G6-9+English


 * Grade 6-9 English**

[|South Auckland Association of Teachers of English (SAATE)] =[|Essay Map]= is a handy tool from the folks at [|Read Write Think]. [|Essay Map] provides students with step by step guidance in the construction of an informational essay. Some of my students seem to struggle most with constructing an introduction and conclusion to their essays. Essay Map is particularly good for helping students visualize the steps needed to construct good introductory and conclusion paragraphs.

=[|Writing Fun]= =[|Nik's Daily English Activities]= For English language and digital literacy skills. As with all tools, it is not the tool that is the most useful part, it’s what teachers do with it… Here are a list of a few resources for ESOL teachers…
 * Writing Fun explains the types of text commonly written in schools with printable organizers and examples showing text structures, grammatical features and publishing ideas. ||
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 * Writing text types covered include reports, procedures, explanations, expositions (persuasion, point of view), discussions, narratives, recounts, descriptions, responses (inc. reviews), letters, invitations, news articles and emails. ||

ICT for students learning English - NESB or ESOL by Toni Twiss ESOL resources blog BBC English This is a fantastic resource which has a wide range of activities putting learning English in to an authentic learning context BBC English - words in the News This resource looks at words used throughout the week in the news and helps students to understand their context and meaning. BBC English - quizzes BBC Wordmeister Play the game to test your vocabulary skills. There are thousands of words to practise. BBC English - You Tube A YouTube channel put together by the BBC for use with students learning English. A FANTASTIC resource. Flash cards Available for free download British Council - Games for learning English Play and Learn Just for Fun