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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...

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...

Oct 25, 20203 min read

5 Authentic Project Ideas for ESL Learners

"Why even do this?", students might ask when they are not sure why they need to complete certain tasks. Student motivation and engagement...

Aug 1, 20205 min read

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

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.

May 13, 20194 min read

How to Successfully Implement the Response Process in Your ESL Class

To turn a novel study unit into an engaging learning experience in our ESL classes, we need to choose a book that is motivating, relevant...