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Improving Language Fluency through the Introduction of Fables to ESL Students
The cultural wisdom of fables can pass from one generation to the next, no matter the language.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Jan 12, 2010 to
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Adding Humor to ESL Classroom Activities
Did you hear the one about . . . three EFL students walking down the road to their language comprehension workshop? "It's windy" says the first. "No it isn't, it's Thursday" says the second. "Me too." says the third, "Let's go for a drink!
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Jan 12, 2010 to
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Inspiring Young Poets: National Poetry Month Pre K-3 Activities
When Oprah Winfrey launched her search for the world’s smartest and most talented kids, 6 year budding poet, Prinzeono Key, reminded teachers and parents alike that even very young children can be inspired by the power of poetic expression.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Dec 8, 2009 to
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Harvest/Thanksgiving Day Festivals Around the World: A Collection of Educational Resources
This information will be of value for ESL, foreign language, and general language arts students to explore the topic. Giving thanks on Thanksgiving is an important American tradition, but it is not just a tradition celebrated in the United States.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: An ESL Cultural Perspective on America
Rooted in the homeland yearnings of America’s first generation of European immigrants, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a lively resource for ESL teachers to utilize when introducing America’s Thanksgiving culture to their English as second language students. *To watch in person: the route changed!
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Cooking Up Tasty American Recipes for Successful ESL Summer Activities
Summer is here! The fourth article in a series of four featuring ideas for cooking up tasty recipes for summer learning activities for ESL students of all ages.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Aug 4, 2009 to
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Meeting the Challenges of Suggesting Fiction for English as a Second Language Learners
When it comes to required classroom reading, ESL students are no different from native English speaking students, with varied tastes in the selection of reading material. Some ESL students will enjoy fiction, while others might consider it a waste of their time.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on May 4, 2009 to
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MILLEE: Mobile Technology And Immersive Learning for Literacy in Emerging Economies
In rural India, where almost half of school-age children can’t go to school, because they need to work to help support their families, cell phones are serving as m-learning educational resource that the children can access anywhere and anytime.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Mar 29, 2009 to
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Spring Poetry for ESL Classrooms
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, poetry month also marks the birth of William Wordsworth, a world-renowned English Romantic poet who wrote a classic spring-themed poem, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, also known as Daffodils.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Mar 20, 2009 to
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USAID Helps Children In Remote Andes Learn Spanish Through Poetry and Rhyme
In the remote Ecuadorian Andes village of La Vaqueria, school children are learning to speak Spanish through poetry and rhymes, as the result of a USAID program which trains teachers to implement creative methods to make learning Spanish more efficient for nonnative speakers.
Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Mar 16, 2009 to
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