Learners analyze the structural and linguistic differences between hard news reporting and opinion-based editorials.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade ESL students focused on the ethics and mechanics of academic research. Students learn to distinguish between intellectual property and common knowledge, master the art of quoting and paraphrasing, and create simplified citations and bibliographies to maintain academic integrity.
Students engage in a 'shadowing' technique, repeating audio immediately after hearing it to internalize the rhythm and flow of connected speech. This active processing reinforces their ability to predict and process sound streams.
Answer key for the Rhetorical Anatomy worksheet, providing the subtext and implied meaning for the final project's persuasive speech analysis.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th Grade ESL students focused on developing academic English skills through paraphrasing and synthesizing information. Students progress from identifying main ideas to drafting complete summary reports using multiple sources and formal attribution.
A high-stakes simulated networking mixer where students must apply their knowledge of idioms, phrasal verbs, and social listening to complete specific "missions."
A cumulative exit ticket for the "Search Superstars" sequence, assessing student mastery of keywords, Boolean operators, text features, and database usage.
