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Padlet - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Padlet - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Spontane Sprechen - TV Commercials - Herr Mess

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Spontane Sprechen - TV Commercials - Herr Mess

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Hier mal ganz kurz eine kleine Idee, die wir jüngst im Konversationskurs ausprobiert und für gut befunden haben, um spontanes Sprechen zu üben.

Die Kinder werden mit ihrem Handy bewaffnet auf das Schulgelände geschickt, um mit ihrer Kamera ein Objekt auf dem Schulhof zu fotografieren, das sie aus welchem Grund auch immer bemerkenswert finden (Objekt, keine Leute!). Die geschossenen Fotos werden im Anschluss auf einer Taskcards-Pinnwand gesammelt. Nun muss jeder aus der Gruppe sein Foto einer anderen Präsentation zuweisen, indem er oder sie jedes der Fotos in Taskcards mit dem Namen der jeweiligen Person betitelt. Einfach den oberen Rahmen des Bildes anklicken, und man kann einen Namen eintragen.

Die auserkorene Person hat nun den Auftrag, dieses zugewiesene Objekt als TV-Presentator in einer 3-minütigen Vorstellung den Zuschauern im Kurs schmackhaft zu machen. Dabei soll er

in Taskcards neben dem Namen das Objekt mit einem medienwirksamen Namen betiteln

das Objekt mit Hilfe des Bildes ausgiebig beschreiben

die Vorzüge des Objekts hervorheben

positive Adjektive und Steigerungen zu benutzen

Wir hatten lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß wie in diesen Minuten. Und für mich sehr interessant zu sehen, was für einen Blick die Teens auf unseren Standort haben und sich auf interessante Details stürzen

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Hier mal ganz kurz eine kleine Idee, die wir jüngst im Konversationskurs ausprobiert und für gut befunden haben, um spontanes Sprechen zu üben. Die Kinder werden mit ihrem Handy bewaffnet auf das Schulgelände geschickt, um mit ihrer Kamera ein Objekt auf dem Schulhof zu fotografieren, das sie aus welchem Grund auch immer bemerkenswert finden (Objekt, keine Leute!).

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Von Herrn S. habe ich die folgende Vertretungsstunde zugesandt bekommen, mit der Erlaubnis seine Idee teilen zu dürfen. Angelehnt ist diese an die Netflix-Methode, welche die meisten von euch vermutlich schon kennen.

Die Idee

Die Idee ist, dass die Schüler*innen nach einer kurzen Hinführung ihre eigene Netflix-Serie analog skizzieren, um diese anschließend im Rahmen eines Gallery Walk der Klasse zu präsentieren. Herr S. hat hierfür eine eigene kleine Serie entwickelt, um sein Vorgehen einmal zu skizzieren und um ihn die Vertretungsstunde einzuleiten.

Vorbereitung und Durchführung

Für die Vertretungsstunde braucht ihr demnach keine große Vorbereitung, sondern müsst lediglich das Template anpassen und die Vorlagen für die Schüler*innen ausdrucken.

Hier genügen fünf bis sechs Exemplare, je nachdem mit welcher Gruppengröße ihr arbeitet. Alternativ könnt ihr selbstverständlich auch mit dem digitalen Template direkt arbeiten und eure Schüler*innen die Serie auf dem Tablet erstellen lassen. Hierzu findet ihr die Vorlage bei den Materialien sowohl als Keynote, PowerPoint und PDF.

Materialien

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Von Herrn S. habe ich die folgende Vertretungsstunde zugesandt bekommen, mit der Erlaubnis seine Idee teilen zu dürfen. Angelehnt ist diese an die Netflix-Methode, welche die meisten von euch vermutlich schon kennen. Die Idee Die Idee ist, dass die Schüler*innen nach einer kurzen Hinführung ihre eigene Netflix-Serie analog skizzieren, um diese anschließend im Rahmen eines...

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Lesson plan made in collaboration with Harry Waters from Renewable English :) Topics: General English - sustainability - inventions Level: B1 and above Skills: Listening and Speaking Link to short interview: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEuaKfz%5FE8bR2vc&cid=B6457668BB8AA568&id=B6457668BB…

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speaking activity: ordering at a restaurant

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speaking activity: ordering at a restaurant

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Restaurant Menus Online: Pizza, Chinese, and More - Allmenus

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Allmenus.com is the most comprehensive restaurant menu and food delivery guide with over 255,000 menus. View updated menus and order online for fast delivery.

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The Climate Action in Language Education series

This lesson is part of our series of 'Climate Action in Language Education' teaching materials. There are twelve lesson plans in the series, available for teachers of primary, secondary and adult learners of English. See the full list of lesson plans in this series.

About this lesson plan

In this lesson, learners will learn extreme weather vocabulary and read and listen to news reports about weather events. They then collaborate in groups and role play an emergency meeting to save their town. This lesson would be suitable as a supplement to a unit on weather, geography or the environment, after a recent extreme weather event, or near World Meteorological Day on 23 March.

The lesson plan and student materials have been designed to be used in either face-to-face classrooms or remote teaching contexts.

Aims:

To raise awareness of increasing risk of extreme weather events due to global heating

To review vocabulary of weather events, e.g. hurricane; collocations about weather, e.g. heavy rains, advised to stay indoors

To listen for specific information

To collaborate creatively on an awareness-raising event

Age and level:

Lower secondary learners at upper-intermediate level (CEFR B2)

Time:

90 minutes approximately or two shorter lessons

Materials:

The materials can be downloaded below in PDF format.

Lesson plan for remote teaching contexts

Lesson plan for face-to-face classroom teaching

Remote teaching class presentation

Student worksheets

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Get Students Out of their Seats with a Lesson on Gender Stereotypes

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My beloved father was a chauvinist doctor and my mother was an undercover feminist. I am sure you've heard the saying "opposites attract"and that appeared to be the case with my parents. It was not an easy combination to live with. My father was the main breadwinner and my mother was the housewife. These were their roles in the house and to be honest, I don't think my mother had an issue with that arrangement. The problem was he expected us (three sisters) to fully cooperate doing housework while my only brother did nothing but smile when we complained it was unfair. My father, on the other hand, and contradictorily, expected us to get the best marks at school 'cause we were expected to go to university and get a degree so as not be the housewife my mother was. Who understands men? 😉

Today I want to share with you a lesson I did with my Intermediate students about Gender Stereotypes. This is a lesson where common general stereotypes about men and women are challenged.
Level: B1/B2
Aim: Get students to discuss general stereotypes about men and women using different expressions to give opinion.
STEPS
1. Give handouts containing expressions used to give opinion. Encourage students to use a variety of expressions when they give opinion.

2. Ask Do you know any stereotypes about men and women? Instruct students to talk for about five minutes and then ask them to give feedback.

3. Play the video Differences between Men and Women to get students into the mood. It's a funny little video. I hope nobody takes offence.

4.Using Blue-tack, stick the posters containing the statements they need to discuss on the walls of the classroom.

5. Ask students to, working in twos or threes, wander around the classroom and randomly choose the posters they want to discuss.

Sticking posters on the walls of the classroom enables students to get out of their seats and talk to different people. As always it is important to make sure they understand the importance of using English and only English.

Learn English and have fun!

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My beloved father was a chauvinist doctor and my mother was an undercover feminist. I am sure you've heard the saying "opposites attract"and that appeared to be the case with my parents. It was not an easy combination to live with. My father was the main breadwinner and my mother was the housewife.

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Did you know that in the UK we spend about £503m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine's Day? This lesson is designed to be used near the date of Valentine's Day (14 February) to talk about the topic of love and romance.

Students will brainstorm vocabulary related to the topic and then discuss some well-known quotes about love. They will speak about how people can find love and read about Valentine's traditions in the UK. Students will then create a character for themselves and take part in a speed dating role play, as well as deciding how important love is in our lives.
Aims:

To practise and develop vocabulary related to love and romance

To practise speaking and reading skills

To practise giving opinions

Age group: secondary and adult

Level: B1 / B2

Time: 60 minutes

Materials: Valentine's Day worksheet

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Did you know that in the UK we spend about £503m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine's Day? This lesson is designed to be used near the date of Valentine's Day (14 February) to talk about the topic of love and romance.

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Why I Live a Zero Waste Life - Lauren Singer - TEDx – Freeed.com

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As teachers and students of the most widely-used language for speaking about current issues, it can be frustrating when we need to use a coursebook pu...

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Food waste lesson plan aims at raising awareness about food waste and engaging students in a discussion.It combines listening and speaking, and may be used to supplement topics about food, nutrition, and social problems. It is suitable for both groups and individual students

Background

This lesson is based on a campaign Intermarche, a French chain of supermarkets, organized in 2014 to cut down on food waste. The campaign was called Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables and used a number of techniques to promote and implement their idea. All images and the video used to teach this class are promotional materials produced for the needs of this campaign.

In order to teach this class, you need to get familiar with this emaze presentation first, as it is going to guide you each step of the way.

I recommend watching the video and going through this website:

Love Food, Hate Waste - an initiative that teaches about food waste and ways to combat it, partially through publishing recipes that enable people to use leftovers and information on how to properly store food

The Task

Step 1 (slides 1-8)

Don't reveal the topic of the class (the presentation is called F.W. so that students are kept in the dark when they see the URL). Start by showing your students cropped pictures of fruit and vegetables, asking them to guess what they are.

Step 2 (slides 9-12)

Show complete pictures of the carrot and eggplant. Ugly and disfigured are adjectives used by the campaign authors where each piece of fruit or veg comes with its unique, negative adjective. You might use this moment to elicit from your students more adjectives like this.

Step 3 (slides 13-14)

Let your students see 4 posters and explain they are a part of a social campaign organised in France in 2014 by Intermarche.

Step 4 (slides 15-16) Listening

Tell your students they are about to watch a video explaining the idea of Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables. Go through the vocabulary spot first, adding any words you think your students might find difficult to understand. There are 4 questions for your students to answer while they watch. You will probably need to watch the video twice. Check answers with the class.

Step 5 (slide 17) Speaking

Go through Talking Points with your students. You might choose to discuss them with the whole class or let pairs / smaller groups discuss their answers first. Find out your students' stance on the topic of food waste and see whether they find it relevant. Try to elicit some ideas on how to prevent food waste ( question 4).

Step 6 (slides 18-19) Discussion / Debate

Once your students expressed their general opinion about the issue of food waste, move on to the Idea Bank. Depending on how much time you have left / your preferences, you might choose to discuss only one idea with your students.

Love Food, Hate Waste

You could hold a whole separate lesson using only this incredible website. Just this great infographic makes for an eye-opening class discussion. I decided to focus on the recipe and storage > fresher longer sections the website offers, which is a follow-up to Talking Points, question 4.

Ask your students:

1. Do you ever look for ways to utilize leftovers/products which are nearing their expiration date? How?

2. Have you ever taken a risk of preparing a seemingly crazy dish, using only what you had in your fridge? Why? How did it turn out?

3. Do you know any tricks/tips on how to make your food stay fresh longer? Share and compare with your partners.

4. Have you ever looked for advice on how to prevent food waste? If so, where and how?

5. Do you think the Intenet is a trustworthy source of information regarding this topic? Or would you rather trust your family members' / friends' advice?

6. Do you witness a lot of food was around you (school, workplace, home)?

7. Do you do anything to raise the awareness about the issue of food waste? If so, what is it?

If you are looking for more engaging lesson plans to make your students talk, check out my lesson plan about and

Personal Experience

I have been meaning to incorporate Inglorious Fruits and Veg. into one of my lessons for a long time now. I find the idea and visuals so compelling I had little doubt my students would remain indifferent. I was right, it was an instant discussion generator and made a potentially dull (or worse, too preachy) topic of food waste (which I personally find to be a major issue) something my students wanted to know more about ( the infographic from Love Food, Hate Waste is a great source of extra info for those interested).

It was really enjoyable to deal with the Idea Bank with my students, although I have to admit, teenagers showed almost zero interest in Idea #2. On the other hand, my adult students, who are well aware of what running a household and planning domestic budgets means, were truly interested in the concept of a leftovers cookbook, and we spent a significant amount of time discussing different ways of preserving food/ reducing food waste.

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Last week TED-Ed published a new lesson titled Why Is Cotton In Everything? The lesson begins with an explanation of why cotton was used by the Inca in suits of armor. From there the lesson delves into the properties of cotton that make strong, soft, and flexible. The bulk of the lesson is then spent on how cotton fibers grow.

At the end of Why Is Cotton In Everything? there is a suggestion to watch The Life Cycle of a T-Shirt. That video explains how tee shirts are made and distributed around the world. The lesson also takes a look at the environmental impact of the tee shirt industry.

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Cotton and the Life Cycle of a Tee Shirt

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Last week TED-Ed published a new lesson titled Why Is Cotton In Everything? The lesson begins with an explanation of why cotton was used by the Inca in suits of armor. From there the lesson delves into the properties of cotton that make strong, soft, and flexible.

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34 Black History Videos for students in every grade level

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The past several years have certainly been unprecedented ones-a pandemic, civil unrest, political turmoil, and more. Through it all, racial injustice has taken center stage. At times, we've all navigated uncomfortable conversations, but it's more important than ever to dig deep and be the leader our communities deserve. Here's a list of Black history videos for students in every grade level.

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Black History Videos for Elementary School

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"I have a dream ..." Your students might know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, but what do they know about the iconic civil rights leader who said them?

The Life of Rosa Parks

Learn about Rosa Parks, often called the "Mother of the Freedom Movement," and what made her so brave and remarkable.

"I Am Jackie Robinson" by Brad Meltzer | Read-Aloud

Jack Roosevelt Robinson broke the baseball color line and became the first African American to play major league baseball in the modern era.

The Story of Frederick Douglass

Are you learning about the abolitionist movement in the United States? The emancipation and subsequent freedom of Frederick Douglass is explored in this educational video.

The Breathtaking Courage of Harriet Tubman

Take a closer look at the life of escaped slave and American icon Harriet Tubman, who liberated more than 700 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.

Muhammad Ali Biography

This video tells the story of Muhammad Ali, a legend in boxing and Black history.

Malcolm X (Civil Rights Leader)

Malcolm X was a civil rights leader whose life journey brought him from fighting for equal rights "by any means necessary" to fighting for justice with peace.

"Teach Me About Garvey" Read-Aloud

Teach Me About Garvey shares the story of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political activist and founder and first president-general of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, through which he declared himself Provisional President of Africa.

Brown v. Board of Education

Brown v. Board of Education was a case brought to the Supreme Court in 1954 after Linda Brown, an African American student in Kansas, was denied access to the white-only schools near her house.

"A Picture Book of Jesse Owens" Read-Aloud

Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon, or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. A Picture Book of Jesse Owens tells his inspiring story.

Black History Month Tribute to Mary Mcleod Bethune

Take a trip back in time as we celebrate Mary Mcleod Bethune, an icon in education.

"Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History" Read-Aloud

This chapter of Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History tells the story of James Mercer Langston Hughes, one of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry. He is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.

"Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History" Read-Aloud

This section of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History shares the journey of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on November 14, 1960.

Sojourner Truth-Abolitionist & Women's Rights Pioneer

Sojourner Truth was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter and became the first Black woman to successfully sue a white man for a family member's freedom, in 1828.

How Nelson Mandela Fought for Equality and Freedom

Nelson Mandela is famous for his fight against apartheid in South Africa. His unique efforts for peace and reconciliation transformed his country, and he ultimately became president.

"Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou" Read-Aloud

In this read-aloud of the international bestseller from the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.

Black History Month Profile: Serena Williams

Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam tennis singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time.

What Black Lives Matter Means to Kids

Join the Kind Crew for a powerful episode with motivational speaker Nyeeam Hudson as they share how to use the power of art and honest conversations to fight racism.

Black History Videos for Middle and High School

Dred Scott v. Sandford

Dred Scott sued his master for his freedom, and Judge Robert Taney ultimately issued two historically consequential rulings. First, African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue in court. Second, Congress did not have the constitutional authority to ban slavery from the states.

Emmett Till-American Freedom Stories

On August 24, 1955, a white cashier lied and claimed that 14-year-old Emmett Till flirted with her. Four days later, two white men tortured and murdered the teenager. His murder galvanized the emerging Civil Rights Movement. This is one of the most moving Black history videos for students.

Harriet Tubman: Biography

Harriet Tubman was an incredibly brave woman who sacrificed her own life to free hundreds of slaves from plantations via the Underground Railroad.

The Electrifying Speeches of Sojourner Truth

Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist.

Marcus Garvey: Biography

Marcus Garvey was an orator for the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, and although at times controversial, he is considered a national hero in Jamaica and inspired the Rastafari movement.

Brown v. Board of Education in PBS's The Supreme Court

This video covers the Supreme Court's historical rejection of segregation in southern schools. This is one of the most relevant Black history videos for students on this list!

Oprah Winfrey-American Media Proprietor & Talk Show Host

Watch a mini biography of Oprah Winfrey, who ascended from an impoverished childhood to become one of the most powerful and influential celebrities in the world.

Moments in History: Remembering Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall was one of the country's greatest jurists and civil rights advocates, but he was also a gifted storyteller.

Civil Rights and the 1950s

Take a trip back to America in the 1950s and the early days of the civil rights movement.

The Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Theater

In the 1920s, there was a blossoming of all kinds of art made by African Americans in Harlem. Authors like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston were writing plays, and Black theater companies were drawing larger audiences than ever before.

Quincy Jones Biography: Life and Career of the Producer and Composer

This short documentary celebrates the legendary life and career of top American jazz musician, composer, arranger, record producer, and entrepreneur Quincy Jones.

Equal Protection: The 14th Amendment

Spark a discussion on the 14th Amendment with a focus on the "equal protection" clause and how it relates to civil rights.

Nelson Mandela: Civil Rights Activist & President of South Africa

Nelson Mandela was a nonviolent anti-apartheid activist, politician, and philanthropist who became South Africa's first black president.

Maya Angelou-Civil Rights Activist & Author

Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet, and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Serena Williams and Misogynoir: The Meaning of Sexism and Racism Towards Black Women

Author and SUNY Stony Brook professor Crystal M. Fleming explains what misogynoir means and why Serena Williams calling out sexism at the 2018 U.S. Open Final was a critical moment for Black women.

Black Lives Matter Movement

Watch Global Citizens share their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement. This is one of the best Black history videos for students right now.

Can Kids Change the World?

The fight for civil rights didn't just include adults, it included kids like seven-year-old Ayanna Najuma, who braved harsh consequences to make their communities more inclusive. To learn more about Ayanna and other Kids Who Fought for Change, visit this resource from Scholastic.

Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month? Facts for Kids

Watch as these kids explore how Black History Month was created to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the United States.

Miss Jessica's Black History Month Song

This Grammy-nominated song from Miss Jessica's World is a celebration of Black excellence in American history both past and present. ​You can d ownload the karaoke version for the classroom!

Sesame Street: Celebrate Black History Month Compilation

Celebrate Black History Month on Sesame Street! Join Elmo, Gabrielle, and Tamir as they sing their new song, "Listen, Act, Unite," from Sesame Street 's "Power of We" special. Then, rediscover favorites from Will.I.Am's "What I Am" to Erykah Badu's song about friendship.

Head over to Mr. Pete's Playhouse for this new anthem for kids. "I Am the Dream" inspires kids to believe that they can be and do anything while celebrating the strong Black figures who helped paved the way for them to succeed!

The Undefeated | Black History Month Kids Read-Aloud

Join Ms. Mera as she reads the powerful book The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson.

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40 Black History Videos for Students in Every Grade Level

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Looking for lesson ideas for February and beyond? This list of Black history videos for students is perfect for all grade levels.

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51 Great short stories to teach in middle school

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Short stories are a perfect teaching tool for middle schoolers. Because they require less time to read, they're an easy way to expose your students to new authors and genres. Also, between stylistic intricacies and plot twists, short stories hook readers and hold middle schoolers' attention like nothing else.

We've compiled this list of short stories that are great for teaching middle schoolers. Links to each story are included below (they are sometimes scanned reproductions). Always remember to check in advance for typos, and be sure to respect copyright protections. Finally, before you bring these short stories for middle schoolers to your classroom, make sure the material (and whatever twist ending is in store) is previewed and appropriate.

Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers

1. "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison

"The minute I walked in and the Big Bozo introduced us, I got sick to my stomach. It was one thing to be taken out of your own bed early in the morning-it was something else to be stuck in a strange place with a girl from a whole other race."

Why I love this: Morrison's stated goal in this short story, which begins in an orphanage, was to remove "all racial codes from a narrative about two characters of different races for whom racial identity is crucial." Also, it's perfect for studying style and spurring conversation.

"'Does this safari guarantee I come back alive?'"

"'We guarantee nothing,'" said the official, 'except the dinosaurs.'"

Why I love this: It's rich with descriptive language and fast-paced, dialogue-heavy action. This story unfolds its terrible tension to reveal a perfect ending.

"Maple Street. 6:44 p.m., on a late September evening. Maple Street in the last calm and reflective moments ... before the monsters came!"

Why I love this: Reading a play can be a wonderful classroom management trick. For example, let the talkative kids ham it up, let the quiet kids just follow along, and let the sound-effects kids do their thing.

"Among the newcomers were two young men, one of handsome presence with a bold, frank countenance and manner; the other a ruffled, glum-faced person, heavily built and roughly dressed. The two were handcuffed together."

Why I love this: Even though O. Henry's language can be tough for kids today, "Hearts and Hands" is quick and clear and hits exactly as you want his stories to hit.

5. "The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen

"And the Wind kissed the Tree, and the Dew wept tears over him; but the Fir understood it not."

Why I love this: It's a poetic fairy tale, and it's great for teaching theme. Expect that short stories like this one will make middle schoolers get mad at you, though.

6. "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

"The sight of the little Breton girl who came to do the work in her little house aroused heart-broken regrets and hopeless dreams in her mind."

Why I love this: It's great for honors students and for teaching how to write compelling characterization.

"Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death."

Why I love this: It's a perfect anchor text for a discussion assignment.

9. "The Circuit" by Francisco Jiménez

"It was that time of year again. Ito, the strawberry sharecropper, did not smile. It was natural. The peak of the strawberry season was over and the last few days the workers, most of them braceros, were not picking as many boxes as they had during the months of June and July."

Why I love this: We enjoy doing this as a read-aloud, to lead into reflective writing or discussion.

10. "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen

"All I've ever wanted is for Juli Baker to leave me alone. For her to back off-you know, just give me some space."

"The first day I met Bryce Loski, I flipped. Honestly, one look at him and I became a lunatic. It's his eyes. Something in his eyes. They're blue, and framed in the blackness of his lashes, they're dazzling. Absolutely breathtaking."

Why I love this: We can explore how different points of view affect our understanding, and it's a very accessible text for middle school students.

"Framton shivered slightly and turned towards the niece with a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension. The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes."

Why I love this: It's flexible enough for everything from a Halloween read-aloud or a close reading for setting, theme, and characterization.

"Before the clock was quiet again, many in the crowd saw that in the first room, the blue room, there was a masquerader who had not been seen before."

Why I love this: Because Poe should be included in every list of short stories for middle schoolers. Also, Death is a character, and it's a wonderful example of descriptive writing.

"We chose for our victim the only child of an influential citizen named Ebenezer Dorset. He was a boy of ten, with red hair. Bill and I thought that Ebenezer would pay a ransom of two thousand dollars to get his boy back. But wait till I tell you."

Why I love this: It's hilarious, because it's basically Home Alone set in the Old West.

"These are desperate times, and I'm not as desperate as a lot of people, but I'm desperate enough to need this job."

Why I love this: Filled with Alexie's trademark style, it's a quick look at the generation gap and perfect for a read-aloud or studying characterization. Like his other story on this list, the text we chose is edited to be more school-appropriate.

"He was a good husband, a good father. I don't understand it. I don't believe in it. I don't believe that it happened. I saw it happen but it isn't true. It can't be."

Why I love this: We savor the slow realization that the people in the story might not be exactly what they seem, and kids love [ spoiler alert].

"He lay on the sidewalk, bleeding, and he thought only: That was a fierce rumble. They got me good that time, but he did not know he was dying."

Why I love this: We learn how it ends right in the beginning. This piques students' curiosity so they continue to read with attention and curiosity.

17. "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov

"Execution kills instantly, life-imprisonment kills by degrees. Who is the more humane executioner, one who kills you in a few seconds or one who draws the life out of you incessantly, for years?"

Why I love this: It has all the ethical questions of the best Russian novels.

"It's like that in America. It's a place where things can change for people, and many people always seem to have hope. At least that's how it seems to me. Maybe I was beginning to think this way, too, although my hope was very small."

Why I love this: It's long enough for a mini-unit, and it's great for teaching the basics of storytelling and style.

"Greg thought he heard the noise again. His stomach tightened as he held himself still and listened intently. There weren't any more scraping noises, but he was sure he had heard something in the darkness-something breathing!"

Why I love this: WDM's universe is immediately accessible for many middle school kids, and this story gives us a chance to expand the unit into a study of the blues and all the musical genres it inspired, unleashing all kinds of creative project possibilities.

"On the way to his homeroom, Victor tried a scowl. He felt foolish, until out of the corner of his eye he saw a girl looking at him. Umm, he thought, maybe it does work. He scowled with greater conviction."

Why I love this: This story captures the middle school experience so well, and Soto always does such a great job integrating diverse voices into his work.

"Then I said if I had my glases I coud see better I usally only ware my glases in the movies or TV but I said they are in the closit in the hall. I got them. Then I said let me see that card agen I bet Ill find it now."

Why I love this: The story of an intellectually disabled man who is temporarily able to blend into "normal" society brings out great questions, even for today's students.

"In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man."

Why I love this: If you're looking for short stories for middle schoolers to teach descriptive characterizations, Walker's text serves as a wonderful model.

"The room was warm, the curtains were closed, the two table lamps were lit. On the cupboard behind her there were two glasses and some drinks. Mary Maloney was waiting for her husband to come home from work."

Why I love this: It shakes up kids' perceptions of Dahl, whom they know from "James and the Giant Peach" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

"Casually, one day, Miss Dietrich asked Nancy Lee what color frame she thought would be best on her picture. That had been the first inkling."

Why I love this: It's a compelling and troubling story that ends with a note of inspiration, which is what all our students need right now.

"The light was so weak at noon that when Pelayo was coming back to the house after throwing away the crabs, it was hard for him to see what it was that was moving and groaning in the rear of the courtyard. He had to go very close to see that it was an old man, a very old man, lying face down in the mud, who, in spite of his tremendous efforts, couldn't get up, impeded by his enormous wings."

Why I love this: Exploring Márquez's magical realism is an exciting, eye-opening experience for students.

26. "Charles" by Shirley Jackson

"'Why did Charles hit the teacher?' I asked quickly.

'Because she tried to make him color with red crayons,' Laurie said. 'Charles wanted to color with green crayons so he hit the teacher and she spanked him and said nobody play with Charles but everybody did.'"

Why I love this: It validates the experience of students who don't play by the rules, and it's still got the perfect twist ending.

"We walked along the upper corridor in the shadows, walking from patch of moonlight to patch of moonlight. It really was a big house. I wished I had a flashlight."

Why I love this: Students simply love it. Period. Gaiman knows how to write for today's kids, and this story never fails to hold their attention from the drop.

"At the hotel my mother was Missus Alburest, and I was little girl, as in, 'Hey, little girl, stop riding the elevator up and down. It's not a toy.'"

Why I love this: It's less a short story than an anecdotal essay about the words we use to identify one another, especially our loved ones. It's one of those short stories for middle schoolers that's perfect for starting the school year.

"That was because the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man. He was not alarmed by the lack of sun. It had been days since he had seen the sun."

Why I love this: It remains engaging, the pace is perfect for studying plot, and the style is a fun model for narratives.

30. "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield

"The door shut, the firm heavy steps recrossed the bright carpet, the fat body plumped down in the spring chair, and leaning forward, the boss covered his face with his hands. He wanted, he intended, he had arranged to weep."

Why I love this: It's a skillfully written riddle of a short story.

"I was six when my mother taught me the art of invisible strength. It was a strategy for winning arguments, respect from others, and eventually, though neither of us knew it at the time, chess games."

Why I love this: We use it early in the school year as a subliminal recruitment tool for our chess team.

"Will Harris sat on the bench in the waiting room for another hour. His pride was not the only thing that hurt. He wanted them to call him in and get him registered so he could get out of there."

Why I love this: It's a small story about a very big issue, and it's driven by compelling dialogue.

33. "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

"On a rooftop near O'Connell Bridge, a Republican sniper lay watching. Beside him lay his rifle and over his shoulders was slung a pair of field glasses. His face was the face of a student, thin and ascetic, but his eyes had the cold gleam of the fanatic."

Why I love this: The video game generation connects quickly to the setting, and the moral questions are worth talking about.

34. "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe

"He had come out of the war with five inestimable blessings-his head, his wife Maria's head, and the heads of three out of their four children. As a bonus he also had his old bicycle-a miracle too but naturally not to be compared to the safety of five human heads."

Why I love this: There are opportunities to discuss point of view and theme and to explore countless research topics.

"Tradition. In Miss Ralston's class the boys have always carried the water bucket. Until one day, the girls decide it's time to challenge the rule."

Why I love this: What better way to empower young world-changers than a short story for middle schoolers about gender roles?

"The next day when the principal called me into his office I knew what it would be about. He looked uncomfortable and unhappy. I decided I wasn't going to make it any easier for him, so I looked him straight in the eyes. He looked away and fidgeted with the papers on his desk."

Why I love this: The limited first-person perspective of the young narrator provides an interesting window on racial and social politics.

"Antonio was fair, lean, and lanky, while Felix was dark, short, and husky. Antonio's hair was always falling over his eyes, while Felix wore his black hair in a natural Afro style."

Why I love this: It works as a great extension text if you're examining sports fiction, buddy stories, ethical questions, or characterization.

"In that vast cemetery where the odor of death was already attracting vultures from far away, and where the weeping of orphans and wails of the injured filled the air, the little girl obstinately clinging to life became the symbol of the tragedy."

Why I love this: Allende does historical fiction like no other.

"It was very hot and the express from Barcelona would come in forty minutes. It stopped at this junction for two minutes and went on to Madrid."

Why I love this: Students can analyze craft, bias, and character development.

40. "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

"They walked down the hall of their HappyLife Home, which had cost them thirty thousand dollars with everything included. This house which clothed and fed and rocked them to sleep and played and sang and was good to them."

Why I love this: Every student enjoys reading a story about getting revenge on their parents.

"'Gee,' said Tommy, 'what a waste. When you're through with the book, you just throw it away, I guess. Our television screen must have had a million books on it and it's good for plenty more. I wouldn't throw it away.'"

Why I love it: This science-fiction story works wonderfully as a compare-and-contrast text or as a model for students' own speculative narratives.

"George and Hazel were watching television. There were tears on Hazel's cheeks, but she'd forgotten for the moment what they were about. On the television screen were ballerinas."

Why I love this: The subversive genius of Kurt Vonnegut always provides essential lessons in style and critical thinking.

"'In my time,' said the grandmother, folding her thin veined fingers, 'children were more respectful of their native states and their parents and everything else. People did right then.'"

Why I love this: It really freaks out the kids when the grandmother meets her match in a twist that we see coming just in time to really feel the horror. If you're looking for short stories that are engaging and rich for character study, this is the one for middle schoolers.

44. "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

"You open your eyes and everything's just like yesterday, only it's today. And you don't feel eleven at all. You feel like you're still ten. And you are-underneath the year that makes you eleven."

Why I love this: It's an elegant work of fiction with poetic devices. And it's adorable.

"It was about eleven o'clock at night, and she was walking alone, when a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse. The strap broke with the single tug the boy gave it from behind."

Why I love this: It's an example of an important lesson taught with firm grace and compassion. The beautiful characterization makes it a great text to study for technique.

"'Or what if there was a wish machine on your wall?' Ray said, snatching the bag of generic-bag chips off Benny's mattress and pushing a grubby hand inside."

Why I love this: It gets kids thinking about the future in unique ways.

47. "Valediction" by Sherman Alexie

"The next morning, we met up before school, and vowed to never do it again. One time was kind of innocent, but more than that would be criminal. But after practice that night, we did it again. Then again the day after that. We shoplifted for a week."

Why I love this: Few writers do coming-of-age stories these days better than Alexie, and this has a solid lesson.

48. "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid

"Wash the white clothes on Monday and put them on the stone heap; wash the color clothes on Tuesday and put them on the clothesline to dry; don't walk bare-head in the hot sun; cook pumpkin fritters in very hot sweet oil ..."

Why I love this: It's unconventional and accessible at the same time. I love exposing students to different types of narratives, because it really helps them extend their creative ideas.

"I remember never believing that whites were really real."

Why I love this: The narrative takes the ordinary American perspective and turns it on its head like only Ms. Angelou can do.

"It had been raining for seven years; thousands upon thousands of days compounded and filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum and gush of water, with the sweet crystal fall of showers and the concussion of storms so heavy they were tidal waves come over the islands."

Why I love this: You can align it to events in American history when it was written. In addition, you can use it to help students imagine their own versions of the future.

51. "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

"I watched the group as it slowly came closer and saw that in the center of the strange procession was a man wearing a tall black hat. He'd pause now and then to peer at something in his hand and then at the houses on either side of the street. I felt cold and hot at the same time as I recognized the man. 'Oh, no!' I whispered. 'It's Grandpa!'"

Why I love this: Short stories for middle schoolers that highlight the wisdom and experience of elders are always welcome in my classroom.

"We'd arrived at St. Lucy's this morning, part of a pack fifteen-strong. We were accompanied by a mousy, nervous-smelling social worker, the baby-faced deacon, Bartholomew the blue wolfhound, and four burly woodsmen."

Why I love this: Great literature about werewolves is a joy to teach.

"Yollie's mother, Mrs. Moreno, was a large woman who wore a muu-muu and butterfly-shaped glasses. She liked to water her lawn in the evening and wave at low-riders, who would stare at her behind their smoky sunglasses and laugh."

Why I love this: It causes students to examine their relationships with family.

"If still you think me mad, you will think so no longer when I describe the wise precautions I took for the concealment of the body. The night waned, and I worked hastily, but in silence. First of all I dismembered the corpse. I cut off the head and the arms and the legs."

Why I love this: It has a ghost story with an unreliable narrator, terrifying action, and no ghost.

Why I love this: It's fun to perform in class. Also, you can pair this with the Twilight Zone version to analyze craft and perspective.

"He walked briskly down the street. He was trying to do everything briskly these days. Briskness, he had decided, was the one common characteristic of all successful businessmen."

Why I love this: I get the chills just thinking about this story. Students love that too.

"Dragonriders, even if they were still only hopeful candidates for the glowing eggs which were hardening on the hot sands of the Hatching Ground cavern, were expected to be punctual and prepared."

Why I love this: It's simply a beautiful story, and kids love the fantasy/sci-fi motifs.

"It was I who renamed him. When he crawled, he crawled backwards, as if he were in reverse and couldn't change gears. If you called him, he'd turn around as if he were going in the other direction, then he'd back right up to you to be picked up. Crawling backward made him look like a doodlebug, so I began to call him Doodle."

Why I love this: It's one of those short stories for middle schoolers that's straight-up heartbreaking, so be prepared for that, but it's also rich with symbolism and character development.

"I never had summer-I had summer school. First grade, summer school. Second grade, summer school. Thirdgradesummerschoolfourthgradesummerschool. In fifth grade, I vowed I would get interested in fractions, the presidents of the United States, Mesopotamia; I would learn my English."

Why I love this: It's Julia Alvarez, which means the kids don't even realize they're reading. In fact, they're just experiencing her point of view, which is always engaging.

60. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

"The lottery was conducted-as were the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program-by Mr. Summers, who had time and energy to devote to civic activities. He was a round-faced, jovial man and he ran the coal business, and people were sorry for him because he had no children and his wife was a scold."

Why I love this: It connects to familiar dystopian stories, and it sharpens reading skills.

"One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas."

Why I love this: It's a classic story students can rewrite their own updates for.

"When I found out that my parents had invited the minister's family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas? What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners?"

Why I love this: Point of view matters in short stories for middle schoolers.

"An abrupt sound startled him. Off to the right he heard it, and his ears, expert in such matters, could not be mistaken. Again he heard the sound, and again. Somewhere, off in the blackness, someone had fired a gun three times."

Why I love this: You know the story. Aside from its twisted morals, it offers an example in building plot tension.

"Papi and I have a long-term business plan. I'm going to take over his company one day and turn it into an empire. Home Depot will eat my dust. I've already designed my business cards. They've got a sun rising and fancy gold letters: MERCI SUAREZ, CEO, SOL PAINTING, INC."

Why I love this: It appeals to many students for whom so much of our content lacks relevance. In addition, the narrator's voice is so compelling.

65. "Main Street" by Jacqueline Woodson

"As I watched (the plow), pressing against the window, I said to my father, 'I want to move through the world that quietly, that powerfully.'"

Why I love this: It works as a close-read text. In addition, it's a profoundly well-developed story.

66. "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara

"I don't have much work to do around the house like some girls. My mother does that. And I don't have to earn my pocket money by hustling; George runs errands for the big boys and sells Christmas cards. And anything else that's got to get done, my father does. All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond, which is enough."

Why I love this: Middle school students know what it means to stand by your family, and this story leads to great conversations about theme.

"Do you believe? Do you accept the festival, the city, the joy? No? Then let me describe one more thing."

Why I love this: It's more of a proposition than a story. As a result, students can explore meaning and consider the ethical questions Le Guin raises.

"If thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number, what does it mean that we are forced to go through an entire year with that as our age? I mean, you would think a civilized society could just come up with a way for us to skip it."

Why I love this: What's not to love about awkward teenage experiences?

"He took something out of his pocket and held it out for them. Mrs. White drew back with a look of disgust, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously."

Why I love this: It's an important lesson, and the dialogue-driven text is engaging for students.

70. "The Boo Hag" by Veronica Byrd

"But Emmet had his eyes set on a beautifully mysterious young woman who lived alone in a small cabin deep in the marsh. She was incredibly beautiful, with long dark hair, smooth skin and piercing green eyes. But word around town was that she was a little strange, and it was best to stay away from her."

Why I love this: It connects short stories with the tradition of oral storytelling.

Searching for more short stories for middle schoolers?

Check out these recommendations for short stories middle schoolers will love compiled by the Seattle Public Library, the Short Story Guide, and Barnes & Noble.

Plus, we love these anthologies that include short stories for middle schoolers: A Thousand Beginnings and Endings compiled by We Need Diverse Books' Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, and Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet by Sona Charaipotra, Dhonielle Clayton, Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi, et al.

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Room 101 lesson plan is a perfect fit for more advanced and older students who need more speaking practice. Room 101 lesson plan combines listening, vocabulary practice and speaking on the topic of the things that wind us up. Room 101 is a concept first introduced by George Orwell in his novel 1984, as a place containing people's worst nightmares. To give the idea a more positive ring, this lesson plan introduces Room 101 as a place where the things we find annoying are put away and eliminated from our lives.Room 101 lesson plan works great with small and bigger groups of ESL learners, levels upper-intermediate and advanced.

The Task

Step 1 Introduction

Start the lesson by introducing three things which you personally find annoying and write them on the board. It might be anything, I usually put the following on the board:

Once I show this list to my students, I ask them to figure out what all these things have in common (they drive me up the wall). Then, I introduce the concept of the Room 101, a place where we can condemn whatever we find annoying.

Step 2 Listening

The students are supposed to watch is a short segment from a BBC TV show, Room 101, where famous guests present their pet hates. The celebrity guest in the video is Roisin Conaty, a comedian.

Distribute the worksheets and ask your students to answer 4 questions while watching the video. Play it twice, as it is quite short.

Step 3 Vocabulary

Ask your students whether they find selfies equally unnerving. Try to elicit from them other ways in which they can say they find something annoying ( I hate ..., I can't stand ..., I dislike..., I think ... is extremely annoying/ irritating) and see whether some of the expressions from the handout come up during this brainstorming session.

Move on to the vocabulary exercise from the worksheet. Ask your students to work in pairs / individually to match halves of expressions about anger. Check the answers and move on to the gap filling exercise. Tell your students that sometimes there is more than one correct option to be put in the gap.

Review the expressions by asking questions:
Maria, is there anything that drives you up the wall? Ana, do you have a short fuse? When? When was the last time something or somebody wound you up? Would you fly off the handle if ...?
Step 4 Speaking practice

Tell your students it is their turn to consign whatever makes their blood boil to Room 101. Ask them to work in pairs/ small groups and fill in four squares on their worksheets. Remind them they should also come up with a justification for each of their pet hates and make it powerful enough to persuade their partner to agree with them.

Depending on the class size, you might check the answers with the whole group or have a pyramid discussion: ask 2 pairs to discuss their answers together in a group of 4 to see whether they share some dislikes, and then reveal their answers to the class.

While your students are sharing their choices, write several on the board, and then hold a vote to see which four should be consigned to oblivion in Room 101 forever. Encourage your students to use the expressions they learned earlier to express their opinions / ask them to repeat the sentence using a given expression.

Step 5 Follow-up

A possible follow-up involves asking your students to write a short essay at home (140-160 words) answering the question:
Why would the world be a better place if .............. were put in Room 101
If you are looking for more engaging lesson plans for your FCE and CAE students check out this class about and this one about advertising.

Personal Experience

Room 101 lesson plan creates a good opportunity for students to practice persuasion, agreeing, and disagreeing; skills which are necessary to pass the speaking part of FCE and CAE exams. My students have found this class really engaging and fun, and an unusual opportunity to vent about whatever they find annoying. The best part of this lesson is that it does not leave anybody indifferent, as people generally tend to have some pet hates. Even if some students can't think of anything that really annoys them, they can at least agree / disagree with their classmates' ideas and participate in the discussion.

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Lifetramp lesson plan offers listening, speaking and writing practice. The aim of this class is to talk about different jobs and compare job descriptions.

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Continuing our new series on Great Podcasts, here are some recommendations of Great Podcasts for Teens from YS Librarian, Erik!

Most of these should be available on any service you use to listen to podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, etc.

If you have some great podcast recommendations, leave them in the comments below!

Books, Games & Comics

Shonen Jump Podcast
Listen to discussions on the latest releases, interviews, and background stories of you favorite Manga series.

IFanboy
This weekly podcast focuses on comic books, comic book publishing, and comic book creators. Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Conor Kilpatrick give great detail and background info about the latest releases and even include some interviews with comic book creators.

What's Good Games
Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher, and Kristine Steimer cover all the latest video game news you could want.

Hey YA
From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult literature.

YouTube Celebs

Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
On this podcast, anything really does go, and she prides herself on having no real structure. From talking about her complicated relationship with fame to opening up about her struggles with self-worth and confidence to getting real about money and finances.

Dear Hank and John
The brothers offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life's big and small questions.

Rabbit Hole
This is an interesting insight into the power of YouTube counterculture. This podcast talks about the unknown brainwashing in masses happening through the internet, exploring both ends of the political spectrum, extreme left, and extreme right.

Brain Health

Mental Music
This unique podcast blends music and teen mental health. The podcast is created by teens who talk about the relationship between music and mental health.

Teenage Therapy
Five teens who describe themselves as energetic, yet sleep-deprived, talk about what it means to be a teenager today.

The Socially Awkward Podcast
Two brothers host an uncut, unedited, unsupervised, and frankly, a hoot load of fun.

Life Advice

Mentors 4 Teens
This podcast offers college, scholarship, and career guidance to teens through interviews by a variety of mentors from many industries who offer insight into how to build a successful life.

Hurdle
Guests such as athletes discuss how they made it through life's toughest moments as well as their biggest triumphs.

Good Together
Each episode features quick tips and actionable strategies that teen and adult listeners can apply to their daily habits right away.

Unstoppable Teen
This podcast gives teens a toolbox of skills they can draw from to improve their mindsets, addressing everything from resilience to hydration.

Crime & Mysteries

Criminalia
Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time?

Mars Patel
The unexplainable disappearance of Mars Patel is a mystery podcast the whole family can enjoy.

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Wähle mit Deiner Maus oder Deinem Touchscreen die Worte aus, die Du behalten möchtest. Wenn Du fertig bist, dann klicke auf übermalen.

In den Einstellungen kannst Du Schriftart und Schriftgröße anpassen.

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It's the penultimate week of term. State schools are on holiday, so the students have already requested something 'fun' and 'light' for lessons this week. The current topic is food. It's lacked a creative task so far, and I don't want to go over old ground (designing a themed restaurant, menus, crazy recipes, and so on). It's time (I think) for the Bake Off...
Note: this lesson does not involve baking! Lead in
Some general questions to set the scene...

Are you good at cooking? What can you cook? Do you have a 'signature dish'?

Can you bake? Have you ever tried baking?

How many baked products can you name?

Are cookery/baking shows popular in [your country]? Do you watch them? Why/why not?

Etc

Video
Then introduce the Great British Bake Off. Describe the concept of the show. Find a few clips of the judging online. I like this older one, where the challenge was to create a cake with a hidden pattern inside.
Note: I'll be skipping part of the video in class as it's not culturally appropriate in my context. It's always best to watch a video all the way through to check appropriacy!
Some general questions... (for me, based on first 2 minutes)

Which cake design did you like the best, why?

Which design do you think the judges liked the best?

If you made a cake with a hidden pattern in it, what pattern would you choose?

Vocabulary
Students brainstorm vocabulary related to cakes and cake design. Display some images of cakes to help with ideas. If ideas are still not forthcoming, this Quizlet study set (I'm still working on) might help.

Now, display images of interesting cakes from the web. This link from boredpanda has loads of good examples. Here is one:

Students describe the cake. Provide question prompts and process language if needed. Or model a description of one cake...
What do you think it tastes like?
It (probably) tastes sweet. It might taste of cheese. Actually, as it's yellow, it might be banana flavoured.
What type of cake is it?
It looks like a cheesecake. Maybe it's a sponge though.
What's the concept?
It's a fun concept. It's like a cartoon. It's designed/made to look like a ball of cheese with mice on it.
Can you describe it in more detail?
It's round. It's covered with/in yellow icing. It's got orange circles on top. It's got yellow sprinkles on it. There are lots of mice around the cheese. They are very detailed.
Task
Explain that a recent Bake Off challenge was this:
'Design your ideal birthday cake as a child'
So, it's like the cake you never had, but would have LOVED.

Show some screenshots of the actual cakes from the episode. Student's describe the cakes and discuss...
Image copyright bakeryinfo.co.uk, used for educational purposes Example process language: He chose that design because when he was a child, he wanted to be/he used to love/etc...
Students then design their ideal cake as a child. They should think about...

flavours

concept

design (interior/exterior)

anything else you or the learners want to add

They write a description of their cake using some of the language from class. Then they display their cakes and classmates judge them based on flavours/concept/whatever they think is relevant.
Extension
Basically, repeat the task. But this time, work with a partner. Choose a different theme. You can either elicit themes from the students, or provide examples:

Design a cake that celebrates the culture of your country

Design a cake that represents 'life as a teenager in [your country/city]'

Design a cake that celebrates the local wildlife in your area

Etc

Homework
If (like in our coursebook) part of your food module is a text on food waste, students can research what happens to Bake Off cakes after the show...
Feature image copyright boredpanda - used for educational purposes only
Categories: Lesson Ideas, other, videos

Tags: bake off, channel 4, efl, elt, food, great british bake off, ideas, personalising lessons, tefl

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Wait ... really? An unboxing video? People really record themselves opening boxes -- and upload them to YouTube? And people really watch them?

Yes! Unboxing videos are a hit on YouTube. Videos of people opening electronics, toys, makeup, and more are viewed millions of times on YouTube.

Chances are your students have probably watched an unboxing video -- or are familiar with the genre.

Unboxing videos can be a really fun, really effective way for your students to show what they know. Instead of showing off a box full of makeup, students can open a package of items sent by or to a character you've just met, from a time you're learning about, from a location you're studying.

Open the box. Show and describe what's inside. React to the contents. Fill the viewer in on the backstory or history.

Unboxing videos have several important components that can translate into a great academic task:

The audience: Who is watching the video?

The recipient: Who is receiving the box? Why?

The sender: Who is sending the box? Why?

The setting: Where is the recipient opening the box? At what time?

The box: What does the box look like? What kind of packaging is there? Is there a message on it?

The contents: What items are in the box? Is there a note in the box? What is the significance?

While creating a video with all of this, the student is constantly asking: How does this show what I've learned?

In this post, you'll learn how to create unboxing videos with your students. (Click the links below to jump to a specific section.)

Example unboxing videos

To understand what unboxing videos are all about and get ideas for creating them in the classroom, let's take a look at some examples.

Petite 'n Pretty PR MAKEUP UNBOXING!!! by Jessalyn Grace

Jessalyn is now a 11-year-old YouTuber who has more than 50 videos with +1 million views. Her subscribers look to her for videos on clothing, school supplies, her daily routines, and more.

She does a nice job of showing the viewer the items in her box -- many times in a close-up view.

Her setting is on her bed in her bedroom, which fits with the message she's sending nicely.

She sets up her video clearly by describing what she's unpacking, why, and even why it's OK that she's using makeup as young as she is.

Unboxing The Top 10 Sneakers of 2018 by Harrison Nevel

Harrison is a sneaker and clothing YouTuber. His channel is full of videos of rare sneakers, clothing reviews, deals, and shenanigans and tricks he's played.

His introduction takes a long time and doesn't really add anything for us, the viewers. Brevity is key!

He describes each shoe thoroughly, and even makes sure to show us the packaging and anything else included.

He uses text labels in the corner of the video to show the number in the top 10. He could have added the name of the shoe to those numbers to make it more complete.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Unboxing: Magnets! by Marques Brownlee

Marques Brownlee is a consumer electronics reviewer. He creates videos showing off cell phones, cameras, headphones and all sorts of other gadgets. One of Google's senior vice presidents called him "the best technology reviewer on the planet right now."

Marques does this unboxing video without his face on camera. This shows that there are different ways to record any kind of video.

He uses a variety of camera angles: top view, side view, close up.

His audio is REALLY clear. You don't need a fancy microphone to have good audio, though. Just make sure you're close to the microphone with as little background noise as possible.

How to create an unboxing video

Now that we have a good grasp on unboxing videos, let's get to planning. Remember from before, there's a handful of key elements of a good unboxing video:

The audience: Who is watching the video?

The recipient: Who is receiving the box? Why?

The sender: Who is sending the box? Why?

The setting: Where is the recipient opening the box? At what time?

The box: What does the box look like? What kind of packaging is there? Is there a message on it?

The contents: What items are in the box? Is there a note in the box? What is the significance?

And again, while creating the video, the student is constantly asking: How does this show what I've learned?

The hardest part of the whole process is planning! A well planned video connects well to the content. It makes sense to the reader. And it looks good!

Thankfully, we've got you covered when it comes to planning ...

It's available in three formats:

Part 1: Planning the unboxing video

Before students get started recording, they have to plan. This is where they pull out all of the information and connections they've learned and find ways to apply them to the video. If this part is done well, the video becomes a great demonstration of learning. Plus, when classmates watch, the videos are great recall of previous information and show new ways of thinking about material.

1. What did you learn about the topic? Summarize it! (This is a brain dump area for everything they've learned that might be pertinent.)

2. List all the people involved with the topic (if there are any). (These might be characters or mentions in the video.)

3. Who will be your box sender? Why are they sending the box?

4. Who is receiving the box? How do they feel about it? Why? (This is the part the student plays. The recipient could be them, or they could play the part of another person.)

5. What's the setting? Where is the box being opened? Why?

6. What would the sender write in the note inside the box? (A note can help provide context and add extra evidence of learning -- especially when the recipient helps the viewer connect the dots.)

7. What items might be in the box? How does that show what you've learned? (This is a brainstorming area to list as many items as possible.)

Part 2: Pre-record planning

This is where we start thinking about the recording itself. By thinking through the recording process ahead of time, students won't spend as much time on it on the day of recording.

What items should I gather? (Items can be things found around the house, classroom, or school. But items in the box can be made out of paper, clay, Play Doh ... anything!

What box will you use? Will you cover it with paper or packaging? Will there be a message or something identifiable on the box? (If students don't have the exact right box, they can always borrow one being used for something else and return it.)

Where will you record the video to create the setting? What props, background, costumes, etc. could be used to create the setting?

What will you do about lighting? Are you, the box, and the items clearly visible to the camera? Do you want a dark setting, a light setting, a spotlight? (Many of these effects can be created with lamps or other lights you might have lying around. For good bright lighting, consider recording in front of an open window for natural light.)

Will you include music? (You can always play music through speakers on another device while recording. Remember that you can't publish a video with copyrighted music in it without permission. The YouTube Audio Music Library has thousands of songs and sound effects you can use in your videos for free. Just do a web search for "YouTube Audio Music Library".)

How will you set up your camera? (Remember that your camera can be the webcam on a computer, Chromebook, tablet or smartphone. Think about what camera angle you want to use: top view, high view, low view, eye level, etc. Set your camera/device on something that will give it that angle.)

Do a practice recording to make sure your audio is good. (The closer you stand to your microphone, the better your sound quality will be.)

Part 3: Record the unboxing video

It's showtime! In this part of the planning guide, students "storyboard" their video, writing out how the video will go step by step. They can describe their actions here, too. Instead of scripting out every word they'll say in this part, they might just summarize what they'll say. (They can always type a word-for-word script in an online document.)

Here are some ideas to think through ...

Character introduction: The recipient introduces himself/herself. He/she gives any history or backstory about themselves and provide any context for the time and place where he/she is.

The box: The recipient shows the box. He/she might talk about how it was received, who delivered it, etc. The recipient discusses how he/she feels about receiving the box and why it's important (or not important) to him/her. He/she looks the box over, describing the packaging as well as any writing or marks or stains on the package.

The opening: The recipient opens the box and describes what he/she sees (and/or smells!) at first glance. He/she might show the viewer an overview of the inside of the box before pulling items out. If there's any packing material, that might be relevant to the story.

The note: If the sender included a note in the box, the recipient pulls out the note and reads it. The recipient can also describe anything he/she notices about the note, if it has a scent, etc. As the recipient reads the note, he/she can always pause to fill the viewer in on any context about a specific sentence or point before moving on. After reading the note, the recipient can share reactions or feelings about it.

The items: The recipient starts pulling individual items out of the box. He/she pulls each item out of the box. The recipient's immediate reaction (excitement, fear, disappointment, etc.) can be another way the student can show understanding. He/she describes the item, its significance to him/her, and his/her feelings about the item. Keep working through the items until the box is empty.

The review: The recipient looks over the contents of the box as a whole. He/she can comment on the items as a whole, why certain things are particularly useful, important, etc. The recipient might also notice that something is missing or wasn't included and can talk about why he/she wishes that was included. Now that the box has been opened, what does the recipient want to do? Act differently? Think differently? Do something for the sender? Send something back? How does the box change things?

One of the keys to making a successful unboxing video is to play the part of the character! The student can think about how the character would talk, move, act, react, etc. This works even if the student is playing himself/herself! Get into the role and think deeply about what the character would actually do in that circumstance ... then do it!

20 creative ideas for unboxing videos

How can you use unboxing videos your class? Here are some ideas to jump start your thinking ...

The back to school "get to know you" box

Students pick four things to put in their boxes that represent them. They can decorate the box to add even more personality. A note can be included as a letter to classmates telling them what they need to know about you.

The end of the year reflection box

Students pick several items that represent their journey through the school year. As they unbox those items, they explain their significance, talk about successes and struggles, and describe what they learned from them.

A box from the past

Someone from the past sends the student a box. The student unboxes it, providing context on why the person from the past would send that and what it means.

A box from the future

Similar to above.

A box from a historical figure or book character

This box can be received by the student or by another figure/character (as played by the student).

A time capsule

The student opens a box that has been buried since a specific time (i.e. 20 years ago, 100 years ago, pre-COVID times, etc.) The student, living in the future but looking back to the past, describes where the box was, what was around it, and the significance of its items.

A design thinking box

The student creates something (or envisions or prototypes something) and shares it with the specified audience through an unboxing video. During the presentation, the student tells why this was designed as it was, how it will benefit the user, and more.

The invisible box

The viewer can only see the student and not the box. The student has to describe what's in this imaginary box so well that the viewer can picture it. This is great for descriptive, creative writing.

The travel suitcase unboxing video

Students unpack a suitcase (or a box is OK, too) with artifacts, souvenirs and important items from a location they just visited. This can be a real life trip, an imagined trip, or even a recap of a virtual field trip. ( See this post on easy virtual field trip ideas.)

A book unboxing video

Students can unbox items that relate to a book they just read. Their video can serve as a book trailer, letting other students know why they should read that book. (But be careful not to give any spoilers!) Teachers can also make these unboxing videos to get students excited about reading an upcoming book.

The "coming next" box

Teachers can box up items that represent something students are going to learn in the next chapter, unit or lesson. The teacher can reveal lots of details about that upcoming unit (preview vocabulary, topics to cover, etc.). Or the teacher can be vague and mysterious, leaving students curious about what's to come.

The "wrong address" box

This is a box full of items that seemingly don't go together. It's the students' job to make sense of the box or try to figure out why the sender put those items in the box.

The healthy (or unhealthy) lunch box

Students unbox a lunch with foods they've chosen that are healthy or unhealthy. They can explain their choices and why they should or shouldn't eat them.

The "show and tell" box

Students pick a few items that they'd like to share with the class and talk about why they're important to them, where they came from, how they use them, etc. Students can describe the items as they unbox them -- or they can describe them before unboxing to see if others can guess. Show and tell is fun for younger students, but you also may be surprised at how much older students enjoy it, too!

The fitness and workout box

What items do students need to stay healthy and fit? They share what they use, why they use them and how they use them. For remote learning, they can create an at-home workout box to share how they can stay healthy while at home.

The math problem box

Students can write the parts of a math problem on various slips of paper and put them in a box. When they unbox them, they can put them in order, look at the step and talk about their process for doing that step, and their overall tips for solving the problem.

The self care box

What items do you use to help yourself feel better and live your best life? Students can unbox them and give their best self care tips and tricks. (They can even unbox a device so they can play music that helps them feel good!)

The sentence box

Put individual words on slips of paper in a box. In the video, students unbox the words, put them in order, talk about the part of speech, and share sentence as a whole when they're done. The sillier the sentence, the better!

The creative writing box

Use this box as a writing prompt. The teacher unboxes several items and the students write a story about the character -- including the items from the box!

The biome box

Students collect items that are featured in a given biome. If they don't have actual physical items, they can create them with paper, clay, aluminum foil or something else. Students describe these items and why they fit in a given biome.

FREE tech tools to make an unboxing video

There are LOTS of great FREE video creation tools to use in the classroom. Some possibilities include Adobe Spark Video, Educreations Interactive Whiteboard, Screencastify, Screencast-O-Matic, and Windows Video Editor.

For these unboxing videos, I'm going to focus on Flipgrid ( flipgrid.com) because it's a great fit for what we're doing.

Students can record from any device (laptop, Chromebook, tablet, smartphone).

It's easy for students to watch each other's videos when they're done.

There's lots of video editing they can do on the fly while they record and after they're done.

Oh, and did I mention it's FREE?

The Flipgrid camera is a winner when it comes to recording unboxing videos! Students can select from a variety of effects to include in their recordings, such as ...

Colored filters to give their videos the right feel

Unique frames to put around their videos

Emoji stickers to add personality and fun

Text boxes to add details and context

Photo stickers to add images to their recordings

Plus, they can pause the recording and start back up as much as they'd like. This lets them create the "jump cuts" that they see in their favorite YouTube videos very doable in their unboxing videos.

When they're done recording, your students can see each other's videos. From there, they can leave video or text replies to each other about what they've seen.

(You can turn this off by enabling moderation when you create the topic. But hey, if students are going to create cool unboxing videos, they should be able to see each other's work, right?)

Top Flipgrid tips for unboxing videos

1. Keep the camera steady. If you're using a laptop or Chromebook, set it someplace stable. If you're using a tablet or smartphone, prop it against something (like a stack of books) or use a tripod.

2. Use the pause button to cut from scene to scene. After a student presses record, he/she can pause the recording and then start again. While the video is paused, the student can move items around in the camera frame, go to a different location, change costume, bring in a prop, etc. Then, the student can just click record to continue on.

3. Use text to add context or label. The text boxes can be very helpful! Add them at the top or bottom of the video to label who is speaking, what you're pulling out of the box, where you are, etc. The more you can tell your viewer, the less the viewer will have to guess.

4. Show everything to the viewer up close. When you get the box, when you open the box, when you pull an item out, show them to the viewer! Put it close enough to the camera that the viewer can see it clearly. Rotate it around if necessary. If you're talking about a small detail, put it close enough to the camera so the viewer can see the small detail, too. Help the viewer to experience what you're experiencing!

5. Use filters and frames to set the scene. If you're pretending to be in the past, the "old town" or "black and white" filters might help your video feel that way. The "duotone" filter has an effect that looks like night vision goggles. The "breaking news" frame makes your video look like a TV news report. Use filters and frames only for a good reason, though ... not just because they look cool!

6. Do a whiteboard segment to recap details. Your viewer wants to see your face, your expressions, your reactions, etc. But you can use the whiteboard with some text/images to present important details or recap what you got in your box. It also provides a bit of visual contrast -- a whiteboard scene is different than seeing your face.

Ready to get started?

Your students will love this unboxing video activity!
How can you use this in your classroom? Share your ideas and tips in the comments below!
Also, if you have used it and have an example you can share, drop a link in a comment below. (But be mindful of student privacy when you share.)

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RandomStreetView.com shows random streetview images from around the world. An extraordinarily addictive and fun site.

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(Autumn 2022) Hi Friends, hope you're all staying safe and well!
I am drawing/writing a graphic novel calledWorld's End Detective Agency. I finished the story synopsis and the first draft of the scenes outline; Now I am working on the script and have surpassed page 100...the mid-way point! I share details about the process over on my Patreon page. Join me as a patron there to help fund my creative endeavors...or help out using Paypal! Click here to contribute!

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In Spring 2020, I concluded 2 lovely seasons of bunny re-enactments. The most recent season (wherein I partnered with TV news site PrimeTimer.com), saw the bunnification of five breakout TV episodes! Including:

The (original) Twilight Zone buns! (Winner of our Viewers' Choice event)! Season 5, Ep. 3: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"

...As well as the Festivus episode of Seinfeld!

Preceded by... S1E1 of The Walking Dead ("Days Gone Bye")!

Prior to that was: Episode 1 of Stranger Things S1!

And the start of the season... Game of Thrones buns!

Here is the cartoon announcement I made about the 2019-20 TV Buns season.

Notice certain re-enactments missing? In the spirit of combating racism and hate in daily American life, I have taken stock of my 30-Second Bunnies Theatre parody library and decided to shelve certain re-enactments containing arguably racist content. Even though my intention was never to cause offense, I see now that even parodies can perpetuate racism and cause harm. Therefore I have removed the following re-enactments from the collection:
Godzilla bunnies
The Grudge bunnies
Pirates 3 bunnies
Sixteen Candles bunnies

I have also removed Brokeback Mountain bunnies due to an offensive, tacked-on ending scene. I do not want to perpetuate homophobic content, either.

I deeply apologize and will work to stay vigilant in any future content I create.

Other projects:

- I completed ashort animated excerpt from the Ombudsman webcomic: The Inventor!
More about Baldwin P. Leninforth, Ombudsman.

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A listening activity based on a Coldplay's song, which can be optionally followed by jigsaw reading.

This is a song activity based on a surprise collaboration between Coldplay and the Chainsmokers from a couple of years ago. I've used it successfully with students of different ages: teenagers and young adults, who complimented me on my musical taste (!)

Note that the teacher's notes are not provided because the student worksheet is pretty self-explanatory. To check the answers for the While Listening activities, see this lyrics video:

Pre-listening

Facilitate discussion about heroes and superheroes with students - at this stage you don't have to tell students that a song is to follow. Use the handout below (1st page) or click HERE to open it in the editable Word format.

While-Listening 1

Students listen to the song and try to catch the names of the heroes/superheroes mentioned. Four are mentioned: Achilles, Hercules, Spiderman and Superman (all in the first verse)

Pre/While-Listening 2

On the 2nd page you will find more intensive listening activities: matching (A), gapfill (B), correct the mistakes (C). Note that A should be done before students listen; B and C are done while listening.

Allow students to compare the answer in pairs, then play the lyrics video to check the answers with the whole class. You can also find the lyrics on Coldplay's official website.

Post-Listening

Discuss the meaning of the song. There is an extensive interpretation of the lyrics on this blog, which also points out some possible inaccuracies (Achilles and his gold?)

Reading (optional)

As a follow up I have used this reading activity on TeachRock.org
Divide the class into two groups:

Group A: Hercules & Wonder Woman
Group B: Achilles & Superman

No idea how it would work on Zoom but worth trying.

I hope you and your students enjoy the activity as much as we did.

For other song activities, click HERE

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The new year has just begun and many people are talking about their new year's resolutions, their plans, and dreams. Plus, many of us give some piece of advice on life as well.

Just before Christmas my year 9 finished the topic "The Road ahead" where we talked about teenage life and future challenges and learned how to apply for a job.

I wanted a fresh start for them in the new year, so that's why I focused on just like that in the first week (= two lessons at my school): advice on life.

I picked a text type which I don't use so often in my classes but which I found very fitting here: poems*.
*Note: My focus was not on analyzing them concerning style, pattern or rhyme. The goal was simply to work with the content.
POEMS - Part I

Lead-In

Prepare some of those "postcards" we can easily find on every social media platform that have a nice picture and "life-meaning statement" on it.
Since my class and me have a group chat in a messenger we all use, I simply sent those three-four pictures to the chat and we looked at them on our phones.
Alternative 1: If you are lucky enough to have a whiteboard in your classroom, show the pictures to the class.

Alternative 2: Print them out several times on cardboard (or glue them onto it) and pass them around in class.

Start a short discussion:

Do you agree with this resolution/advice?

Do you think it is easy/hard to achieve?

Would you pin it onto your fridge to follow this advice in 2017?

Transition
I told the students that these resolutions and especially slogans are not that new, just the Social Media format, and that we can find these kind of advice on life throughout history. Not on social media, but in poems.
Practice

Prepare about four short poems of which you also have an audio version - or can easily create it.
In our English book (English G21 A5A, p. 107) there are some in the extra section, so I used them:
Breathe (2 AM) by Anna Nalick
And `cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe, just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe

Dreams by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Somewhere in the sky by Leo Aylen The lyrics can be found in Aylen's book "Rhymoceros" or in English G21 A5A p. 107.

I meant to work today by Richard Le Gallienne
I meant to do my work today -
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.
And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand -
So what could I do but laugh and go?

1. (The students only see the titles of the poems, e.g. on the board):
Take notes on what you think the poem is about.

2. Compare your results with your neighbor:

3. Read the poems and discuss similarities/differences with your partner.

4. On your own: Choose one poem that fits best to your life. Explain its message and why you chose it. Use your phone as a dictionary.

5. Find a partner with the same person. Together, compare and discuss your results.

6. Find a suitable form of reading out the poem (loud, quiet, happy, sad, ...). Record your preferred style and send it to me.
One of your or both can read, you can add music, if you like, etc. It's up to you! But make sure you are allowed to use the music!

Homework: Bring headphones!

POEMS - Part II

Lead In

Go together with your partner from last lesson. Listen to your own recording again. Write down keywords to explain your choice of style.

Practice 1
Prepare the audio files of the poems on a cloud drive (The students can listen to them but shouldn't be able to download them). Share the link. I used the group chat for that again.
Alternative: Use bit.ly or tinyurl.com to create a very short link. Write that one on the board so that the students can open it in their browser on their phones.

Discuss what is similar/different, what you (don't) like. Take notes so that you can share your thoughts with the class.

Evaluation

Share your results with the class. Which recording do you like better? Why?
Make sure to discuss the message of the poems. Be open to different ideas as long as your students have good arguments for it!
Practice 2

Form a group with another pair who had a different poem.

Together, write your own poem about giving advice on life (≈ four lines).

Use one of your apps* to create a "postcard" similar to those we had at the very beginning. Find a fitting picture and font style.

Send the picture to me and write your names only in the message.

⚠️ NO copyright infringement! Use your own ideas! Your postcard will be uploaded on our own Pinterest board!

*Apps (examples!) you can use: Typorama, TextSwag, Phonto, Fonteee

Voluntary homework:

Create more poems using that app and send them to me for our Pinterest board.

Here you can have a look at our Pinterest board (work in progress!)

Here you can find the lesson plan as a PDF document.

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The new year has just begun and many people are talking about their new year's resolutions, their plans, and dreams. Plus, many of us give some piece of advice on life as well. Just before Christmas my year 9 finished the topic "The Road ahead" where we talked about teenage life and future challenges and...

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The summer holidays have finally begun and you are on your way to Sydney to start your internship at the organization ´Turtle Safe´. Together with your friends you will look after turtles and their eggs, but there is one big problem: someone stole the eggs and is trying to smuggle them. Your job is to find out more about the smuggle before it´s too late to save the eggs!
So hurry up, there is not much time to save them!

you stroll through the airport terminal

to buy some snacks and drinks for the long journey.

You pass a small newspaper store, but wait!

Isn't that the Australian daily newspaper?

Yes indeed! It's The Daily Australian.

What is written on the front page? The logo looks somehow familiar doesn't it?

Oh it says something about turtle.safe...

We're Eric and Olivia from turtle.safe and we're very happy to welcome you in Sydney!

We hope you had a safe flight and you're ready to start your adventure in Australia.

For our new interns we have prepared a little treasure hunt through the city.

Check out our Instagram page on turtle.safeto get the starting point of our first riddle.

We wish you lots of fun and hope you'll have a great time during your internship.

Click on the map to get to the first stop of the treasure hunt. Remember you´ll find the riddle for the first stop on our Instagram page.

The first spot that I'd like to show you is the Sydney Opera House. It's close by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and one of the 20th century's most famous buildings. Have a look around. It looks amazing from the inside! And try to figure out when they started building it!

You will need the different answers of the treasure hunt to find out the door code of your hostel room. Youu better take notes so you don't forget them!

And don't hesitate to do some research online.

Welcome to our second stop, the royal botanical garden.
It´s only 5 minutes away from the CBD.
Do you know how big it is (hectares)?

Welcome to our third stop, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It is widley regarded as an iconic image of Syndey and Australia itself. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design and is one of the largest steel-arch bridges in the world.

How long is the Harbour Bridge in total (metre)?

Welcome to our third stop, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It is widley regarded as an iconic image of Syndey and Australia itself. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design and is one of the largest steel-arch bridges in the world.

How long is the Harbour Bridge in total (metre)?

We're happy to show you our last spot for today.

The Luna Park is Sydney's famous amusement park located on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour. Behind the giant smile you'll enter a new world full of exciting rides, music, laughter and fairyfloss.

Do you know how much an annual ticket costs?

We made it to the hostel!

But.. seems like we still need a code to get the keys for our room!

Do you have any clue what the code might be? Click on the lock to receive the keys!

Keep in mind that we stopped at four stops in Sydney and that you need four digits to receive the keys.

Take the initial digits of the four answers of our treasure hunt to receive your keys!

You made it! Gosh... this room is messy! All of us who work for turtle safe share this room at the moment. But somehow I've had a strange feeling about some of my colleagues for a few weeks now, something doesn't seem right. Well... probably I'm just imagining it again, forget what I said!

Tomorrow we're going to Cairns to our headquarters with the whole team, so it's going to be a long day! Have a good rest and a nice evening.

Eric: "Wait ... what? They are going to meet in Cairns? It's more than 2000 km away from Sydney! Luckily we will also fly to Cairns tomorrow. So let's search for the exact meeting point online."

That was a short flight wasn´t it? I hope you remember the place you need to go now.

Nearly there. Just click on the spot on the map where the meeting is taking place.

Eric: "Oh no, did you hear that? We need to go to the office. With this USB flashdrive, we have finally proof!"

What was the code again? Click on the door to try to enter the room!

What did they say in the end of the dialouge? Something about Australia and the British Commonwealth. Thank God that I recorded the conversation. Let´s listen to it again!

1:12

1:12

1:12

Eric: "It´s so clichee, you either love Vegemite or you hate it. If that is the password for the computer, we would have cracked it already. But wait, what is Vegemite actually?"

1:12

Eric: "Oh if only we had a can of vegemite with us and could look up what's on the package... that reminds me - let's just google it and have a look! Oh and by the way - my experience so far has shown me that in passwords several words are often written as one."

Wrong username or password

Eric: "Wait! Passwords are often written as one! So let's combine these two words..."

Hint: Click on "okay" twice to go on.

Wow you finally found the file with the important information in it, good job! Have you copied the information? It´s important to tell the police immediately about this. Maybe try to report it online?

Wow you finally found the file with the important information in it, good job! Have you copied the information? It´s important to tell the police immediately about this. Maybe try to report it online?

Wow you finally found the file with the important information in it, good job! Have you copied the information? It´s important to tell the police immediately about this. Maybe try to report it online?

Oops that's the wrong website.

When?

Click twice

Have a look on the notes you have taken before! Don't forget the "/" and remember they only accept small letters and words written together.

Thanks for your report. We will come back to you shortly.

The police just told me that thanks to your help they caught the smugglers, so the eggs finally returned. You probably don't want to work at turtle.safe anymore, that's why I found you a new internship at a sea turtle hospital. The team and the work is great so you're gonna love it. It will start in one week and until then you're free to do whatever you like.

Enjoy your time in Down Under!

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9. Klasse - Unit 2: relationship films / videos

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32 Interesting Ways to Use Padlet in the Classroom  (Recuperado)

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Takes only 5 minutes to complete the career test ✓ Receive your career aptitude results right away ✓ Free and without the need to register ✓ Find the job you love!

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9. Klasse - How to apply for a job abroad - a video application

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Auslandsaufenthalte nach der Schule werden immer beliebter bei Schülerinnen und Schüler. Dabei steht auf der Rangliste Work and Travel weit oben. Eine strukturierte und interessant gestaltete Bewerbung, in der sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler gut präsentieren, ist demnach besonders wichtig und soll in diesem Baustein exemplarisch vorgestellt und angewendet werden.

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Schule fertig - und was nun? Viele Schüler reizt es, nach der Schule ins Ausland zu gehen. Aber wie kann man sich gut präsentieren?

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9. Klasse - Unit 4: The English-speaking world

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Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently.

Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit.

You know what they are? They're FIERCE.

And these are their stories.

Join the amazing Amy Shark, Yael Stone, Dame Quentin Bryce, Claudia Karvan, Turia Pitt, Stephanie Gilmore, Leah Purcell and more as they tell the inspiring tales of some of Australia's most extraordinary women.
Listen for free from your mobile device on the ABC listen app, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.

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From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are? They're FIERCE. And these are their stories.

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9. Klasse  - Virtual Gallery Walk (PADLET)

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Ob zur eigenen Rekapitulation einer Unterrichtseinheit, als benotete Klausurersatzleistung, als Präsentation der Ergebnisse einer Gruppenarbeit, Vorbereitung einer Lehrveranstaltung oder Präsentation eines Referats - das Visual Summary ist vielseitig einsetzbar und in jeder Variante bestens dazu geeignet, Lerninhalte als strukturiertes und subjektiviertes Wissen im Schüler zu verankern.

Das Visual Summary kann dazu benutzt werden, Unterrichtsinhalte, also Vorträge, Unterrichtsgespräche, Filme, die Ergebnisse von Gruppenarbeiten oder Übungen visuell zusammenzufassen.

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Das Visual Summary kann auch als visuelle Grundlage für eine Referats-Präsentation genutzt werden. Sowohl dem Vortragenden als auch dem Publikum wird dadurch ermöglicht, den Gesamtzusammenhang immer im Blick zu behalten.

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Das Visual Summary kann ebenso als Visualisierung einer Gedichtbesprechung, zur Projektplanung als auch als Ablaufdokumentation eingesetzt werden.

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Auch eine Vorbereitung einer komplexen Unterrichtsstunde mittels des Visual Summary erleichtert das Herausarbeiten der wesentlichen Aspekte.

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Choosing a Japanese Bento Box: All You Need to Know

We explain everything you need to know about bento boxes: how they're made, where to buy them, and how to make the perfect bento lunch yourself!

Building beautiful book bentos - NeverEndingSearch

My friend Jennifer LaGarde (@jenniferlagarde) recently introduced me, and our Young Adults Reading and Literacy students at Rutgers, to the idea of Book Bentos. Highly visual, creative and interactive the book bento strategy invites book lovers to create, hyperlink and share book titles in an artfully arranged interactive collage.

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Die Lernenden setzen sich mit Themen und Texten auseinander, die für Jugendliche von besonderem Interesse sind, Problematiken enthalten, die zur persönlichen Stellungnahme und Diskussion herausfordern und für die Gestaltung der gegenwärtigen und zukünftigen Gesellschaft von Bedeutung sind (Bildungsplan: Gymnasium, Sek.1, Englisch, S.30)
Themenbereich: Medien in der Freizeit (Musik, Computer, Handy, Film, Internet) (ebd., S.31)

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Imagine you are in a room with 100 strangers,
Imagine they're similar to your peers and neighbours.

Based solely on your own instinct, perceptions,
and self-reflection, answer the following questions.

ThanAverage is a small unscientific investigation into how we value and compare ourselves to each other.

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of participants also think they than average.

Yes, I am beautiful No, I am ugly Answer another question

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Dollar Street

Dollar Street is a Gapminder project - free for anyone to use.
Today we feature 449 families in 66 countries, with 41904 photos and 7096 videos and counting!

Want to add a home? There are still lots of places in the world not represented on Dollar Street. You can find all the resources for documenting a home here.

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Dollar Street | Family in Burundi | Kabura

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Welcome to Mr. Nober's 5th grade Technology Class website.

Our class is working to bring attention to plastic pollution. We are trying to find ways to bring attention to recycling plastic around the world.

Gio, Kellen, Cianna, and Cecelia

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Welcome to Mr. Nober's 5th grade Technology Class website. Our class is working to bring attention to plastic pollution. We are trying to find ways to bring attention to recycling plastic around the world.

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Earth & Nature Activities – Seesaw Activity Collection

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Pixton & Bitmoji

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30+ creative ways to use Padlet for teachers and students

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I’m always excited when I’m using Padlet. Is it the interface, the way everything is designed, its purpose or the fact that I’m organizing things smoothly? I don’t know. It just makes me happy.

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No. 1 Use Padlet to brainstorm on a quote

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I’m always excited when I’m using Padlet. Is it the interface, the way everything is designed, its purpose or the fact that I’m organizing things smoothly? I don’t know. It just makes me happy.