By Carrie on April 20, 2011
Month Three of the ESL Educators Blog Carnival focuses on teaching ESL students how to write. Read up on what some of our favorite ESL educators have to say on the subject and don’t forget to check out last month’s carnival, which focused on Classroom Management Techniques.
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By Carrie on December 27, 2009
Christmas in Taiwan normally isn’t a big affair. John and I always try to make the best of the holiday season, but it’s the little unexpected moments that always take me by surprise and leave me feeling content. One of these moments came along earlier this week…
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By Carrie on July 31, 2009
An after-school dance program with some of Taiwan’s top break dancing crews isn’t just about learning how to dance. It’s also a great way to spend time with your friends and get some exercise. Hundreds of high schools students got together this year to showcase their break dancing skills with some of Taiwan’s premier break dancers, including the popular dance crew, Formosa.
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By Carrie on June 2, 2009
Every Thanksgiving, Tinity the turkey can hear strange noises coming from the big beautiful house next door. It sounds like there is a turkey screaming or crying. Finally, he asked his mother what the noise was.
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By Carrie on February 4, 2009
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Student Guest Author: Doris Chang There is a peaceful beautiful place, where many different kinds of animals live. It’s called the “Fable Forest”. Franklin lives there. He is a very greedy fox. When the other animals need help, Franklin always says, “No!” One day, Franklin Fox was taking a [...]
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By Carrie on December 22, 2008
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Last night when Betty was sleeping she had a strange dream. When Betty woke up, there was something on her bed. It was very furry and pink. When Betty shook it, it moved. Betty was very scared, She shouted loudly. Then she looked at the pink bunny and screamed, “I dreamed [...]
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By Carrie on December 12, 2008
Writing Style: A Fable By: Hedy Chen The Peaceful Ocean has many fish. They are all very simple and keen. They are happy everyday because the Peaceful Ocean has had no wars since all the sharks moved out. One day, an octopus comes to the ocean. He is evil and talkative. He always says bad [...]
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By Carrie on November 20, 2008
Super Writer: Alexandria Lu Alexandria has been studying with me for two and a half years, but she has been a student at Gram for far longer. Alexandria is a very creative individual. She is passionate about learning, especially when it comes to English. Unlike most students I’ve met here, Alexandria isn’t afraid to ask [...]
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By Carrie on November 15, 2008
Writing Style: A Descriptive Paragraph by Oliver Wang My sister is cute but she is dangerous. If you met my sister for the first time, you would have to bring earplugs, because she shouts all the time. When you make her angry, she will shout at the top of her lungs and start beating you [...]
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