ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 9

ELT Webinar: ‘Using literature for language learning’, February 28, 12.00 UK time Book Review: OUP’s ‘Personality Development and Soft Skills’ by Dr. Barun K Mitra ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Assessing Students’…

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Vol. 4 Issue 9 – ELT Webinar: ‘Using literature for language learning’, February 28, 12.00 UK time

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#9 | February 27, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036

The BBC TeachingEnglish team is hosting a webinar on “Using literature for language learning” with Fitch O’Connell on February 28, 12.00 UK time.

Rob Lewis says, “Using literature – in particular short stories and poetry – as a tool for language learning has opened up new paths and opportunities for the language teacher and student. (more…)

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Vol. 4 Issue 9 – Video: Strategies for Teaching Reading: Thinking Partners

Teaching whole group reading skills using the thinking partners interactive read aloud strategy. Linda Hoyt's Interactive Read-Alouds will help you make the most of this time by showing you creative ways to use popular children's literature to teach specific standards and build fluency and comprehension. Combining guided conversations with reflective thinking, Linda's read-aloud lessons engage children in strategic listening, speaking, reading and writing about text.

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