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What is Hamlet Thinking?
Students explore Hamlet's character. For this Shakespeare lesson, students read the selected lines from Hamlet and write any unusual or difficult phrases. Students highlight the names of characters who speak the lines and underline words...
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Brushing Teeth Halts Heart Disease
Ninth graders examine the causes and effects of Heart Disease. In this ESL Current Events lesson, 9th graders read an article on Heart Disease. Students complete guided questions on the reading.
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Central Europe’s Glorious Ball Season Starts
Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball.
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English Lessons for Today’s Diplomats!
Students read an article on the English language. In this ESL lesson, students explore the meaning of the term 'diplomatic English,' then complete several activities centered around the article. Activities include vocabulary,...
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Who's Inside The Mitten?
Students use the Jan Brett story, 'The Mitten,' to develop self-confidence and improve their oral language skills. They also practice performing in front of a group. Students take on the various roles that the animals play in the story.
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Pumpkin Carving for K-2 Students
Learners engage in a variety of pumpkin activities. This lesson is especially rich for ESL students, who probably have little experience with this holiday and custom.
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People and Places -- Olvera Street and Fire Station #30
Learners explore the architectural landmarks and cultural history of El Pueblo de Los Angeles historical monument and the Fire Station. A reading of the text, A Visit to Olvera Street prefaces the research on the landmarks.
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Housing
Learners prepare for life on their own after graduation. They explore various types of housing available in the United States. Students study about caring for a home including how to resolve problems and repairs.
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AIDS
Students in an ESL classroom examine the effect of HIV/AIDS on the continent of Africa. As a class, they identify the concerns of the Treatment Action Campaign to determine if they are justifiable or not. They must identify the main...
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Making Kites
High schoolers engage in the study of kites and focus upon the evaluation and designs invovled. They conduct research into the different types of designs and use the information in order to create unique project designs. The drawings are...
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Patients Die in Britain as Foreign Doctors Can’t Speak English Properly
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist with foreign doctors not fluent in English. In this Great Britain Health System focussed for ESL activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a...
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What Causes AIDS?
Twelfth graders in an ESL classroom use the internet to research the causes of AIDS. As a class, they discuss the topics mentioned in the various websites and determine if they are viable causes for the disease. They create a...
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HIV/AIDS Education
Students in an ESL class listen to a song about HIV/AIDs in English. During the song, they write down examples of situations in which a friends did something for them. They work with a partner to create a dialogue that someone can have...
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HIV/AIDS Education
Students in an ESL classroom brainstorm on activities already being done around the country to raise the awareness of HIV and AIDS. In groups, they develop and create a leaflet or brochure to target young children on how to prevent...
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Credible Sources on the Internet: What to Trust, What to Dismiss and When to Cite a Source
Wait, you mean researchers don't all use Wikipedia? Teach your class about intelligent research with a lesson about evaluating digital sources. The lesson starts with a quickwrite and includes vocabulary exercises and several...
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Russell Crowe
In this listening worksheet, 6th graders listen to a biography of Russell Crowe and answer questions. Students fill in missing words in a transcript of the podcard. A full transcript is also included.
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Sarkozy Suggests Roma ‘Should be Sent to Luxembourg’
Tenth graders examine the role of Nicholas Sarkozy in the European Union. In this European Union ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a radio conversation on what they have read.
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Communtiy Medical Facilities
Pupils describe various medical facilities and the services they provide. Working in pairs, students research and list the location and telephone number of community medical facilities and the services they provide. Independently,...
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Preventing Household Hazards
Pupils identify how household materials can be hazardous to themselves and family members. Precautions for preventing and/or minimizing various hazards are discussed as a class. Working in pairs, students create a directory of...
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Who Is Responsible For Repairs?
Students discuss household problems that may be eligible for repair by their landlord. As a class, students discuss the portions of their lease that require their landlord to repair damages and which damages they may be responsible for...
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Mystery of the Real Robinson Crusoe Solved
Students explore the location of the campsite of fictional character Robinson Crusoe. In this ESL lesson, students read an article that discusses the whereabouts of Robinson Crusoe's campsite, then have a class discussion on the...
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Rusyns Survive Time in Central & Eastern Europe
Tenth graders study the different ethnicities in Europe. In this Eastern Europe ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and complete guided questions. Students participate in a debate.
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Why do we Dream of a White Christmas?
Students examine a reading selection on how the idea of a white Christmas was developed. For this ESL lesson, students share a class discussion about the article then complete several assignments to reinforce what they learned, including...
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Easter Folklore Traditions Live on in Slovakia
Students survey an article that discusses Slovakia traditions. In this ESL lesson, students read an article and then complete several activities, including a class discussion on folklore traditions, a vocabulary assignment, a...