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Calculating Postage
High schoolers explore the services available to them at their local post office. As a class, students discuss the function of each method of delivery. High schoolers choose a postal option appropriate to a scenario the instructor...
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Words in the News: Bangkok - A City on the Move
Pupils brainstorm on what they know about Bangkok. They practice using new vocabulary words. They read an article about the World Cup in Bangkok and answer questions to end the lesson.
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Vatican Opens Archive
Students read an article about the Vatican opening up its archived files. They define and practice using any words that are unfamiliar to them. THey answer questions and discuss the article to end the lesson.
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Gorbachev Enters Software Piracy Argument
Students watch a news story about ex-President Gorbachev getting involved in a piracy case in Russia. After reading three statements about piracy, they choose the one that best fits their own views. In groups, they discuss each topic...
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Reporting Crime To Authorities
Students review how laws protect people from harm and loss of property. Students discuss and explain the infromation needed when making a report to authorities about a theft or bodily harm. A dialog is created and role played. This...
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Jobs
Pupils practice their vocabulary skills. In this language arts lesson, students examine pictures and textbook questions in order to expand their vocabulary related to jobs and careers.
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Communtiy Medical Facilities
Students describe various medical facilities and the services they provide. Working in pairs, students research and list the location and telephone number of community medical facilities and the services they provide. Independently,...
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Identifying Correct Change
Students analyze the importance of recognizing whether or not they have been given correct change. They brainstorm ideas for determining whether or not they have received correct change. Students model and practice dialog to request...
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Who Is Responsible For Repairs?
Students discuss household problems that may be eligible for repair by their landlord. As a class, students discuss the portions of their lease that require their landlord to repair damages and which damages they may be responsible for...
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Persuasive Paper: RFID
Students write a persuasive essay. In this persuasive writing lesson, students argue either for or against RFID technology. Students research RFID both as a class and individually, and follow paragraph-by-paragraph instructions to...
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Word Perfect
Students explore the value of personal written communication as compared to the use of e-mail or text messaging.
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Elvis Fanatic in Jail
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about an Elvis fan who stole from her employer to buy Elvis memorabilia. They assess how to understand a short news report and discuss the use of present perfect tense in the article.
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Grocery Shopping
Students build a functional vocabulary. In this ESL lesson, students watch a video that incorporates a lesson using "do" and "does" while grocery shopping. Students engage in a listening exercise where they listen for specific answers...
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Personal Indentification For Travel
Young scholars identify and describe the various documents they will need when traveling in the United Stans. They complete forms needed to acquire documentation needed for travel. Students write a description of a travel experience...
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How Willl I GEt There
Learners develop of list of different travel options and evaluate the schedules for these forms of transportation. Working individually, students interpret the schedules for local forms of transportation. They also list the pros and...
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Banking Account Options
Learners explore and discuss the various account options available to them at the bank. They create a paragraph stating the pros and cons of each kind of banking account. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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Exploring Satire - Jonathan Swift
Students study about satire and find examples Part One of GULLIVER'S TRAVELS. They then write an essay about the examples they found and how the writer used satire in his literary work.
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Writing a Movie Review
Students view a classic movie in class while taking notes. They write a summary/ review of the movie which includes the name of the movie, who wrote it, the characters and a retelling of the story. They include their opinion and how the...
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A Christmas Memory
High schoolers think about and remember a special Christmas they had with their family when they were younger. They write an essay using vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.
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Prom Letters
Students write two narrative letters, one to their grandparent and one to their best friend, describing their prom date. They organize the details on a graphic organizer, and write the letters addressing the style, tone, and level of...
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Withdrawing Money From The BAnk
Young scholars discuss the various options for withdrawing money from the bank. Students recognize the importance of keeping accurate bank records and personal banking information secure. This lesson is intended for young scholars...
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Telephone Directory Assistance
Students use their local telephone directory to locake information on a service provider.They write a descriptive paragraph based on the location of their service provider and the service they provide. This lesson is intended for...
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School Safety
Learners discuss the importance of abiding by the school rules in order to keep safe at school. Students identify why it is important to attend school regularly. This lesson is intended for learners acquiring English.
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Opening A Bank Account
Students identify the different types of accounts offered by local banks. Students review and define appropriate banking terms when opening an account. Working in pairs, students role play the proper way to open an account. This...