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Jayho

Australia



Greetings. I work with students of all ages. I LOVE my job and I LOVE this site. And, in case you hadn�t noticed, I love cats, too.

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Conversation Cards
Use this set of 28 cards to discuss/revise important aspects of BOOK REPORTS. Use these cards in conjunction with my BOOK REPORT KIT. Enjoy.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 51


 
Newspapers
Newspaper vocabulary wordsearch/wordfind. You can use it with my PPT �Understanding newspaper articles�. (n.b. background page colour does not print)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 42


 
Conversation Cards
Use this set of 18 cards to practise conversational skills. Mixed topics. I call this mixed topic series "The Art of Conversation". This is Part 2. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 161


 
Debate Kit Part 2 (of 2)
Debate kit (Part 2 of 2) includes diagram, speech for chairperson, tips for speakers and adjudication sheet. Remember to download Part 1 of this kit for sheet student instructions and worksheet, vocabulary, list of topics, and procedure. Use this kit in conjunction with with my Debate PPT, Debate CONVERSATION CARDS and Debate CROSSWORD.
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 585


 
Debate Crossword
Use this crossword to help students become more familar with debate vocabulary. Matches the vocabulary used in my Debate Kit. Use this crossword in conjunction with with my Debate Kit, Debate Conversation Cards and Debate PPT.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 70


 
WORLD FIRST: Tiny Town Bans Bottled Water
Extend your water/pollution/environment/community theme with this WORLD FIRST story of a tiny Australian town that has banned single-use bottled water. The reading includes vocabulary, prefixes, multiple choice questions, geography, advantages & disadvantages, personal opinion and individual creativity. Key included. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 107


 
Australian Christmas Song: Six White Boomers [kangaroos]
Imagine six white kangaroos (boomers) pulling Santa�s sleigh. Treat your students, young and old, to an Aussie experience with this catchy song and cloze activity.
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26


 
Rain in Spain with a Great Dane called Germaine
An original rhyming text about a holiday with a smelly dog. Includes comprehension questions and an activity to create a funny text using an online rhyming generator. Answer key included. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
Type: reading
Downloads: 13


 
Conversation Cards
One of the many language functions in English is changing the subject. Place these cards face-up on the table. Students must change the subject using any phrase of their choice. When they have used it they must remove it and select another card. Use in conjunction with, or separate from, my other CC on Changing the Subject.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 59


 
Conversation Cards
*** More Numbers Fun *** with this second set of numeracy conversation cards. Use these additional 14 discussion cards to reinforce and revise numbers. Part 3 of this set is in progress so stay tuned or leave a comment and I�ll let you know by PM.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 33

 


Class Debate
This is the first part of a debate set of resources. Use this to introduce the concept of debate to your class. See also debate conversation cards .

Level: intermediate
Age: 15-100
Downloads: 274


Biography: Key points for writing a biography
This simple, plain and very colourful 12 page presentation informs students of the key information required when writing a biography. Follow through with my template where students can record their research notes on the person they are researching.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 216


Understanding Newspaper Articles
PPT to facilitate understanding of newspapers/newspaper articles. Group discussion activities include: what is news; explore what-when-where-who-why-how for readers & publishers; what makes a newsworthy item; and, structure of a news article. See also matching wordsearch.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Downloads: 165


Plagiarism Quiz
Test your students knowledge on plagiarism

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 18


Alphabet Snow Challenge
Challenge your students to find a word about Christmas for each letter of the alphabet. Do it individually, in pairs or teams. Make a poster and illustrate it. Enjoy!

Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Downloads: 22


St Patrick�s Day Alphabet Challenge
Challenge your students to find a word about St Patrick�s Day for each letter of the alphabet. Do it individually, in pairs or teams. Make a poster and illustrate it. Enjoy!

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 47


Word Game: Valentine
This fun and attractive word building activity challenges students to find 2,3,4&5 letter words within the word �valentine�. The final slide asks for a 6 letter word of the name of a capital city often called the city of love. Enjoy!

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 36


Writing a Book Review
Looking for a PPT on book reports? Then look no further. This attractive and colourful 18 page PPT outlines key requirements when writing a book review and includes examples. Use it with the class or let your students work through it individually on their own computer. Enjoy!

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 262


Alphabet Fruit & Vegetable Challenge
Challenge your students to find a fruit or vegetable for each letter of the alphabet. Do it individually, in pairs or teams. Make a poster and illustrate it. Enjoy! [Uploaded 5/12/09]

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 55


Story Writing Practice
ESL story writing practice tips. If you are seeking a PPT on story writing then look no further. This attractive and colourful 18 page PPT outlines key requirements when writing a story and includes examples and topics. Use it with the class or let your students work through it individually on their...

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 295


Vegemite: reading, questions, wordsearch
Introduce your students to a cultural icon of Australia: VEGEMITE! Students read the text, answer the questions and find the words in the wordsearch

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100


Articles (cloze & wordsearch)
For ADULTS. Students read a story about an international student and choose the correct article. Reading, grammar, vocabulary/word search.

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100


Australian Football: reading, questions, wordsearch
Introduce your students to Australian football. Students read the text, answer the questions and find the words in the wordsearch. Suitable for upper-intermediate and anyone who is a fan of ball sports.

Level: advanced
Age: 14-100


Dictionary Skills: Words containing �car�
Every answer in this 13 question OE contains the word �car�. It encourages students to identify visual patterns of words containing smaller words, a valuable spelling strategy. Can be done as a dictionary skills activity or as a short fun filler.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100