
Thursday, January 30, 2020
February: Topics and Themes

Other mentionables are the Canada Flag Day, President's Day, and Levi Strauss's Birthday, so stay tuned for some recommended ESL links to worksheets and activities that will be posted!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
January Topic: The Lunar New Year!
2020 is the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac. Find out what's in store for you (here) if you were born in the year of 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984m 1996, 2008, and 2020.
RECOMMENDED ESL LINKS FOR TOPICS AROUND THE LUNAR NEW YEAR:
EL Civics: A picture vocabulary lesson with follow up activities
Enchanted Learning: The Chinese New Year vocabulary word list
Fact Monster: All about the Chinese zodiac
Youblisher: The Chinese New Year worksheets
Education World: The Chinese New Year reading with word bank
Chinese Parade: A reading on the lunar calendar
Chinese Parade: Chinese New Year traditions
ISL Collective: Chinese New Year worksheets and exercises
EC English: Reading and vocabulary lesson on the Chinese New Year
Elllo: Listening and comprehension questions on the Chinese New Year
Worksheets Plus: Reading and comprehension worksheets on the Chinese New Year
ESOL Courses: Chinese New Year vocabulary, games and quizzes(online)Enchanted Learning: The Chinese New Year vocabulary word list
Fact Monster: All about the Chinese zodiac
Youblisher: The Chinese New Year worksheets
Education World: The Chinese New Year reading with word bank
Chinese Parade: A reading on the lunar calendar
Chinese Parade: Chinese New Year traditions
ISL Collective: Chinese New Year worksheets and exercises
EC English: Reading and vocabulary lesson on the Chinese New Year
Elllo: Listening and comprehension questions on the Chinese New Year
Worksheets Plus: Reading and comprehension worksheets on the Chinese New Year
ESOL Courses: The Chinese zodiac signs and explanations
English Club: Chinese New Year reading and quick quiz online
Heads Up English: The Chinese New Year discussion questions
ESL Library: Chinese New Year lesson plans: membership site
Here's a great infographic by Giraffe (Click here to see in full) - 50 unbelievable facts about the Chinese New Year:
Thursday, January 16, 2020
January Topic: Civil Rights

Your ESL students may find this topic interesting as it will give them an insight into America's history of human rights.
Listen to Martin Luther King's Famous Speech "I Have a Dream" - Have your students take notes and then discuss as a class.
RECOMMENDED ESL LINKS AROUND THE TOPIC OF 'CIVIL RIGHTS':
ESL Printables: Teaching civil rights worksheets - membership site
LOC: Civil Rights lesson plans
ESL Library: Martin Luther King Jr, Reading and Comprehension - membership site
Quizlet: Civil Rights Movement vocabulary flashcards
ISL Collective: Civil Rights Movement worksheet (reading and vocabulary)
ESL Library: Martin Luther King Jr, Reading and Comprehension - membership site
Quizlet: Civil Rights Movement vocabulary flashcards
ISL Collective: Civil Rights Movement worksheet (reading and vocabulary)
ESL Holiday Lessons: Martin Luther King Day reading and activities
English Online: A reading on the Civil Rights Movement with vocabulary
English Exercises: A listening and vocabulary exercise "Ruby Bridges Goes to School"
ESOL Courses: A lesson with activities on Rosa Parks
Discovery Education: Lesson plan on the Civil Rights Movement
English Online: A reading on the Civil Rights Movement with vocabulary
English Exercises: A listening and vocabulary exercise "Ruby Bridges Goes to School"
ESOL Courses: A lesson with activities on Rosa Parks
Discovery Education: Lesson plan on the Civil Rights Movement
Recommended Movie: The Help

Recommended for: High Intermediate/Advanced Students
An aspiring author during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Happy New Year!

WARM-UP CONVERSATION QUESTIONS ON NEW YEAR'S by ESL Made Easy:
1. How did you spend Dec 31st, 2018? Was it different from previous years?2. Do you celebrate the coming of a new year in your country of origin? If so, what are some traditions and customs that mark New Year's Eve/Day and the start of the new year in your culture?
3. For many people, a new year represents a time for making positive changes in their lives. What do you think are some common resolutions/goals that people make? Why do you think it might be difficult for some people to stick to these resolutions/goals? What advice would you give?
4. Did you create any resolutions/goals last year (2018)? If so, did you stick to your resolutions and achieve your goals?
5. Do you have any resolutions/goals for this year (2019)? If so, have you created a plan for achieving them? What about your friend and family members?
RECOMMENDED ESL LINKS AROUND THE TOPIC NEW YEAR'S:
ESL Holiday Lessons: Reading and follow up activities on New Year'sDaily ESL: Listen and read activity on New Year's Day
EL Civics: New Year's picture lesson with follow up activities
ITESLJ: New Year's Day conversation questions
ESL Printables: New Year's Resolution worksheets - contribution site
ESL Library: New Year's lessons - membership site
BogglesWorld ESL: New Year's worksheets
ESOL Courses: New Year's worksheets and activities
Learn English Feel Good: New Year's Eve/Day vocabulary quiz
ISL Collective: New Year's worksheets - donation site
A4esl: New Year's Eve phrasal verbs quiz
My English Pages: A short reading on New Year's with comprehension questions
One Stop English: 3 speaking activities on New Year's PDF
ESL Flow: New Year's resolutions and talking about the future worksheets
Heads Up English: New Year's speaking activity PDF
Rong-Chong: New Years Around the World reading with follow up activities
TEFL Net: A lesson plan on expressions using the word "change"
Breaking News English: Reading and follow up activities on New Year's resolutions
Using English: New Year's resolution worksheet using adverbs of frequency
JenniferESL: YOUTUBE mini lesson on New Year's Resolutions
English - Zone: New Year's around the world traditions
Poetry.About: Classic poems about New Year's
Learning English with Michelle: Five New Year's Resolutions for ESL Learners
Brainy Quote: New Year's quotes
CDN History: New Year's By the Numbers
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