Many teachers search for an ESL creative writing activity that improves fluency, builds confidence, and leads to stronger writing skills. This guided routine, inspired by the work of Paul Nation, transforms quick speaking rounds into a polished written paragraph. It works well with mixed-level groups and fits seamlessly into many ESL classroom activities, especially when the goal is to warm up students, activate vocabulary, and prepare them for structured ESL writing practice.
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Unlock The Benefits of Choose Your Own Adventure Writing
Teaching writing in ESL classrooms can sometimes feel repetitive. Essays, summaries, and letters are essential, but they don’t always spark excitement. That’s where Choose Your Own Adventure writing activities come in. By letting students create branching storylines, teachers can transform writing lessons into interactive experiences that build language skills, creativity, and engagement.
10 AI Lesson Ideas for Writing Teachers
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.
6 Amazing Images You Can Use As ESL Writing Prompts
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.