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Listening skills: lesson plans
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Teachers can find lesson plans for different listening activities of different topics. They can make use of these listening activities to develop students’ listening skills.
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English Language Listening Lab Online
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It includes over 1,000 listening activities for students. Most listening activities come with downloadable MP3 audio files, transcript and interactive quizzes. Here are some examples.
1. Sports
Task: Students are required to listen to the descriptions and identify the correct sport.
2. Family Photo
Task: Students are required to identify the various mothers and fathers with their sons and daughters.
3. Daily Diet
Task: Students are required to to listen to the foods that the boy likes to eat often.
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ETV Channel - English Subject
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ETV is a good source for listening activities as the language used in the programme is suitable for students of that level. Teachers can play the video in class and make use of the worksheets to desgin listening and speaking activities.
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123 Listening
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This website provides different levels of audio clips and printable listening exercises for language teachers. Here are some examples.
1. Classroom
Task: Students are required to listen for the classroom objects.
2. Weather
Task: Students are required to listen for the weather.
3. People and Occupation
Task: Students are required to listen for different occupations.
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Title: Teaching Phonics And Word Study In The Intermediate Grades: A Complete SourceBook (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) (Paperback)
Author: Wiley Blevins
Publisher: Teaching Resources (May 1, 2001)
Language: English
Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 0439163528
ISBN-13: 978-0439163521
Book Description:
A complete sourcebook that includes concise background, readymade lessons for teaching phonics, syllabification, and root words, extensive word lists, activities, and more.
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Title: Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in Good Books (Hardcover)
Author: Daniel L. Darigan, Michael O. Tunnell, James S. Jacobs
Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 17, 2001)
Language: English
Paperback: 608 pages
ISBN-10: 0130813559
ISBN-13: 978-0130813558
Book Description:
Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in good Books has several key, unique features…
- Original interviews with 21 children’s book authors/illustrators
- Integrated technology features including Internet teaching strategies, an accompanying free CD database, and guidance for using the Companion Website
- Teaching Tips that share practical K-8 teaching strategies
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Title: The 100+ Series Vocabulary in Context: 1500 Words Every Middle School Student Should Know (Paperback)
Author: Margaret Brinton
Publisher: Instructional Fair (January 16, 2002)
Language: English
Paperback: 128 pages
ISBN-10: 0742402258
ISBN-13: 978-0742402256
Book Description:
Students improve their communication and writing skills as they improve their vocabulary. The main focus here is on identifying context clues to help them to better understand the correct definition of each word. Contains a variety of activities to stimulate interest and ensure that students can apply what they’ve just learned. Reproducible. 128 perforated pages.
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Title: Students To Use Context Clues: Strategies and Practice Pages That Teach Students How to Use Context Clues to Build Vocabulary and Comprehension (Paperback)
Author: Helen Zeitzoff
Publisher: Teaching Resources (February 1, 2005)
Language: English
Paperback: 80 pages
ISBN-10: 0439524776
ISBN-13: 978-0439524773
Book Description:
Packed with practice pages, this one-of-a-kind resource helps students read independently and confidently. Students practice nine simple strategies for using context clues to figure out the meanings of unknown words- without the help of an adult or a dictionary! Includes helpful strategy sheets for students and teachers and a reproducible strategy mini-poster.
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Title: Building Vocabulary With Familiar Songs: A Unique and Fun Way to Motivate Students to Play With Language and Enrich Their Vocabulary
Author: Kathleen Dorsey
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching (August 1, 2007)
Language: English
Paperback: 64 pages
ISBN-10: 0439813115
ISBN-13: 978-0439813112
Book Description:
Introduce students to new words and their meanings using favorite childhood songs and rhymes. First, students sing or recite a familiar song or rhyme and discuss what it means. Then, they replace some of its words with synonyms. Students can learn 10 to 20 new vocabulary words per song or rhyme. A fun yet meaningful way to build vocabulary! For use with Grades 3–6.
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Title: Speaking, Listening and Drama
Author: Andy Kempe
Publisher: David Fulton Publish (July 7, 2005)
Language: English
Paperback: 114 pages
ISBN-10: 1843120410
ISBN-13: 978-1843120414
Book Description:
Written for practicing and trainee English and Drama specialists, this text clarifies what constitutes useful knowledge about spoken English and how pupils aged 11-16 can develop their skills in speaking and listening through the use of drama.
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Title: Vocabulary Skill Building
Author: Tonya Y. Sims
Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 19, 2005)
Language: English
Paperback: 136 pages
ISBN-10: 1420825259
ISBN-13: 978-1420825251
Book Description:
The Vocabulary Skill Builder is a resource book designed to enrich the language arts program. Each of the 30 lessons include 20 words and their definitions followed by a variety of activities that reinforce writing, word knowledge and comprehension skills. A "Home Connection" is included in every lesson to encourage parent participation. Complete answer key is included. For grades 5-8.
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Title: The English Teachers’ Companion, Third Edition:
A Complete Guide to Classroom, Curriculum, and the Profession
Author: Jim Burke
Publisher: Heinemann; 3 edition (November 2, 2007)
Language: English
Paperback: 568 pages
ISBN-10: 0325011397
ISBN-13: 978-0325011394
Book Description:
The third edition of The English Teacher’s Companion again delivers vital information on the teaching of English, including foundational advice for teaching literature; nurturing reading, writing, and thinking skills; and organizing for success. But it also responds to needs that Jim has heard in speaking engagements and professional development workshops across the country. Teachers and teacher educators asked for:
- the latest research on literacy
- more information about national standards
- ways to consider gender in instruction
- advice for teaching Advanced Placement classes
- ideas for teaching media literacy and incorporating technology effectively into instruction
- even more resources for mentoring new teachers
- analysis of how trends in society, culture, and politics impact teachers and their classrooms.
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