You can teach students all the vocabulary in the world, and they could read and write just like native speakers. However, if they are unable to converse face-to-face as well as through writing, their skills will let them down. Competence in the areas of speaking and listening are essential to anyone who wishes to be able to offer English fluently when they enter the world of work, but also for those who wish to access the vast amount of cultural opportunities linked to knowing the language inside out. Continue reading for five ways in which you can support your students to build their communicative skills in the ESL classroom from a young age. 1. Role Play Role play is something that some teachers can feel a little uncomfortable with unless they teach the younger students. However, it is definitely an approach that has a lot to offer children of all ages. This fast food restaurant role play set contains a wealth of resources, including store signs, menu boards, name tags, order checklists and much more. Simply dedicate an area of your room to creating this fake restaurant. You may even find that local ones will offer you authentic packaging, for example, to add to the experience for your students. Encourage them to spend time in the area, practising speaking English in the context of a fast food restaurant. It could be liaising with a customer taking their order or speaking to a fellow colleague and instructing them as to what to do next. 2. Label the Pictures This Label the Pictures pack linked to homes is a fantastic way of encouraging dialogue in a much less forced way. While children are cutting out the labels for different parts of a house and them sticking them down, they can be chatting to each other about what they are doing. Of course, it is essential to encourage the use of English, wherever possible, but even just practising pronouncing the vocabulary is useful. As well as external features, internal ones within specific rooms are covered. Therefore, students can use their own experiences of their homes to start a discussion with their classmates. 3. Asking and Answering Questions As a learner of a foreign language, when we get asked a question, we often freeze and find ourselves tongue-tied. Practising both asking and answering questions regularly, in a variety of contexts, is imperative to continued progression. These Describe a Scene mats are fantastic for doing just that linked to the topic of homes. Provide students with a scene mat to share, and one person should have the list of questions and pick one to ask. Encourage answers in full sentences. Then the children swap roles. For more advanced students, you could expect them to come up with their own questions. 4. Cut Paste Learn – Parts of Speech Knowing the difference between nouns, adjectives and verbs is a crucial part of ESL learning. This cut paste learn pack linked to homes offers the opportunity to practise this in a fun way. Students simply read the words and colour them according to which part of speech they are. All the nouns will go together to create a nouns house, for example. This works well as a collaborative exercise where two students pair up to discuss the words, using them within sentences, challenging each other if they feel they do not make sense. 5. Would You Rather...? ‘Would you rather...’ questions are fun, whatever your age. This pack, filled with questions linked to a variety of topics, is the perfect way of practising giving your opinion. Although your students are expected to write down their preference and justify it, the best writers formulate their ideas verbally first. Therefore, you could encourage students to work in pairs and orally rehearse their sentences prior to writing them down. Learning a second language or a foreign language involves communication, presentation, and expression which can help to nurture the development of communicative skills. It is essential that teachers in the ESL classroom be aware of the various ways they can engage their students and facilitate learning in different contexts. By encouraging communication, using creative activities, giving feedback, and helping students take responsibility for their own language learning, teachers can create a space for meaningful learning in the ESL classroom. Grab your free copy here
Hello and welcome to my Figurative Language vs Literal Language Bundle! If your students struggle to understand figurative language in general, then this product can be used to help them understand it better. It's also a great resource to use before teaching figurative language devices. In my experience, students who can differentiate between figurative and literal language achieve more success on figurative language tasks than those who cannot. Below is a detailed list of everything that is included in this set, and feel free to check out the preview and video for more insight. What's Included In This Bundle: Figurative Language Poster Literal Language Poster 2 Figurative vs Literal Language Color-By-Code Worksheets 1 Figurative vs Literal Language Assessment Print Suggestions: Set the print scale at "fit to printable area" to keep the borders from being cut off. To create a more vivid print, change the dpi to 600. Thank you for stopping by my store, and happy shopping!
Can or Can’t Exercises with Pictures and Answers Examples PDF Worksheet For Kids For Download PDF Worksheet, Click Here; Can or Cant Exercises with Pictures and Answers Examples PDF Worksheet For Kids Modal Verbs – CAN Ability I can speak three languages She can play the piano. Request Can you hand me the pencil? Can I go to the park? Offer Can I help you? I can send this letter for you. Not allowed You can not drive fast. You can not smoke here. Possibility Smoking can cause cancer. It can get very hot there these days. Permission Can I borrow your notebook? Can I speak to Mary?
Learning about real life elections in the classroom sounds a lot like a disaster waiting to happen - especially in heightened political situations. However, there are definitely ways we can talk about political situations in the classroom so our students are informed and we don't attract controversy
Make holiday and vacation recounts FUN with this drawing and writing activity! The best part about this resource is that it can be used in various ways to ensure all students can participate... even those who did 'nothing' over their break! Try these activities! Two Facts & A Fib: Draw 2 things they did, 1 thing they didn't. Students can share and guess which one is the fib! Draw 3 things they WISH they did in the school holidays. Draw a mixture of things they did or things they wish they did. This resource includes: 'Holiday' & 'Vacation' templates Lined and blank templates (students can draw and write about their holiday!) Looking for other back to school activities? Check out these! Back to School Booklet All About Me Mini Booklet All About Me Class Mural Artwork Truth or Tale Get To Know You Activity Classroom Rules & Expectations Teacher Survival Book --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram to see these products in the classroom! Have an issue or question about the product? Reach out and I will help you out! Thank you for your support. Positive feedback is always greatly appreciated! © Creations In Education
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It’s November and many teachers are introducing and teaching division in their math classrooms. For our students in 3rd grade, division is a new concept and can be difficult to understand, let alone master. I have always
This is a fun animals exercise for beginner ESL students focusing on the verb can and can't.
If I'm being honest...I LOATHE spelling in first grade. At least the way it's been for the last 234 years. We all have those kids who memorize words for the spelling test and then can't spell worth squat when they write. So how do we teach what such an important skill in a meaningful way that helps kids remember phonetic patterns long term?
An idiom is common phrase or expression that means something other than the literal meaning of the words...and they are SO MUCH FUN! They can also be very difficult for students, especially those who do not speak English as their first language. Use this 32-page poster package to introduce, teach, or reinforce the concept of idioms. It includes 25 idiom posters, a student tracking sheet, and an answer key. Resources created by: Jessica Lawler, "Joy in the Journey" www.lawlerjoyinthejourney.blogspot.com
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Help your learners use and remember subject-verb agreement rules with this set of two free games! Great for kids in grades 2-5.
Games add the motivation and fun to learning CCVCC words for all ability levels. This game is as simple as they come. It can be adapted for intervention, consolidation and review. Sets can be mixed, and word pairs can be selected to target skill deficits. You can leave out pairs and it won't affect the game. The inclusion of illustrated cards means it will support second language learners and those students who need more scaffolding to master CCVCC skills. WORDS USED ( 21 words per set): Set 1: black, stump, think, shack, track, shack, scalp, crack, check, chess, prick, chill, plant, click, sling, chuck, prong, cross, cloth, broth, drill Set 2: chick, chunk, crept, swept, slept, stink, grill, stiff, cluck, block, drift, trust, shift, slant, sloth, stunt, truck, plank, press, dress, trick Set 3: thick, clink, chomp, stand, flunk, frill, skill, crash, flush, swing, shock, stuck, prank, still, stuff, twist, sniff, crush, blush, shell, trunk You can use the word cards as flash cards to identify skill deficits for those students you suspect need extra support. The illustrated cards are ideal for intervention. Transition to the word cards as skills develop. I even time students (with their permission) at this stage and I haven't had one that didn't want to improve their own rate of fluency. It will be easy to differentiate using this product. You will maximise learning for all ability levels. Teaching this way is inclusive and it's much more fun than worksheets.
This activity is meant to help students strengthen their reading and analytical skills. Students are asked to read two articles focusing on the debate between between those people who see graffiti as art and those people who see it as vandalism. After reading both articles, students will answer 19 m...
Do you have a student who is displaying spitting behaviors? Are you looking for a social narrative to use with your student? If so, this visual story is perfect to use with your autism and special education students. This story is a great read for students who may need some support with understanding the impact that spitting can have on those around them and strategies for how they can help themselves calm down when they are upset or angry to avoid these behaviors. Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This story comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page. Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale. Pages included are; ♦ Sometimes I might feel angry or upset. ♦ It is ok to feel like this, I just have to calm myself down. ♦ I might spit when I am angry. ♦ I might spit on the floor or spit at others around me. ♦ This can make others around me feel angry or upset. ♦ Spitting can spread germs and others won’t like this. ♦ Others may think spitting is disgusting and they won’t want to be near me. ♦ Instead of spitting near others, I could go to the bathroom and spit in the sink. ♦ I could also ask for a drink and try to calm myself down. ♦ I could ask for time or space to calm myself down. ♦ I could tell my teacher how I feel and ask for them to help me. ♦ I feel better when I ask for help instead of spitting.Sometimes my mouth feels funny and I can’t swallow my saliva. ♦ I might spit to get rid of the saliva. ♦ Other people swallow their saliva, and think spitting is disgusting. ♦ I could try showing them or telling them why I spit. ♦ Sometimes I eat something that tastes funny and I can’t swallow it. ♦ If I were to swallow it, I think I would be sick. ♦ So I feel like I have to spit it out. ♦ I should get a napkin and spit it onto here instead of on the floor or table. I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. ★ If you are looking for a social narrative that is personalized for your needs, check out my custom social narrative resource here. ★ Click below to find: • Social Narratives • Life Skills Activities • Autism Classroom Resources ==================================================================================================== Once you have purchased this resource don't forget to come back and leave feedback to help you gain some TpT credits! If you want to keep up to date with my sales, new resources, freebies and so much more click the green ★ next to my store name! I love to see my resources in action in your classrooms, if you use one and would like to send me an image of it you can send to me @teachingautism on Instagram! Follow me here. What are TpT Credits? You can gain TpT credits by going back and leaving feedback on any purchases that you have made. The credits build up and then you can use them off future purchases - from any seller on TpT! ====================================================================================================
Teaching empathy is important. In the simplest of terms, empathy is the ability to notice, understand, and share the emotions of others. It is a critical social skill for all people to have. In many ways, empathy is the social skill that paves the way for all other social skills. It helps us to take
Abram and Lot’s shepherds began to argue so much about where their livestock were grazing, Abram decided the best way to resolve this was to move their separate ways.Click to read more… Instead of choosing the best for himself, Abram let Lot choose first. This story can be used to show children that God’s ways ... Read more
Body language accounts for most of how we communicate and so it's helpful to know what certain cues can mean to gain a better understanding of what pe
This is just a simple days of the week wheel to print and color. Your students can practice the terms: yesterday, today and tomorrow. There are three options: English, Spanish (dias de la semana) and blank for your students to write. It can be used in the elementary grades,when teaching a second language ESL, in a dual language program or a bilingual classroom with the upper grades. Learn the months of the year with this craftivity: >MONTHS OF THE YEAR CRAFTIVITY You can find similar activities in my store: >MATH FOLD AND LEARN Check out the math bundle to save money: >MATH BUNDLE Have fun
This set of three puzzles gives students practice, practice, and more practice with writing names and formulas of ionic compounds.Each puzzle comes with 2 worksheets - a "Hint" worksheet for those who need a little boost before jumping into the puzzle, and an "Extension" worksheet for those who fini...
One of the best ways to help beginning and struggling readers is to connect speech to print. With this resource, your students will have many opportunities to connect their speech to writing while simultaneously saying the sounds in those words. You can use these with letter tiles for students who h...
'Advise' means to give advice. 'Advice' is what you give when you advise. Advise rhymes with prize, and advice rhymes with mice.
Social Studies vocabulary is comprised of roots! As students learn the roots they will not only gain knowledge of numerous words, but look at words with much greater depth! Students complete the graphic organizers( 20) in different ways. They can be completed as a group or introduced and compl...
Link-Its! Irregular Past Tense Verbs is a fantastic hands-on and engaging resource that will have your students begging to practice needed skills. This set focuses on Irregular Past Tense Verbs and poses 18 story problems for students to solve. With very little prep, you will have an engaging and hands-on activity that will challenge your student’s thinking. It can be played alone or in small groups. Works perfectly for preview, review, assessment, and/or those students who finish classwork quickly. Included In Your Purchase Today: Teacher Directions and Suggestions 18 Past Tense Verbs to Match Answer Key (Print an extra set to serve as the answer key!) An engaging way to get students to practice elapsed time! Happy Linking- John, Created by MrHughes Don't just take my word for it check out what others are saying: Victoria P. said: "This was a great center for my students last year, and I can't wait to use it with my students this year. This is a great way to let the students "have fun" while practicing this hard skill. Thanks!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elise D. said: "Very helpful and excellent review work for my students!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crayons and Storybooks said: "My students always struggle with irregular verbs. This is going to be a great center activity in my classroom!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Additional Link-Its Sets Currently Available: Irregular Past Tense Verbs Elapsed Time © Created by MrHughes. Use for a single classroom and/or teacher. Additional copies must be purchased if you plan to share them with other teachers. No part of this resource may be posted on a blog (personal or commercial), webpage/site, server, or other location that is accessible by multiple people without express written permission from the copyright owner. Violations of this notice are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
One of the best ways to help beginning and struggling readers is to connect speech to print. With this resource, your students will have many opportunities to connect their speech to writing while simultaneously saying the sounds in those words. You can use these with letter tiles for students who h...
This Blends and Digraphs Activities I Have Who Has game contains 25 cards using 24 of the most common blends and digraphs. This game is designed to give students practice in isolating the beginning blend and digraph sounds, then identifying which letters make those sounds.Click here to SAVE by purc...
It's yet another worksheet from Debbie's Den that can be used to enhance student understanding of homophones. However, this printable is for those teachers who want to challenge their students even more, as some words are a bit more advanced. This multi-faceted, 40-question worksheet will allow stud...
A great set of cards for teaching or reviewing the topic “Places”, enlarging vocabulary and increasing your students' language skills. They are also perfect to drill different grammar patterns. Includes 62 places (list of words in the preview file, signed and unsigned cards). How to use: represent and study new vocabulary; act out various dialogues and role plays according to the topic; discuss what kind of service you can get in each place (have your hair cut, your tooth pulled out, dinner cooked and also watch a film and a performance, do sport, study, swim etc); practice prepositions of place (you can find PREPOSITIONS CARDS in our shop). Choose the cards with places and prepositions you want to work out. The students work in pairs, revealing 2 cards of places + a preposition one by one and making sentences: e.g. There is the cinema next to the supermarket/The school is opposite the hospital; study giving directions+prepositions of place and movement. Just put the cards around the room or playground, pretending it's a city, and let your students describe it or give each other directions from one place to another; add CLIL to your classes by representing some interesting facts about these places, jobs people do, some equipment and stuff you can see there; make a lapbook or an interactive notebook in the classroom, printing the cards of smaller size for your students to cut them out and paste in their copybooks; use them as a decoration in the classroom; play a great number of flashcard games with your students to make them learn the vocabulary easily in a fun and engaging way. Flashcard games: · Listen, point and say. Place flashcards or objects for the key vocabulary around the classroom. Call out a vocabulary word. The children point to the correct flashcard or object. Alternatively, play the chant with the target vocabulary and the children point or touch the correct card when they hear the word. Now point to the flashcards one by one, the children must say the words. Option: describe the location of the card, e.g. It's next to the window. What's this? The children then say the word. · Memory game. Print two sets of flashcards. Put all cards face down on the floor (or table), determine the order of the players in the game. Children take turns to open two cards and name them. If they match, the player keeps the cards and has another go, if they don't the cards are turned over again and another child goes. At the end of the game you can ask children to make short sentences with target grammar and vocabulary using the cards they have won. · What's missing? Put a number of flashcards (6-8) on the table (or floor) face-up in order all the players could see them properly. Students look at the cards trying to memorize as many as possible. Ask them to close their eyes and remove one (or more cards). Ask: What's missing? They must name the missing card. The student who does it first, gets a point or has a go to take away another card. Option: to make the game harder, add a new card from a related lexical set each time or remove more than one card. To make the game more effective, and reduce teacher talking time, divide the students into groups and give them cards with vocabulary you want them to learn or revise. Read more games in the PREVIEW file ❗ Print on cardstock and laminate for a durable use. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⭐ You may also be interested in: ► UNO Places 2in1 ► Professions 2in1 ► Associations cards ► Badges Professions ► What's the job? ► Profession Puzzles ► Places in the town template ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚡ Also, you can earn TPT credits to use on future purchases! You can give a rating and leave a comment for each product you bought or downloaded for free in our shop. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Moreover, your feedbacks help us improve the resources we create to fit the needs of EFL teachers all over the world. ♥ Follow us to see our newest stuff and printables in action: TELEGRAM, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, VK
Students will be representing Dictionopolis. They will create a 60 second commercial for those who want to buy a letter. They can advertise as many letters as they think you can fit into 60 seconds. Focus will be on what makes a commercial interesting....thinking of the best commercials they have see...
These cards work well for children with Autism and those with low language and difficulty regulating. The BREAK cards can be used to help children initiate communication with educators by identifying what they need to take a break from the noisy environment. The WAIT visual can help children who...
Social Stories are a great tool to help kids manage difficult or confusing situations. It’s a way to give information about those situations, including what is expected or what might happen in a simple, supportive and reassuring way. Carol Gray initially defined and refined the process of creating s
This is just a simple days of the week wheel to print and color. Your students can practice the terms: yesterday, today and tomorrow. There are three options: English, Spanish (dias de la semana) and blank for your students to write. It can be used in the elementary grades,when teaching a second language ESL, in a dual language program or a bilingual classroom with the upper grades. Learn the months of the year with this craftivity: >MONTHS OF THE YEAR CRAFTIVITY You can find similar activities in my store: >MATH FOLD AND LEARN Check out the math bundle to save money: >MATH BUNDLE Have fun
