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How to Cut Down on Your Planning Time

Do you feel overwhelmed whenever you have to spend tons of time on planning and preparing lessons for all your student groups? Even...

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 reading. I had been brainstorming engaging...

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...

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

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...

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....

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

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

5 Non-Traditional Grammar Review Activities for the Secondary ESL Class

Who says that grammar reviews or assessment should be done only by using pencil and paper? In this blog post, I am presenting 5...