Friday, March 11, 2011

Idioms in Your Pocket

Title: Idioms in Your Pocket (click here)
Description: Learning the importance of idioms and their figurative meanings is important to all English speakers. "Idioms in Your Pocket!" is designed to teach high school and adult ESL students the meanings of various English idioms, the importance of knowing the figurative meanings of idioms and to practice their usage. Above all this WebQuest will increase student’s critical thinking and shows the learners how to identify differences and similarities between cultures and will also increase their language and cultural awareness.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords: Idioms, Brochure, Flyers, Posters.

HAVING FUN WITH READING

Title: HAVING FUN WITH READING (click here)
Description: This web quest is suitable for students who are interested in developing their reading comprehension skills and also those who have difficulties to comprehend texts somehow. Students will have the opportunity to interact with texts, and do activities that promote cooperative and collaborative learning.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords: Main idea, character, story map, traits.