of places around the world that English is spoken, various differences are bound to emerge. Despite how much the USA and UK have in common, there are enough differences between their two versions of the English language that someone may not always understand exactly what someone from the other country is saying. Fortunately, the US State Department has created a series of useful graphics to help clear things up. Show Full Text The US and the UK's imperial histories and modern influence over the world have changed the English language forever. Even if you're a native speaker of UK or US English, there's a good chance you'll learn something new here. More info: americanenglish.state.gov (h/t: designyoutrust, demilked)
Ten Tips for Fiction Writers - the important things every novelist should know about writing stories In no particular order: #1) Write what you know More of a mantra than a tip. You'll have heard it before - but it's not about the mantra, it's about the interpretation. This is what Tolkien did in his work. #2) Don't use questions in dialogue This is such a useful tip. These can be rewritten to eliminate the hanging question but still drive the story forward with a provocative statement that invites a response. In natural dialogue direct questions are rarely used, so using them begins to sound like an interrogation. #3) Don't avoid writing the big scenes Writing is a difficult process which requires lots of imagination and hard work. The only exception to this rule is when the scene is charged with emotion. #4) Show don't tell Another mantra. News reports provide the minimum information necessary to convey the events. #5) Murder your darlings Sometimes getting words on paper is like getting a sofa through a bathroom window. #6) Know your audience Oh I love this one. #10) Use the formula
Story Starters Teaching Guide Overview Ready to get students excited about writing? Scholastic Story Starters activity serves up hundreds of creative combinations that take the writer's block out of creative writing for students. Set young writers loose with prompts that explore the themes of Adventure, Fantasy, or Sci-Fi. Students can also choose the Scrambler for random word combinations. Story Starters gives ideas for character, plot, and setting. Animated Help Guide For a step-by-step view of how Scholastic Story Starters works, click the help button on the activity home page. Objectives Students will: Discuss and identify what makes a story compelling. Scholastic Story Starters is a flexible teaching tool that can be used in a variety of ways to fit your classroom schedule and teaching style. Morning Activity Have Story Starters ready to go when students arrive in your classroom in the morning. Computer Lab Writing Time Story Starters is a great way to get your students motivated and enthusiastic about writing.
The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog. Alla… 101 Persuasive Essay and Speech Topics | Ereading Worksheets 101 Persuasive Essay Topics By: Mr. Morton Whether you are a student in need of a persuasive essay topic, or a teacher looking to assign a persuasive essay, this list of 101 persuasive essay topics is a great resource. I taxed my brain to create this huge list of persuasive essay topics relevant to today’s society, but I believe it was worth the effort. Download this list in RTF formatDownload this list in PDF format Should students be allowed to have phones in elementary and high schools? Looking For Something Else?