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my_way
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 Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:51 am Post subject: online articles for lessons |
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Hi all,
I want to start using articles from the internet for reading/discussion in a few of my classes.
Aside from Metropolis and The Japan Times, are there any specific web-sites you can recommend for good articles?
I need something for beginner/intermediate students that will introduce some new vocabulary, but not be too long or too deep to discuss.
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mdoor
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Breading News English:
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1003-1006.html
If the current stories are too difficult for your students, lessons were produced at "easier" and "harder" levels between Apr 2005 and Aug 2006. Check the pre Aug. 2006 easier lessons for your use. |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:04 am Post subject: |
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Newspapers for beginner students? I think you either have fantastic beginners or you overestimate their ability. How old are they?
What did you expect them to get out of the reading? Simple regurgitation of facts? (not recommended) Or some kind of critical thinking/analysis? (better but still very difficult to teach) Cultural awareness? (go to things like Dear Abby columns, but be aware of problems with slang and jargon) |
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my_way
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:25 am Post subject: |
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did i say newspapers? i thought i made it clear that i was looking for articles online.
i have students of varying abilities and reading articles is just something i want to try incorporating into my lessons now and then.
mdoor.....the site is excellent! thank you very much for the link  |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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| did i say newspapers? i thought i made it clear that i was looking for articles online. |
Yes, you mentioned 2 newspapers, actually. Were you thinking that "articles" means research reports (journal articles) or something else? Magazine articles? Please help us to understand here just what it is you want.
Genre would be nice to know. So would length of the "articles".
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| i have students of varying abilities and reading articles is just something i want to try incorporating into my lessons now and then. |
How? I already asked once. Help us to help you. |
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