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by shshiri
02 Nov 2013, 16:09
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Creative ways to teach Writings To ESL students
Replies: 3
Views: 7255

Re: Creative ways to teach Writings To ESL students

Hi Galit
Why don't you try creative ways, like letting the students write poems: show them how a limerick looks like and let them try writing one themselves' let them experience in different types of writing: a letter, a movie script, a contract... and so on.
what do you think?
by shshiri
01 Nov 2013, 16:20
Forum: Games & Activities
Topic: how to create a crossword
Replies: 6
Views: 22343

Re: how to create a crossword

Hi,
try this site:
http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/
I've tried it and found it nice and friendly
BTW - which grade do you think crossword puzzles are fit for?
Shiri
by shshiri
01 Nov 2013, 09:28
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Reading comprehension
Replies: 2
Views: 6553

Re: Reading comprehension

Hi Shir, Reading comprehension relies on rich vocabulary and understanding of syntax, context and structure. I believe in learning through experience, therefore "letting the kids play" with words, brainstorming with them about the origin of new words, letting them explore rather than recit...
by shshiri
01 Nov 2013, 08:53
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Learning through experience
Replies: 1
Views: 5030

Learning through experience

Hi, I'm Shiri. I believe that students learn more efficiently through active participation, creative involvement and pleasant, original experience. For instance, using media, interactive tools or simply letting the students do free research and show a presentation about a subject. Do you have any id...