Author Archives: Elizabeth - Page 2
My Year of Experimentation: Intensive ESL and the Developmental Literacy Continuum
The Developmental Literacy Continuum was introduced to us just over a year ago by Thomas Stenzel of LEARN. After, a couple sessions, we were hooked! This tool would give teachers…
RÉCIT Webinar-June 13, 2018
RÉCIT is four different online training and sharing sessions. The fourth, and last of the series, Supporting Language Learners Who Are At-Risk for Reading and Language Difficulty, will be held on…
RÉCIT Swap Shop-June 4, 2018
RÉCIT is offering four different online training and sharing sessions. The third, 5-Minute Presentations on Great Ideas to Integrate ICTs in Your Classroom will be held on June 4 at…
Intensig Spring Gig 2018: The Happiness Project
On May 4, 2018 Intensive ESL teachers from all over Québec met with SPEAQ’s IntenSIG team at the CSDGS in La Prairie and we all left smiling and happy! We…
Archived Web Event: English Appreciation Day-Promoting Positivity and Kindness
Want to find out how a t-shirt can energize your classroom and contribute to your school’s community spirit? This web event aims to introduce participants to a positive, fun and…
Singing the Grade School Blues with Rob Lutes
Are you looking for an artist to visit your Intensive ESL class? Introducing Rob Lutes-an accomplished, local, singer/songwriter who performs in Quebec, across Canada and Europe. Nominated for two Maple Blues Awards -…
Archived Web Event: Get Ready for PyeongChang 2018!
Korea will be hosting the upcoming winter Olympics from February 9-26, 2018. Would you like to learn all about this upcoming event, and get connected to resources and activities to…
Interview with Tina Milo: Drama in the ESL Classroom
Tina Milo is the founder of Big Little Actors. She gives acting workshops to students in their own classrooms. If you’re looking for an in-school field trip, BIG…
Archived Web Event: Best Practices in the ESL Multi-Level Classroom
The number of multi-level groups is a growing trend in Quebec schools, it is an organization that is not always easy to manage, especially if two different cycles are targeted.…
INTENSIG Spring Gig 2017 Resources
On May 19, 2017 teachers from all over Québec met with SPEAQ’s IntenSIG team in Laval and we did it all! First, we broke out and found the secret message…
Oral Interaction Activities for All
After watching the Intensive Talks! Web Event, Making C1 Work! Feedback in the ESL Classroom, (MEES, 2016), we are reminded that a solid C1 task must be meaningful/authentic, have an…
Writing Prompts and Conversation Starters
January is the beginning of a new year, and a good time for students to continue practicing the skills they learned in 2016. Here are some sites that will…
Seven Icebreakers for the First Seven Days
You’re almost ready: LESs, Learning Stations, lots of reading material, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening activities and lots of coop. But where do you begin? A good way to kick…
The Daily 5 in Action: An Intensive ESL Teacher’s Experience
So you've heard of the Daily 5 and, maybe you've even seen the Daily 5 Intensive Talks! web event. How about speaking to a teacher who has successfully implemented this…
Do You PWIM?
Do You PWIM? I first heard of PWIM in a workshop for ELA teachers. It was mentioned in passing, within the context of writing, with…