November 18, 2022: Gender Neutral Language

This activity uses a story to promote discussion and problem-solving skills. Students are put into small groups and given one paragraph of a story at a time. After reading each paragraph, the groups will discuss possible solutions or advice for the character in the story.

Here’s the handout: This is the most watched TED talk. This was his follow-up talk. He was a very witty speaker and his opinions about the role of education are worth listening to. He passed away in August 2020. Here’s quick explanation in Japanese of Bloom’s Taxonomy. There’s lots of information out there. The basic…

We’ll be using story dice again, but instead of using Dan Harmon’s Story Circle, we’ll be using a simplified version of “Nelson’s 9 Steps for Story Writing” to wrote short stories about travel adventures.

What is important about our lives today? This week, we’ll explore this question by planning a time capsule for the future! We’ll practice using key B1 vocabulary to discuss and decide which items best represent life in 2025. Come ready for a fun and thoughtful conversation

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to discuss and compare different cities based on various livability factors.

A Canadian couple in their 60’s talk about their research into retiring overseas. Lesson Plan: Retiring Overseas (1.5 hours) Warm-Up (10-15 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Presentation (15-20 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Practice (30-40 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Production (15-20 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Cool Down/Reflection (10-15 minutes): Purpose: Activities: