You betcha!
Demonstrating a magic trick would be an excellent way to not only practice expository writing but also to improve oral/written vocabulary.
In order for the trick to be successful, it is important that the student conveys exactly what they want to happen in the order they want it to happen in. If they don't, they immediately see the results of their omission(s).
Give it a shot! Try a few magic tricks out to practice them.
Idea generated from ESL Library
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Let's Chirp It Out!!
4Pics1Word...Great Word Association App for ELL Learners
I continue my search for apps that will help my students become more familiar with the English language in a bilingual classroom. Last year, one of our tutoring teachers on my campus came across a great app that helps with word associations. I am always on the hunt for apps that will help build their English vocabulary and make it fun at the same time. This app, "4Pics1Word" is a hangman type game where students must find what all four pictures have in common. They are given a certain time to unscramble the letters to make a word. The student collects a certain amount of coins if they need to use them when they get in a bind. I love this app and I use it in my Daily 5 Rotations under Working With Words. I have the students write their "new words" in their writing journal that they have learned. This is a great way to build their bank of "new" words and use these words in their daily writing.
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