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The Power of Stories
“Stories, great, flapping ribbons of shaped space-time, have been blowing and uncoiling around the universe since the beginning of time. And they have evolved.Continue Reading -
Digital Literacy in the English Classroom: Engagement
Focusing on digital literacy has become less of an option and more of an obligation for language teachers.Continue Reading -
Going digital inside (and outside) the English classroom: Collaboration
Group work and student collaboration projects have long been successful strategies in our classroom management practices.Continue Reading -
Approaches in reading education: theories in practice
Let's start with a simple but effective question. Why do we read? We might have different personal reasons (fun, knowledge), but when we read in school, we read to learn.Continue Reading -
Create Graphic Stories in Class
The project If you are looking for a multi-layered, creative and fun learning project for your classes, start a graphic story project with them.Continue Reading -
Ideas for International Book Giving Day
We all love giving and receiving books. Do you attach stories to books you were given? Do you remember who gave you a certain book and when, where, and why they decided to?Continue Reading -
Let's talk about love: Language activities and stories
How about some fun language activities and literary challenges for Valentine's Day?Continue Reading -
Meet the authors: Scott Lauder and Walter McGregor
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to write a story with another person? What about doing an experimental writing task in your class? Would it be inspiring?Continue Reading -
An Interactive Lesson Plan: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde a good choice for your English class? First of all, it's a fascinating story, one that everyone will remember.Continue Reading -
Once upon a time: A guide to reading fairy tales in class
'Once upon a time...' What kind of memories do these words bring back? What stories come to mind?Continue Reading -
Interactive virtual field trip to London with Sherlock Holmes
Would you like to take your class on a field trip to London? What about a virtual trip to 19th century London?Continue Reading -
Book Club and Reading Games: Flashcard fun, Audio challenge, Spot the genre
Games, especially when they are done in a relaxing moment (or, on the other hand, when you want to shake things up a bit) can help you create memorable moments in the English classroom.Continue Reading