• Do a Homestay
• Learn English Fast
• Speak English everyday with the family
• Make American Friends
• Have Fun!
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Wednesday
Do You Want to Learn English in America?
• Do a Homestay
• Learn English Fast
• Speak English everyday with the family
• Make American Friends
• Have Fun!
Email me if you want to live in America and Learn English:
Monday
What the ACT and SAT Changes Mean for You
test than their predecessors. Some experts believe that competition between the two tests spurred the flurry of changes. Others believe that the adoption of the Common Core State Standards Initiative forced both tests to change the way tests are scored and structured. It’s not the first time that the College Board, the SAT administrator, or ACT, Inc., the ACT administrator, has made changes. It won’t be the last. But, what does it mean for you as a student?
The ACT Changes: Large and Small
In June of 2014, ACT officials announced a series of changes that will take place in 2015. Most of the changes involve the addition of new scores designed to give students a better indication of strengths and weaknesses and identify areas where they excel.
New scores include the following:
Writing passages will include a “text complexity progress indicator,” similar to the current reading section.A separate STEM score, based on math and science section scores.Instead of a composite score on the optional writing test, students will receive scores on language use, development and support, ideas and analysis and organization.A new English language score based on the reading, writing and English sections.A “progress toward career readiness” score, designed to give students a heads-up about successful career paths.
The modifications to the ACT itself include an increase in probability and statistical questions in the math section and greater complexity in one or more of the reading comprehension questions.
Another change that has not received much press is a restriction in the type of calculators permitted in the exam room. A study conducted by Northern Kentucky University professor Stephen Newman found that simply using a calculator with Zoom Math (a common algebra software program) for algebraic questions on the ACT Compass test and guessing the rest of the answers always resulted in a passing score. Other researchers confirmed his findings. As a result of the study, Kentucky banned the use of augmented calculators from ACT Compass tests in April of 2014. In May, Ed Colby, ACT spokesman, said that the ACT had also banned augmented calculators for the ACT Compass test.
The SAT Announces Big Changes
The SAT has been around since 1926. It is no stranger to change. During the 1930s and 1940s, math questions disappeared and reappeared. The 1950s brought changes to the verbal section. The first major renovation came in 1974. The types of math questions changed from data sufficiency to quantitative comparisons. The verbal section saw reductions in reading comprehension questions and the number of antonym and analogy questions increased. A new section, the Test of Standard Written English, was introduced. The next significant group of changes came in 1994 when the reading comprehension portion was renamed “Critical Reading.” The math section was expanded and the written English standard test was dropped. An essay and writing section was introduced in 2005, all quantitative comparison questions were dropped, test time was increased and the score scale changed.
In early 2014, the College Board announced sweeping changes to the SAT. Scheduled to take place in 2016, these changes include:
The writing test will become optional. It is now required. It will also change format. Students will be given a passage to read and asked to analyze evidence and respond.The reading test will ask students to analyze evidence and support their answers.Point deductions for incorrect answers will be eliminated.Obscure vocabulary words will be eliminated. Contextual meanings will be tested.The point scale, which was changed to 2400 in the 2005 sweep, will return to 1600.Exams will include written passages from significant events in American history and science. Examples cited were selections from the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and the written works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The ACT and SAT changes come at a time when an increasing number of colleges have gone to a “test optional” regime for college admissions. College admissions officials point out that it’s not test scores that most accurately predict success in college, but high school grades. The College Board’s decision to revamp the SAT is also indicative of its declining market share compared to the ACT. In 2012, for the first time in history, more students in the United States took the ACT than the SAT.
Sunday
Learn English Fast
100 Most Common English Words (Spoken)
Print out this document and fill in the blanks with your language.
-Grant
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-Grant
Tuesday
Idioms Lesson 02 C - Quiz
Please complete the quiz before looking at the answers below.
NO PEEKING!!
QUIZ ANSWERS:
6. a case of mistaken identity
7. a change of habit
2. a chief executive officer (CEO)
4. a combined total
3. a crucial component
8. a day off /a week off /a month off / time off
9. a dirty trick/dirty tricks
5. a fat cat
10. a flat out lie /a flat out guess
1. a habitual liar
NO PEEKING!!
QUIZ ANSWERS:
6. a case of mistaken identity
7. a change of habit
2. a chief executive officer (CEO)
4. a combined total
3. a crucial component
8. a day off /a week off /a month off / time off
9. a dirty trick/dirty tricks
5. a fat cat
10. a flat out lie /a flat out guess
1. a habitual liar
Idioms Lesson 02B
Homework: Use your newly learned words and phrases in conversation or the real world. If you see a situation that your word pertains to, say it aloud or say it in your head. Practicing is the best way to really learn.
Idioms Lesson 02 A
1. a case of mistaken identity
They talked to me as though I were my twin sister. It was clearly a case of mistaken identity.
2. a change of habit Unless you show a change of habit, you will fail.
3. a chief executive officer (CEO) The CEO is the Chief Executive Officer, the head of the company.
4. a combined total They added the subtotals of the two sections to arrive at the combined total.
5. a crucial component Studying is a crucial component in academic success. A student cannot succeed without studying.
6. a day off /a week off /a month off / time off She wanted a week off, but her boss only gave her three days off.
7. a dirty trick/dirty tricks He played a dirty trick and deceived them. a fat cat Some say that rich, privileged people are fat cats.
8. a flat out lie /a flat out guess She meant to deceive them, but they caught her, accusing her of a flat-out lie. He didn't win the count-the-pennies contest through skill, he just made a flat-outguess.
9. a habitual liar Why believe her? She's just a habitual liar. She lies as a habit, a lot of the time, about many things.
Homework: write a simple definition of the vocabulary we learned today.
2. a change of habit Unless you show a change of habit, you will fail.
3. a chief executive officer (CEO) The CEO is the Chief Executive Officer, the head of the company.
4. a combined total They added the subtotals of the two sections to arrive at the combined total.
5. a crucial component Studying is a crucial component in academic success. A student cannot succeed without studying.
6. a day off /a week off /a month off / time off She wanted a week off, but her boss only gave her three days off.
7. a dirty trick/dirty tricks He played a dirty trick and deceived them. a fat cat Some say that rich, privileged people are fat cats.
8. a flat out lie /a flat out guess She meant to deceive them, but they caught her, accusing her of a flat-out lie. He didn't win the count-the-pennies contest through skill, he just made a flat-outguess.
9. a habitual liar Why believe her? She's just a habitual liar. She lies as a habit, a lot of the time, about many things.
Homework: write a simple definition of the vocabulary we learned today.
Idioms Lesson 01 C - Quiz
Please complete the quiz before looking at the answers below.
NO PEEKING!!
Quiz Answers
4. a background check /a backgrounder
3. a ballpark figure
6. a big deal /a really big deal
2. a bitter pill
5. a box office hit/a blockbuster
1. a breadwinner
Idioms Lesson 01 B
Homework: Use your newly learned words and phrases in conversation or the real world. If you see a situation that your word pertains to, say it aloud or say it in your head. Practicing is the best way to really learn.
Idioms Lesson 01 A
1. a background check /a backgrounder We did a background check on him. He's clean. No prison record, outstanding warrants, that kind of stuff.
2. a ballpark figure Just give me the ballpark figure for the project, I don't need it down to the exact cent.
3. a big deal /a really big deal "So I blew my curfew, big deal," said the teenager.
4. a bitter pill After their winning streak, and intensive training schedule, the team's defeat was a bitter pill to swallow.
5. a box office hit/a blockbuster The movie was a great success, a box office hit.
6. a blockbuster. a breadwinner As the main wage earner, he is the breadwinner of the household.
Thursday
Wanna Fly To Seoul or From Seoul For Free?
A free flight to or from Seoul, South Korea seems too good to be true...right?
Well before you have your doubts, let me assure you that it is very true.
There's a little known way to fly for free or at a discount. It's called courier travel.
What in the world is courier travel? Well, you basically are paid to deliver urgent documents or packages from one destination to another. I am applying to be an international courier right now.
I will keep you updated.
The trusted company that I am using is called SeoulCourier.com
Here's a link so you can find out exactly what Seoul Courier and being an international courier is all about.
I personally can't wait to be an international courier because I love to travel, I enjoying helping people, I'm honest and a hard worker, and I am always professional and on-time. I believe that I would be a great fit for this kind of job.
I can't wait to get started. Are you ready to become an international courier too?
Let me know what you think of this opportunity.
- Galya (Guest Writer)
Well before you have your doubts, let me assure you that it is very true.
There's a little known way to fly for free or at a discount. It's called courier travel.
What in the world is courier travel? Well, you basically are paid to deliver urgent documents or packages from one destination to another. I am applying to be an international courier right now.
I will keep you updated.
The trusted company that I am using is called SeoulCourier.com
Here's a link so you can find out exactly what Seoul Courier and being an international courier is all about.
I personally can't wait to be an international courier because I love to travel, I enjoying helping people, I'm honest and a hard worker, and I am always professional and on-time. I believe that I would be a great fit for this kind of job.
I can't wait to get started. Are you ready to become an international courier too?
Let me know what you think of this opportunity.
- Galya (Guest Writer)
Car Idioms and Phrases
Ripped Off - You paid too much for something or someone charged you too much money.
"I really got ripped off when I got my BMW car insurance."
Through the roof - Very expensive.
"The rates for my new BMW motorcycle were through the roof!"
A Steal - a great bargain.
"I went to 5 different Mini Cooper dealers before I found a car that fit my budget. It was a steal!"
A Lemon - a bad car.
"I read in the latest BMW Magazine and BMWUSA report that the new BMW convertible is a real lemon."
Shoot for - choose or try to get.
"I think I'll shoot for the Audi convertible instead."
Fender Bender - minor damage to the body of a car, usually above or around the front tires.
"I want to sell my Mercedes Benz because it has a fender bender and too many scratches."
Sunday
FREE teacher worksheet - Flushed Away
Free worksheets for kids can be really hard to find. Here is a great worksheet for kids from kindergarten up to middle school that goes great with the movie Flushed Away. It's a free printable worksheet. Simply click on the image for your free printable worksheet.
Flushed Away is a fun animated movie about a pet rat who lives with a sophisticated family in London. One day, a dirty rat from the sewer makes his way into the sophisticated rats home. The dirty rat flushes the sophisticated rat (Roddy) down the toilet. Roddy has many adventures down in the sewer city with all of the other rat locals. In the meantime, he meets a girl rat and they try to get Roddy back to his home in London. The adventure is risky and fun. It turns out to be an exciting ride. I think you'll find this to be a great movie for kids and adults!
Did you see Flushed Away?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Flushed Away is a fun animated movie about a pet rat who lives with a sophisticated family in London. One day, a dirty rat from the sewer makes his way into the sophisticated rats home. The dirty rat flushes the sophisticated rat (Roddy) down the toilet. Roddy has many adventures down in the sewer city with all of the other rat locals. In the meantime, he meets a girl rat and they try to get Roddy back to his home in London. The adventure is risky and fun. It turns out to be an exciting ride. I think you'll find this to be a great movie for kids and adults!
Did you see Flushed Away?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Friday
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Tuesday
FREE teacher worksheet - Jungle Book
Free worksheets for kids can be really hard to find. Here is a great worksheet for kids from kindergarten up to middle school that goes great with the movie The Jungle Book. It's a free printable worksheet. Simply click on the image for your free printable worksheet.
The Jungle Book is a fun animated movie about a a child named Mowgli who is raised by Father Wolf and Raksha (his wolf parents that nursed him into a boy.)
The boy learns much from his animal friends. It's a funny and educational story for children which helps them take a deep appreciation for animals, nature, and our environment in a fun and entertaining way.
Did you see The Jungle Book?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
The Jungle Book is a fun animated movie about a a child named Mowgli who is raised by Father Wolf and Raksha (his wolf parents that nursed him into a boy.)
The boy learns much from his animal friends. It's a funny and educational story for children which helps them take a deep appreciation for animals, nature, and our environment in a fun and entertaining way.
Did you see The Jungle Book?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Monday
FREE teacher worksheet - Wall-e
Free worksheets for kids can be really hard to find. Here is a great worksheet for kids from kindergarten up to middle school that goes great with the movie Wall-e. It's a free printable worksheet. Simply click on the image for your free printable worksheet.
Wall-e is a fun animated movie about a robot that is left on Earth in the future to clean up the world because the humans wrecked the place. He gets a female version robot dropped on Earth with him which starts a cute romance story. Great movie for kids and adults!
Did you see Wall-e?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Wall-e is a fun animated movie about a robot that is left on Earth in the future to clean up the world because the humans wrecked the place. He gets a female version robot dropped on Earth with him which starts a cute romance story. Great movie for kids and adults!
Did you see Wall-e?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
FREE teacher worksheet - Kung Fu Panda
Free worksheets for kids can be really hard to find. Here is a great worksheet for kids from kindergarten up to middle school that goes great with the movie Kung Fu Panda. It's a free printable worksheet. Simply click on the image for your free printable worksheet.
Kung Fu Panda is a fun animated movie about a clumsy Panda who is accidentally picked as the next Kung Fu master. He surprisingly overcomes his fears and shocks everyone as he becomes a true Kung Fu master.
Did you see Kung Fu Panda?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Kung Fu Panda is a fun animated movie about a clumsy Panda who is accidentally picked as the next Kung Fu master. He surprisingly overcomes his fears and shocks everyone as he becomes a true Kung Fu master.
Did you see Kung Fu Panda?
Share your feedback with other teachers, parents, and students by posting comments below.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE...need help?
3 Tips to Gaining Control of Your Class
#1 Don't be the student's friend.
You are not their friend, you are their teacher. If you pretend to be their friend, they will not respect you as a teacher.By doing this, you undermine your authority and show the kids that you can be easily pushed to change your mind and give in just to please the students (your friends). I'm not saying that you shouldn't be nice to your students, but you should maintain a respectable teacher position; the one who is in authority.
#2 Set up classroom rules and stick to them.
Contrary to some belief, kids actually thrive in an atmosphere that has control and boundaries. If kids know what they can and cannot do, they can stop wasting their energy trying to push your limits by seeing how far they can go. With boundaries, students can focus their energy on learning. One example of a rule in my elementary classroom is: If a student is talking while I'm talking, they get a warning and I put their name on the board with one "X." If they do it again, they have to stand facing the corner with their hands in the air for 10 minutes. After the punishment, I take them outside the room, go down to their level, eye to eye and ask them if they know why they were being punished. They always say yes, because they know the system. They then tell me sorry and I let them return and join the class. You see, they aren't mad at me. They understand that they did not follow the rules. Funny enough, during the first week of classes, I may have a few students that have to stand in the corner, but as the school year continues, I rarely ever have to send anyone to the corner. Here and there, one student will slip and get an "X" next to their name on the board, but that gets them focused. This one simple system has eliminated all unnecessary talking in my classroom. What a joy one simple "X" brings!
#3 Be consistent.
Once you set a rule, stick to it. The first time you bend or break a rule, you lose all authority. Never break or bend your rules. Never play favorites. Treat all students with the same rules. Be totally consistent and the kids will respect you and your rules.
I remember my first day of teaching. I honestly thought I was going to get fired. I had students standing on their desks, one was under my desk, they were shouting ...it was a real zoo!
After getting some advice from co-workers and implementing a discipline system, I couldn't believe how much more enjoyable my classes were. The kids respected me because I now had guidelines and set boundaries. They knew exactly what they were allowed to do, and what they will get in trouble for doing.
There is currently a discipline system by Craig Seganti that teaches you how to get total control of your class and to enjoy teaching again.
There's a free discipline video on this site. You gotta check this guy out. He's totally passionate about his classes and teaching. His advice is invaluable for those of us teachers who have ever struggled with a class or student.
He doesn't give you a bunch of discipline techniques to try out. He gives you a system that works for any class. After you start using Craig's system, you'll find out that you no longer have to waste your time on discipline, you can focus on teaching (what us teachers are supposed to be focusing on.)
If you like, you can check out Craig's video on classroom discipline here:
http://budurl.com/ClassroomDiscipline
Thursday
English Pronunciation Video
English Pronunciation Video Sample
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English Pronunciation Made Perfect in 26 days is a video designed to improve a student's pronunciation.
It is made for students who are studying English as a 2nd language.
The video is easy to understand and teaches you the correct pronunciation of one English alphabet letter a day.
By the end of 26 days, you will have improved your English pronunciation, and can feel more confident when speaking, reading understanding conversational English.
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Do you like this English Pronunciation Video?
If you would like all 26 pronunciation video lessons, they are on sale for a low price below.
English Pronunciation Made Perfect in 26 days is a video designed to improve a student's pronunciation.
It is made for students who are studying English as a 2nd language.
The video is easy to understand and teaches you the correct pronunciation of one English alphabet letter a day.
By the end of 26 days, you will have improved your English pronunciation, and can feel more confident when speaking, reading understanding conversational English.
All 26 videos from A-Z
Only $4.99
Money-Back Guarantee
(they will download immediately to your computer)
Wednesday
How to understand English contractions?
Student: Freddy
Country: USA
Hi, I watched your videos on youtube, I am interested on your lessons. I understood all you talked in your videos, you have a good pronunciation, I mean you are very formal. I am working here in washington DC, sometimes I do not understand to my boss, I am afraid of lossing my job due to this, I think he is always talking with contractions, he is from Italy, do you have a device for this?. What I would ask you is if you have a method for understading this contractions, pelase email me if you have a method.
Grant Teacher's Answer:
Freddy,
this should help you understand contractions better:
How to Speak Like a Real American:
http://english-teacher-grant.blogspot.com/search/label/Speak%20Like%20A%20Real%20American
and:
http://www.pronuncian.com/materials/podcasts/Episode_13.aspx
Have a nice day,
Grant
Country: USA
Hi, I watched your videos on youtube, I am interested on your lessons. I understood all you talked in your videos, you have a good pronunciation, I mean you are very formal. I am working here in washington DC, sometimes I do not understand to my boss, I am afraid of lossing my job due to this, I think he is always talking with contractions, he is from Italy, do you have a device for this?. What I would ask you is if you have a method for understading this contractions, pelase email me if you have a method.
Grant Teacher's Answer:
Freddy,
this should help you understand contractions better:
How to Speak Like a Real American:
http://english-teacher-grant.blogspot.com/search/label/Speak%20Like%20A%20Real%20American
and:
http://www.pronuncian.com/materials/podcasts/Episode_13.aspx
Have a nice day,
Grant
Thursday
How to use Perfect Past Tense
Student: Johnny
Country: Spain
Explain me a bit about of the perfect past tense. I think a bit complicated !!!!
Grant Teacher's Answer:
The Past Perfect expresses the idea that something occurred before another action in the past. It can also show that something happened before a specific time in the past.
(source: http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/pastperfect.html)
Country: Spain
Explain me a bit about of the perfect past tense. I think a bit complicated !!!!
Grant Teacher's Answer:
The Past Perfect expresses the idea that something occurred before another action in the past. It can also show that something happened before a specific time in the past.
Examples:
- I had never seen such a beautiful beach before I went to Kauai.
- I did not have any money because I had lost my wallet.
- Tony knew Istanbul so well because he had visited the city several times.
- Had Susan ever studied Thai before she moved to Thailand?
- She only understood the movie because she had read the book.
- Kristine had never been to an opera before last night.
- We were not able to get a hotel room because we had not booked in advance.
- A: Had you ever visited the U.S. before your trip in 2006?
B: Yes, I had been to the U.S. once before.
Tuesday
How to use verbs with "to go"
Student: Johnny
Country: Spain
"i want some examples with the verb to go and their compounds!!!could you give me ?
Grant Teacher's Answer:
I need to go to the bathroom.
I want to go buy some new sneakers.
I have to go study.
I want to go to Italy for vacation!
Country: Spain
"i want some examples with the verb to go and their compounds!!!could you give me ?
so long teacher!!"
Grant Teacher's Answer:
I need to go to the bathroom.
I want to go buy some new sneakers.
I have to go study.
I want to go to Italy for vacation!
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