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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...

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5 Authentic Project Ideas for ESL Learners

Kynga C.

Oct 25, 2020
3 min

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...

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Project-Based Learning: Why Should You Give It a Try?

Kynga C.

Apr 2, 2020
3 min

Project-Based Learning: Why Should You 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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How I Teach the Opinion Piece Using Guided Instruction and Practice

Kynga C.

Jul 31, 2019
5 min

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

Kynga C.

Jul 21, 2019
5 min

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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Easy Ways to Practice Differentiation in Your Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

Jul 15, 2019
4 min

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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Why Should You Use Picture Walk in Your Secondary ESL Class?

Kynga C.

Jun 18, 2019
3 min

Why Should You 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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Why is Persuasive Writing Important in Your ESL Class?

Kynga C.

Feb 6, 2019
3 min

Why is Persuasive Writing Important in Your ESL Class?

Are you teaching persuasive writing techniques to your learners, but you lack a step-by-step guided writing document to help even your...

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

5 Authentic Project Ideas for ESL Learners

Project-Based Learning: Why Should You Give It a Try?

How I Teach the Opinion Piece Using Guided Instruction and Practice

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

Easy Ways to Practice Differentiation in Your Secondary ESL Class

Why Should You Use Picture Walk in Your Secondary ESL Class?

Why is Persuasive Writing Important in Your ESL Class?

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