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COP26
This is a brief description of COP26 which hopefully will help students understand what is going on in Glasgow this November 2021. They have got some T/F sentences and some comprehension questions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Type:
Downloads: 61


 
Strange creatures in Harry Potter
Here is one for Harry Potter geeks;-) If students don�t know HP, they can still work out which is which from the descriptions.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-15
Type:
Downloads: 31


 
RC: what is a geek?
A look at the term �geek� which is usually used to describe an unsociable computer addict. There is a T/F exercise and some comprehension questions. A similar term is �nerd�, but I think nerd is more pejorative than geek.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-16
Type:
Downloads: 59


 
Halloween-themed reading comprehension
A heartwarming story about a little girl who goes trick or treating on halloween night and helps an old lady. True or false and questions. Key provided.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-14
Type:
Downloads: 46


 
Gap fill for halloween
They choose the correct verb from the box and then put it into the past simple tense. Key provided. Halloween themed sentences.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type:
Downloads: 58


 
RC: witches the fiction and the facts
An alternative, but true, look at halloween witches. A straightforward RC, with some fact boxes to promote discussion.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 42


 
RC: Three little bees
A heartwarming tale that was shared on facebook, I suspect it is an urban legend. They read the passsage, then complete a T/F section and answer the questions. A chance to educate them about the importance of bees, as well. We need the bees more than they need us. And the human angle, what can we learn from those bees?
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-15
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 35


 
Describing photos: autumn images
Essentially, a reading exercise. They match the descriptions to the pictures.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-100
Type:
Downloads: 26


 
Halloween!
They match up the picture and word and then they do the reading comprehension.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-14
Type:
Downloads: 32


 
What is Halloween?
A brief description of Halloween with a true or false exercise and some comprehension questions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Type:
Downloads: 60

 


Bullying
Anti-bullying week is coming up. I have made this for native English speakers, but I think a lot of the activities will be useful for esl teachers. Thank you to Tony Wow for permission to use his heart warming story about Kyle.

Level: advanced
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 80


Describing Pictures
21 slides, each with an image or images and exercises. I�ve prepared this for English GCSE students, but a lot of it is useful as an esl resource.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 84


European Day of Languages
Some slides about Europe, its capital cities and languages.

Level: intermediate
Age: 9-16
Downloads: 95


The Ghost at the Crossroads
A series of activities with a short story. This story is not mine; it is an urban legend which I found on the internet.

Level: intermediate
Age: 9-15
Downloads: 30


King Salvo and the Wise Witch
A 32 slide ppt with a short story and activities. The wise witch has put a spell on Salvo, but will it help him to be a better king? I have also uploaded a ws with the same name.

Level: intermediate
Age: 6-11
Downloads: 30


The UK general election May 2015
Some basic details about the main candidates and their parties. The info comes up, then the names, so that your students have a chance to see if they can name any. Some tasks are included, including a true or false activity.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Downloads: 34


Teaching adverbs in a subtle manner
I went on a course �Grammar for writing� which informs us that you should teach grammar, but in a covert sort of way. I made this little ppt, which will be a nice little starter for reinforcing adverbs.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 20


Picnic in the Park
Practice with the past simple tense. I start off with present continuous and Splat! Pupils come to the front and I say �She is sitting beside the ball� etc and the first to touch it wins....Then past simple. Well, I prepared this as a worksheet, but the picture (I have permission to use it) was too ...

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-15
Downloads: 108


Numeracy meets Literacy!
A series of activities which you can use as starters to bring numeracy activities into your language lessons. Also, a compilation of key maths words.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 10


Tips on scaffolding and supporting EAL learners
I have uploaded two of these mats in word - here they are updated. There is also a sentence generator and a grid for learning new words. I have seen these two in other formats(I�m not claiming originality) but I hope my versions will be useful.

Level: intermediate
Age: 5-100
Downloads: 27

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