10 AI Lesson Ideas for Writing Teachers

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How can ESL teachers use AI to teach writing? Sounds strange because some of us, like me, tried the avoidance strategy. No AI in this writing class, I thought. I was delighted with the results but realized some accommodation is required. AI ain’t going away. Here are a few AI lesson ideas to help teachers use AI and not feel like it’s taking over.

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6 Amazing Images You Can Use As ESL Writing Prompts

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Who said there’s no time for fun activities in the ESL writing class? I like to use spacer activities to give my ESL students a mental break and a creative challenge at the same time. Here are six images that I like to use as ESL writing prompts. Great fun and awesome sponge activities.

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How to Teach Writing to Shy Students

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Here are some unique writing lesson activities that can help shy students develop their writing skills and build their confidence:

Personal journaling

Encourage students to write in a personal journal about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This is a great way for shy students to express themselves and to build their writing skills in a safe and private space.

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How to Teach Complex Sentences

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Lesson Plan: Teaching Paragraph Writing with Complex Sentences

Why teach complex sentences

Improving Writing Skills: Complex sentences provide variety and depth to writing, making it more interesting and engaging for the reader. By using complex sentences, students can express their ideas more clearly and effectively.

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