Do your reading and writing tasks feel like an afterthought or are they building blocks for language proficiency? In this second episode of the CI Toolbox series we focus on reading and writing activities that engage students through movement, visuals, collaboration, and just the right amount of challenge. I’ll share strategies to help students process and produce language in meaningful, low-stress ways.
Topics in this Episode:
- Reading and writing should feel interactive, connected to input, and in line with students’ proficiency level.
- In this episode, we’re looking at six activities from my “CI Toolbox” that focus on reading and writing and are adaptable for many levels, with support for engagement and growth.
- One Word at a Time
- Embedded Reading
- Volleyball Reading
- Draw the Sentence
- Running Dictation
- Dictation with a Twist
- Episode 218: 6 Activities for Interaction and Discussion in the Language Classroom
- Get the PDF with all of the CI Toolbox Activities:
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- Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers
- On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments
- Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments
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