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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...

Kynga C.
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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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...

Kynga C.
Mar 15, 20213 min read
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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...

Kynga C.
Oct 25, 20203 min read
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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.

Kynga C.
Apr 2, 20203 min read
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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...

Kynga C.
Jul 31, 20195 min read
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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....

Kynga C.
Jul 21, 20195 min read
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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...

Kynga C.
Jul 15, 20194 min read
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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...

Kynga C.
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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Why Is Persuasive Writing Important in an ESL Class?
Use persuasive writing to nurture your learners’ interests and listen to what they have to say. Expressing one’s point of view or taking...

Kynga C.
Feb 6, 20192 min read
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