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Tag Archives: writing

Add a little colour to class with Grafitti Creator

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Here’s a brief description of ten uses of an online grafitti creator for your English Language Learners.  They require very little preparation and I’ve included some tips on how to use them.  All these games were chosen because they are free, easily accessible, engaging and fun for English Language Learners.
1) Project titles – [...]

Designing a Gaming shop

A speaking activity on the subject of gaming that requires no connectivity in the classroom.
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Designing the layout of a gaming shop

Language Focus: Future clauses with if, when etc

Time: 20 – 30 minutes

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Preparation
Download a copy of the gaming shop worksheet and print off enough copies for each pair of learners.
Playing
1) Don’t hand out the [...]

Narrative Tenses With Grow Cube

Level: Intermediate
Topic: Writing stories
Writing Focus: Narrative tenses
Time: 30 – 40 minutes

Game: Grow Cube

Key Language: canal    pool    pot    pipe    waterfall    dish    steps    cave    tower    skull    springs    dug    planted   flowed    built    grew    cut down    lit    added    threw
Preparation: Connected classroom with [...]

A Creative Writing Activity Using an Online Game

 
Level: Upper-intermediate
Topic: Planning stories
Writing Focus: Fictional story
Time: 1 hour/ 1.5 hours
Game: Arcane Season: The Miller Estate part 1
 
 Key Language: cellar, path, lantern, chest, hook, matches, well, rope, bucket, firewood, crate, rug, trapdoor, wine rack, barrel.
Preparation: Connected classroom or computer room. One printed copy of the flashcards. One photocopy of the walkthrough.
 The ‘Arcane season’ [...]