I created a new final for ESOL/ESL 530. The new writing exam uses a short article. The directions, article, and rubric are posted below. The article is lower than the level expectations, but the focus is for students to implement an article. This skill doesn’t occur or is taught until level 4. >>>Final Directions<<< >>>Article<<< >>>Rubric<<< Dglenn
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Level 3 Integrating Articles
In level 3 integrated skills I have encouraged and implemented simple articles for students to use for their essays. Students must mention the article once in their essays. This is an attempt to bridge the gap and help students transition easier into using articles. Directions: Examine multiple articles with students on various topics. Articles can be found on Newsela.com. Have students write down their opinions then share with the class about topic/prompt. Introduce the article. […]
Timed Information Search
Attempting to complete an SLO at a different college, I create a timed information search. This can be done with any type of reading with a lot of numbers. I usually time students 3-5 minutes. Before performing this activity, you need to teach questions and key words in questions (for example: When was she born? students search for a #/day with the keyword born). Who, When, How much Directions: Pass out the reading face down. […]
Directions and Maps
Giving Directions and Using Maps In this activity, students will help each other complete their maps. This is an information gap activity. Students have a map that is missing the names of stores. Before you do this activity, you must teach left, right, straight, next to, on the corner, between, on, leave, and go. You must also cut out the cars (see below) before attempting this activity. Directions: 1. Model the activity by […]
Using Grocery Ads
Using Grocery Store Ads In this exercise students will locate information from an ad. In level 1, I want students to be able to identify finding important information in a text. I recommend bringing a variety of ads. Directions: 1. Pull out an example ad and put it on the overhead. 2. Ask questions. What is important information if I need to shop for groceries this month? 3. Have students answer questions from the worksheet. […]
Level 1 Writing about Pictures Activity
Recently, I have developed a new strategy for level 1 students to write about a picture. The students are asked to separate their ideas into two paragraphs. The first paragraph is a description of the people in the picture (who is it, where are they from, what do they do for a living). The second paragraph is about what is happening in the picture at the moment. The attachments below have additional questions for students […]
Revisiting World English Intro
I recently noticed that a few videos from the World English Intro could be used at higher levels for discussion. During my level 3 course I have students read, “What is Ellis Island?” Students encounter a chapter on child labor. I have them watch a video from World English Intro and ask them whether this situation is right or wrong? This video could also be used in a video talking about cultural differences and problems […]
Reading Vocabulary Log
I created a new vocabulary log where students would write down their words they didn’t understand while reading and make an education guess. They will later define the word after reading the chapter or page. Students discuss vocabulary and I usually use the most frequent vocabulary on a test. >>>Vocabulary Log<<< Dglenn
Invitations Gap Activity
Students are taught ways to accept invitations, create preinvitations, create invitations, and decline invitations. After these methods are taught, students will perform this activity. The invitations gap activity has various scheduled events in which students are attempting to invite each other to fill up their schedules. Directions: Pass out the schedules. Advise students if they have an event on their schedule, they must invite other students to their event. Model an example with a student. […]
Level 1 Writing about Pictures (Verbal to Writing)
Recently, I have developed a new strategy for level 1 students to write about a picture. The students are asked to separate their ideas into two paragraphs. The first paragraph is a description of the people in the picture (who is it, where are they from, what do they do for a living). The second paragraph is about what is happening in the picture at the moment. The attachments below have additional questions for students […]