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Little Women: Big learning opportunities with our project-based ideas
Introduction
1. Talk about the title and read the blurb.
"This is the much-loved story of the four March sisters. Meg is the eldest and is about to fall in love.
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Tips on choosing graded readers for teens and adults
During the holidays and the school term, we should always be ready to recommend books based on our students’ language needs, levels and interests.
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A Connecticut Yankee in the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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From reading to performing: 3 Shakespeare plays in the language class
Bringing Shakespeare into the English class
Whether our students know it or not, they may already be using Shakespeare's language. Not consciously, of course.
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Explore the forest of Robin Hood
Say the name Robin Hood, and a series of ideas, images and connotations immediately come to mind.
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The Age of Innocence: projects for the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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All about adaptations
Think of your favourite classic tale or novel, and then try to remember the different adaptations you have read, seen or heard of it.
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All about adaptations: speaking and writing tasks to have fun with adaptations
This week we have been looking at various aspects of adaptations.
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Lesson plan: Virginia Woolf
At first glance, reading Modernist fiction with language learners might seem like a challenging idea.
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Three projects with Peter Pan
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning."
The story of Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell is an all-time favourite for many readers, both young and old, and its numerous adaptation
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Anne of Green Gables Projects for the English Class
From Canada all the way to Japan, Anne (with an'e') Shirley is one of the most popular characters of children's literature.
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An Interactive Lesson Plan: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde a good choice for your English class?
First of all, it's a fascinating story, one that everyone will remember.
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