How to Respond to Essay Type Questions More Effectively
Every day, we deal with answering questions either informal or formal. In our daily conversations with our family and friends, we usually ask questions or answer questions. So, to be an effective communicator, we need to focus on the topic to be able to give an effective response.
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How to Write an Organized Paragraph
Many students are hard up in organizing their thoughts when they write paragraphs. Some tend to write whatever they think of spontaneously without planning how to organize their sentences. So, here is a simple process on how you can write an organized paragraph.
Self-Introduction
When introducing yourself, always remember to project a good and positive personality. Smile and greet your audience. Be aware of your posture if you need to stand in front of the class. Be polite and well-mannered. Here are some information you can include in your introduction.
WH Question Words
WH QUESTIONS
Using WH-Questions is very important in the quest for information. We use these words often in daily life, in classroom discussions, in teaching and even in research. So learning how to use these words properly will help you improve your writing and speaking skills.
Introductory Lesson for All Grade Levels
It’s been customary to know one another in the classroom in the first day of classes. The teacher may introduce himself/herself in a manner he/she prefers. After that, he/she may require students to introduce themselves individually. This has been a great orientation and introductory meeting at the beginning of the school year. Continue reading “Introductory Lesson for All Grade Levels”
How to Introduce Yourself in Front of the Class
Self-introduction
When you meet people the first time it would be necessary to introduce yourself. You may need to tell them basic information about yourself so they can know you better. They will know how to call you when they want to talk to you, and you can interact better with them. For example, during the first day of classes, you do not know some of your classmates yet especially if you move to another school. So, you need to be able to introduce yourself. Continue reading “How to Introduce Yourself in Front of the Class”
Environmental Protection Dialogue – ESL Lesson
Mark: Hi, John. Where are you going?
John: I am going to plant some trees in our school playground.
Mark: Oh, I see. That’s why you have a shovel and some seedlings.
John: Yes. Would you like to help me?
Mark: Sure. Let me carry that pail of water then, so we can have something to water the plants afterward.
John: I’m so glad I saw you here. You’re a big help.
Mark: No worries, it’s my pleasure to help. Let’s go!
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Tap the Word
Background
Tap the word is a race game. Trivia questions on different categories has to be prepared first. Answers should be single word for convenience. Five words at a time can be written on the board for each game. Continue reading “Tap the Word”
Dictionary Race
Background
This warm up game is ideal in introducing the lessons vocabulary. It can also be a stand alone lesson on using a dictionary. The teams should be provided dictionaries to make the game more exciting. If dictionary books are not available, you can instruct students to use their mobile phone dictionary app. The only drawback of using mobile phones is that students are tempted to do other things rather than focusing on the activity. Continue reading “Dictionary Race”