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duchessrachel

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I�m an American teaching adults in Chicago. Last year I taught adults in Turkey. Previously, I taught middle school for 4 years in Korea.

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Describing People
I used this 2 page worksheet in conjunction with a presentation about describing people. The chart on the first page gives students a guide for writing their own sentences describing a family member, friend, and themselves on the backside.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 200


 
First Day: Interest/Ability Survey
This information gathering worksheet helps me plan a successful course and get a feel for who my students are and where they stand. This worksheet is designed to get a feel for what the students are interested in learning and their ability. The bottom of the second page includes a section where students tell their likes and dislikes.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 134


 
Giving Advice
After teaching a lesson on how to give advice, this is a good follow-up worksheet. Key expressions include "What should I do?" "Why don�t you..." "You should...." "You shouldn�t..." "You�d better" "You�d better not..."
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 117


 
Simpsons Halloween Special "The Shinning" etc
This is a classic 22 minute, 3 part Simpson Halloween Special. You can give a little background information about the movie The Shining before students watch the first part. I found English subtitles. Search for Season 6 Episode 6 "Treehouse of Horror V"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 111


 
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Students discuss body language in pictures and then watch the TED Talk and answer comprehension questions: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 111


 
How to Learn a Language in 6 Months
Students discuss questions about learning a language, learn some background vocabulary from the TED Talk, then watch the video and complete comprehension questions. Video available here: http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/How-to-learn-any-language-in-si
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 107


 
Why Thinking Your Ugly is Bad For You (TED Talk)
A great TED Talk on low body image and how it affect�s society. The worksheet includes a pre-watching/post-watching discussion as well as some vocabulary and comprehension questions. It can be viewed for free here (with or without subtitles-- your choice): https://www.ted.com/talks/meaghan_ramsey_why_thinking_you_re_ugly_is_bad_for_you?language...
Level: advanced
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 100


 
TED Talk on Racism: The Little Problem I Had Renting a House
Students discuss questions on the topic of racism as a warmer, complete pre-watching vocabulary (matching exercise), and then watch the TED Talk, answering the comprehension questions True/False. After watching, students discuss their reactions and more questions about racism. TED Talk available to stream or download here: http://www.ted.com/talks/...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 94


 
New York, New York (Song and NYC quiz)
Students listen to Frank Sinatra sing "New York, New York." He sings really slowly and clearly, so it�s good for beginners. You can play it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yX_kZK57kA After the song, there are some questions to test the students on what I taught them about New York City
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 78


 
Jobs-- Giant Crossword
I made this worksheet to go along with a lesson in the book I teach out of entitled "When I Grow Up..."
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 71

 


Beyond Basic Family, ".........-in-law" Simpsons
After reviewing basic family vocabulary (mother, father, brother, etc...), I made this PPT to graphically teach my students the meaning of "in-law." It�s a difficult concept for students at first, but becomes easier as they see the many examples through the Simpsons family tree. I tested my students...

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 139


Palm Reading: Meaning of Lines
Students learn the meaning of six lines of the palm (life, health, marriage, love, job, mind) and then practice the future tense by reading a partner�s palm. I plan to upload the worksheet to go along with this.

Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Downloads: 105


Food Idioms
Teach your students some common food idioms through this PPT. I made it into a game in my classes, since my kids love competition.

Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Downloads: 16


Excuse me, how do you spell _________?
I teach English to Korea students. Despite studying English for years, my students still didn�t know how to ask "How do you spell ____________?" Instead, many were saying "Teacher, how spell you ______" or "Teacher, ________spelling??" I got really tired of this. I told them to stop calling me "teac...

Level: elementary
Age: 6-14
Downloads: 5

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