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Double Standards

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(Image source  http://ewao.com/2017/09/21/30-forms-of-double-standards-that-youre-also-probably-guilty-of/ )

Making the Most out of the Gutenberg Project

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Source -  https://ebookfriendly.com/project-gutenberg-tips-tricks/ 8 tips and tricks to get the most of Project Gutenberg PIOTR KOWALCZYK   UPDATED ON DEC 9, 2016   277 In the simple guide below, you’ll find tips on how to make the most of Project Gutenberg’s catalog of public domain ebooks. Project Gutenberg  is one of the most important sources of free ebooks on the web. See also: 12 most-expected ebook bestsellers – spring 2017 The best 2016 infographics about books, libraries, and reading This longest-established ebook project releases books that entered the public domain, and can be freely used in electronic format. World’s first ebook ever, created by the founder of Project Gutenberg Michael S. Hart, was officially added to the catalog in December 1971 – and, obviously, is  still available for download . Currently, there are over 50 thousand ebooks in PG catalog. There are several file formats for download, including the ones compatible with Kindle (

Costumes, Costumes de Carnaval

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http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2016/09/make-quick-easy-rain-cloud-costume-ages.html

Free plays in English for Children

http://www.fictionteachers.com/classroomtheater/theater.html http://www.fictionteachers.com/classroomtheater/andso.html http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE12.html  ( The Hidden One A Native American Legend) https://www.dramanotebook.com/plays-for-kids/fairy-tale-plays-2/ http://freedrama.net/ http://freedrama.net/

Valentines day

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https://aliciateacher2.wordpress.com/culture-and-traditions/st-valentines-day/

How to Teach Conversational English

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How to Tea ch Conversational English 9 Best Practices by Stacia Levy When other teachers, even other ESL teachers, hear I’m teaching an ESL conversation class, they often say it sounds “relaxing,” or “fun” or “easy.” Most teachers will smile at this, of course, recognizing that any teaching, while it may be fun, is almost never “relaxing” or “easy.” And while the conversation class may certainly be less rigorous than, for example, an advanced writing class, it has its own set of problems. In a writing class, I know what the students need, and the title “Advanced ESL Composition” alone suggests the curriculum: course readings and several student essays on related topics over the course of the semester, in drafts increasing polished and focused on structure, grammar, and punctuation. A conversation class, however, is less defined. What exactly is a conversation class? What is the curriculum? Sometimes there’s not even a course text available. Despite this initial lack of

Printable Paper

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Comic Strip Printable Templates

From Picklebums: (The smaller set) http://picklebums.com/images/printables/picklebums_comicpages_small.pdf (The larger set) http://picklebums.com/images/printables/picklebums_comicpages_big.pdf Comic Book Template Extras http://picklebums.com/images/printables/picklebums_comicextras.pdf From Printable Paper.net https://www.printablepaper.net/category/comics

Teaching Using Comic Strips

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Using cartoons and comic strips   3     142     50     607 Printer-friendly version Cartoons and comic strips can be used from beginner level to advanced level for a variety of language and discussion activities. Cartoons are powerful teaching tools and can:  Tell a complex story in a few images Provide comment and provoke thought on events and issues in the news Give an example of vocabulary related to current trends and fads Provide easily identifiable characters to form the basis for sketches Show culture in action with the ways that men or women are behaving and are expected to behave Comment on and illustrate a whole range of issues like racism, teenage relationships, sexism, ageism, family relationships. Word of warning: The language used can sometimes be too colloquial and referential for lower levels to cope with. Choose your cartoons and comic strips with care. 1. Activities for exploiting cartoons Exploring the theme of h