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At the supermarket
Get out of the classroom! Use this sheet to take your students to the supermarket**. They have to find items and prices (pre-teach vocab to ask staff/customers for directions) and then compare cheapest and most expensive products. Works well with a new class who may be unfamiliar with Aussie supermarkets...
** Some items mentioned are probably onl...
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: others
Downloads: 1
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Twilight - movie review and comprehension
Vocab, comprehension and movie review material for Twilight. I use page 2 to pre-teach vocab then as stds watch the movie they answer comp qs on page 3. First page is homework or basis for writing a review.
Any excuse to ogle vampires in class.... ;)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 22
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Comparatives & Superlative question cards
Each card has 2 sections. Firstly the student/s discuss the two options - giving them a chance to use comparatives. For more advanced students, encourage them to use "slightly/a little bit / much / way / by far the" etc.
The 2nd part is a question using a superlative. When in small groups, each student can contribute to the discussion, and they c...
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 14
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Past Questions
Super simple activity!
Cut up the question cards for freer practice with past simple - (Elementary/pre-int and int levels) Put in small groups and encourage feedback ("oh wow!/ really?!) and follow-up questions so that the activity turns into a natural conversation. Encourage students to write their own questions too.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 16
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The Holiday grammar challenge - Elementary / Pre-intermediate
Use this worksheet to review and consolidate grammar learnt in pre-int and elementary classes. Treat it as a competition and give a prize to the best team. I usually give them time in the middle and the end of the movie to attack the worksheet.
Enjoy!
*Higher level worksheet is also available in my printables
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 14
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The Sapphires - grammar challenge
Watch the new Aussie movie, "The Sapphires" and complete the grammar challenge as you go. Put students into teams of 2/3 and give them extra time to work on the answers. The worksheet reviews grammar from Upper Intermediate, Total English units 1-5. Feel free to adapt to other levels/books. Great for the end of term!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 14
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Melbourne Cup Webquest
Put your class into 3 groups and ensure they have access to the internet via phones on computers. Give them half an hour to research their questions, then each group presents their findings to the class. Simple, fun and informative! We usually do this on the Friday or Monday before the Melbourne Cup.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 3
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Aboriginal Australia - The Gurindji Strike
I use this story in conjunction with the song �From Little Things...� by Paul Kelly (I have also posted it here) which is based on the strike... It is a good intro to Indigenous Australia and the issues in Australia today...
Pre-teach vocab and page 2 has comprehension questions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 24
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Passive conversation cards
Cut up these cards to use as free practice with passives. The focus is on present perfect and present simple passive but a couple of past simple passives too.
Encourage students to use the passive voice in their answers and to ask follow-up questions. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 49
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Liar liar
Use this worksheet while watching Liar Liar... simple!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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