Everybody knows reading is good for language learners, but what do you do with students who aren’t ready for full-length books? Try short stories. Here are 4 fun quick reads that work well with intermediate+ students.
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How to Write a Book Report
Book Reports in the ESL Class
Asking ESL students to read a book, write a report and present it as part of a small group discussion is a good way to incorporate multiple strands of language learning into an activity. Here’s one way to structure a book report lesson.
Basic Writing: Week 11
ESL Writing Activities
Review
Last week:
- rewrote draft of Howl and shipping containers
- started assignment #3: summarize a story about Twitter
- started assignment #4: summarize the main idea in a coke ad, with compare and contrast
- started #5: summarize popcorn story
Quick Vocabulary Games
QUICK VOCABULARY GAMES
Managing the classroom pace is a skill that good teachers have mastered. Pace is not just about finishing the lesson on time; it’s about managing the flow of information and activities to maximize student interest over the long run.
I’ve learned over the years that student interest can be sustained when lessons are broken up. There is a change in pace. Often, short vocabulary games provide just the right amount of separation and intellectual fresh air. To that end, here are three quick vocabulary activities which provide a measure of good effect in terms of student learning and enthusiasm.