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Fostering Collaborative Learning with Novel Study Task Cards

Kynga C.

May 14, 20234 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

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...

An Engaging Vision Board Project Idea for Back to School

Kynga C.

Jan 1, 20233 min read

ESL Project Ideas

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....

How to Develop Annotating and Note-Taking Skills in Your Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

Nov 6, 20225 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

How to Develop Annotating and Note-Taking Skills in Your Secondary ESL Class

Mastering close reading and annotating strategies is essential to meaningfully engage with any text. We often instruct our learners to...

Kynga C.

Aug 10, 20224 min read

Lesson Planning and Preparation

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...

How to Build Relationships with High School Students

Kynga C.

Oct 8, 20213 min read

Classroom Management & Organization

How to Build Relationships with High School Students

We are often told by admins and colleagues that a strong, positive relationship between learners and their teacher is the pillar of any...

Kynga C.

Aug 15, 20212 min read

Classroom Management & Organization

5 Free ESL Resources for Back to School

As most teachers are getting ready for back to school, at least here in Québec (CA), I thought I would share a list of free resources...

How I Kick-Start the New School Year in My Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

Aug 2, 20216 min read

Classroom Management & Organization

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...

Backward Planning in the Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

May 25, 20213 min read

Lesson Planning and Preparation

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?...

Using Single-Point Rubrics in the Secondary ESL Class to Support Learning

Kynga C.

Apr 17, 20212 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Using Single-Point Rubrics in the Secondary ESL Class to Support Learning

Offering more constructive feedback on your ESL learners' performance rather than assigning a number to their work might help them...

Activities to Prompt Great Reading Responses to Texts

Kynga C.

Jan 10, 20214 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

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...

Kynga C.

Aug 1, 20205 min read

Using Technology in the Classroom

10 ESL Resources for Hybrid Teaching

Are you still wondering whether you return to online, in-person, or hybrid teaching this Fall? That is why I have decided to share with you

5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL Teachers

Kynga C.

Sep 27, 20195 min read

Classroom Management & Organization

5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL Teachers

Being a first-year teacher standing in front of a room full of teens is probably one of the most challenging experiences any teacher has...

How I Teach the Opinion Piece Using Guided Instruction and Practice

Kynga C.

Jul 31, 20195 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

How I Teach the Opinion Piece Using Guided Instruction and Practice

A couple of years ago, I asked my Grade 10 ESL learners what aspect of English class they considered the most challenging. The answer was...

How I Teach the Response Process Using Videos in My Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

Jul 21, 20195 min read

Teaching and Learning Strategies

How I Teach the Response Process Using Videos in My Secondary ESL Class

I always try to find new ways to inspire my students. That is why I have chosen to include more video-based lessons in my curriculum....

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