Jen's Teaching Tips

Jen’s Teaching Tips #8: Mini-book

Jen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:14:09 +0000

The final of the four-part reading series, making a book as a post-reading activity.

Here’s a guide.

Jen’s Teaching Tips #7: Reading Speed

Jen — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:07:05 +0000

Get the students reading faster and comprehending more.

Jen’s Teaching Tips #6: Story Strips

Jen — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:04:05 +0000

A loud, rambunctuous and fun activity.

Jen’s Teachin’ Tips #5: Pre-reading

Jen — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:53:59 +0000

In the first in a four-part series on teaching reading classes, Jennifer expounds her philosophy on teaching reading to second language learners. She explains how to “dip” the students’ toes in their books through pre-reading.

Jen’s Teachin’ Tips #4: Class Newspaper

Jen — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:53:57 +0000

The last part of the writing series. This is a great group project.

Jen’s Teachin’ Tips #3: Group Writing Projects

Jen — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:52:28 +0000

Part of a four part series on dealing with writing classes.

Jen’s Teachin’ Tips #2: Using Cards for Writing Class

Jen — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:50:22 +0000

This week’s tip makes the most grueling segment of class (from both the student and teacher’s POV) actually fun and productive.

Jen’s Teaching Tips #1: Using Picture Prompt Cards in Writing Class

Jen — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:59:10 +0000

Having a hard time getting students to find a topic to write about? Try this technique.