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Kynga C.
May 14, 20234 min read
Fostering Collaborative Learning with Novel Study Task Cards
Are you looking for ways to turn your novel study unit into a more engaging and interactive learning experience? Try novel study task...
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Kynga C.
Jan 1, 20233 min read
An Engaging Vision Board Project Idea for Back to School
The new year is the perfect time to dive into some fun, engaging projects to help students ease back into the routine after winter break....
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Kynga C.
Aug 10, 20224 min read
How to Cut Down on Your Planning Time
Do you feel overwhelmed every time you need to plan and prepare lessons for all your student groups? Even though it’s a crucial element...
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Kynga C.
Aug 2, 20216 min read
How I Kick-Start the New School Year in My Secondary ESL Class
I am always nervous when I begin a new school year even though I have been doing this for a while now. I usually start getting ready...
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Kynga C.
Jul 9, 20214 min read
What to Look for in a Teacher Planner if You Are a Secondary Teacher
Over the years, I have used several types of teacher planners, but I have never found the one that has everything and only what I need....
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Kynga C.
May 25, 20213 min read
Backward Planning in the Secondary ESL Class
Why should you first map out the specific skills your ESL students need to achieve instead of blindly following the textbook?...
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Kynga C.
Jan 10, 20214 min read
Activities to Prompt Great Reading Responses to Texts
Responding to texts is a complex cognitive process that requires learners not only to show their understanding of explicit and implicit...
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Kynga C.
Apr 18, 20204 min read
Flexibility and Adaptability: Skills Any ESL Teacher Should Possess
Flexibility and adaptability are among the most important skills any teacher should possess to foster learners’ curiosity and cognitive enga
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Kynga C.
Jun 22, 20197 min read
7 Engaging YA Novels to Read with High School ESL Learners
Are you looking for engaging YA adult books for your ESL learners? Here is a list of my favourite novels to read with high school students.
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