Author Archives: Elizabeth - Page 3
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…