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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.
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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...
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Kynga C.
Apr 22, 20222 min read
A Low-Prep Activity to Wrap Up Your Novel Unit
Are you looking for a creative but low-prep project idea for your novel study unit? Then, keep on reading. I had been brainstorming...
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Kynga C.
Mar 15, 20213 min read
5 Non-Traditional Grammar Review Activities for the Secondary ESL Class
Who says that grammar assessment or reviews should be done only by using pencil and paper? In this blog post, I am presenting 5...
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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.
Sep 27, 20204 min read
How to Efficiently Use Corrective Feedback in Your ESL Class
Are you the type of teacher who corrects every single linguistic error in your students' writing or rather the one who offers lots of...
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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.
Apr 2, 20203 min read
Project-Based Learning: Why You Should Give it a Try
Inquiry-based learning is a pedagogical approach offering students a rich learning experience to foster cognitive engagement.
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Kynga C.
Dec 29, 20195 min read
How I Use Technology to Create an Alternative Workspace for My ESL Learners
Using technology to create an alternative workspace for learners has some challenges as teachers may sometimes have limited resources,...
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Kynga C.
Jul 31, 20195 min read
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...
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Kynga C.
Jul 21, 20195 min read
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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Kynga C.
Jul 15, 20194 min read
Easy Ways to Practice Differentiation in Your Secondary ESL Class
What Is Differentiated Instruction? Today’s inclusive multicultural classrooms challenge teachers to respond to learner differences by...
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Kynga C.
Jun 24, 20193 min read
Technology Integration and the Flipped Classroom Approach
In the current digital age, there is an increasing need to integrate technology into education; therefore, flipping the classroom could...
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Kynga C.
Jun 18, 20193 min read
Why You Should Use Picture Walk in Your Secondary ESL Class
What is Picture Walk? Picture Walk is a reading strategy that enhances students’ comprehension of a text or story before reading it. With...
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