Lesson Plan

Reading Activity

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Ready to integrate technology into your ELL instruction? Check out this reading lesson that has language learners using the Internet and apps, joining online book clubs, and creating blogs. A fine model of what can be done.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals investigate a news story in their first language and use English to present the story and its significance to the rest of the class
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is designed for intermediate to advanced language learners
Pros
  • The resource includes a link to a site that permits class members to access news stories in their first language
  • Links are also provided to discussion boards, the New York Times opinion page, and a blog that contains instructions on how to create an online book club
Cons
  • None