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50 Activities for the First Day of School is a collection of activities teachers can use on the first day of school or anytime they need an icebreaker or team building activity. While aimed at the English language classroom, the book is useful to any teacher. Activities include getting to know you games, creative ways to do needs evaluation, as well as methods of setting your expectations for the class on day one. The first day of school is the most...
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This folk tale from Vanuatu, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of the great chief Roy Mata. He brought peace to the island of Efate a long time ago by creating a new tribal system to unite the nation! Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency.
These graded readers include an introduction to Vanuatu and the story itself, large, full-color illustrations, graded language, a glossary,...
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What happens when an adventurous teen gets stuck in the middle of a natural disaster?
Ajax has a hard time fitting into a world of school and books. He wants to do the right thing, but his inability to sit still and pay attention keeps getting him in trouble. After a trip downtown for a job interview turns into a battle against the forces of nature, Ajax has an opportunity to discover whom he really is and what he has to contribute to society.
Rising...
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This humorous Romani folk tale, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of Babik, a clever man who uses his wits to trick Death, trap the Devil, and outsmart the angels! Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Romani culture (and why the word "gypsy" is a slur), comprehension and discussion questions, a map of...
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Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed...
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Teach pragmatics by getting dramatic in the classroom!
Life's ups and downs do not slow down the busy Curry family whose members are juggling jobs, family, school, sports, and wedding plans. But when 20-year-old Gigi announces that she has broken off her engagement to a computer gamer, everything comes to a stop. Everyone wants to help Gigi and Oscar, but in a modern romance, the rules the game are always changing.
Only the Best Intentions is part...
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What are you waiting for? The play's the thing!
Aida is planning to go to university and study science to get a practical in-demand job. However, there is a catch: Aida is a talented actress. When a famous theatre school invites her to audition for a spot, Aida's friends and relatives are excited about the opportunity. Everyone has advice for her, but Aida must make her own decision about her future.
Her Own Worst Enemy is part of the Integrated...
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Teach pragmatics by getting dramatic in the classroom!
Life's ups and downs do not slow down the busy Curry family, but when daughter Gigi breaks off her engagement to a computer gamer, everything comes to a stop. Everyone wants to help Gigi and Oscar, but in a modern romance, the rules the game are always changing.
“Only the Best Intentions” is part of the ‘Integrated Skills Through Drama’ series that teaches speaking and communication...
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Get students engaged in reading and writing with story prompts that are a bit outside the box Outside the Box is the latest Stories Without End book, a collection of science-fiction and fantasy stories without endings, leaving students to write their own, drawing on their own creativity. Even the most reluctant writer will find themselves sucked in with this deceptively simple method of getting students to write! Why sci-fi and fantasy? These genres...
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Language is more than words. But too often, we teach grammar as a set of boring rules, best practiced by filling out worksheet after worksheet. “60 Kinesthetic Grammar Activities” bursts this myth with a collection of activities that get students out of their seats and learning in a dynamic and active classroom. The benefits of kinetic language learning activities are many: teach gesture and non-verbal communication, activate our embodied mind,...
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What do you do if your best friend has a body odor problem?
Would you tell them directly, indirectly, have someone talk to them, or something else?
What if your smelly friend was also your secret crush? Does it matter if it's a boy or a girl? Have you ever been in this situation before? Is good hygiene important to you?
“What Would You Do?” by Taylor Sapp is more than just a collection of 81 tricky hypothetical situations. Each dilemma includes...
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