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[cj1976]

I've just taken on some after-school classes in a middle school. I've been assigned to teach a writing class and a listening class, where I have to produce my own syllabus and lessons. This is my first time teaching middle school (I am teaching in an elementary school), so I'm a bit lost on what to do.
Any tips would be immensely appreciated.

Thanks

[maximmm]

Never lose hope. Better yet, just stick to elementary school teaching....
Don't sell out, man!

[mick]

One word.....'Paduk'

[mrsquirrel]

First thing to do is to get them to write a single sentence on their own.

bet you a cup of tea that most of them can't


Get American Adventures Starter and work from there. Great book.

Available at Kyobo now I think.

[maximmm]

[Dome Vans]

I think it's easier to go from Elementary to teach in Middle School rather than vice versa. Many students in Level 1 Middle School will only be at a 5th/6th grade elementary level (or lower) anyway.

Not too sure on advice. For listening you could use songs and either have a gap fill for certain TL or write out all the words in order and cut them into sentences, the students then listen to the song (max 3 times) and they have to put the sentences in the correct order.

Writing will really depend on the class. Getting them to write sentences first should be a starter. Then work up to stories. Writing properly is probably the most difficult of the disciplines for students. Or dictation for the students from a simple story or nursery rhyme.

[yingwenlaoshi]

Make a funny face and ask to be paid by your boss. Fk 'em all, I tells ya. Speak English and that should do. Dont' let 'em boss you around. You're getting paid for your face, if you know what I mean. If they want more, they gotta pay.

This is the start of a revolution. Eat me is what you should say.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

If English is the language of instruction that takes care of most of the listening component. You could try a few dictation excercises just to say you're teaching listening.

For writing, if they can form simple sentences, concentrate mostly on organisation. If they can't, work on sentence formation. Getting Ready to Write is a great textbook for this.

[maingman]

Make a funny face and ask to be paid by your boss. Fk 'em all, I tells ya. Speak English and that should do. Dont' let 'em boss you around. You're getting paid for your face, if you know what I mean. If they want more, they gotta pay.

This is the start of a revolution. Eat me is what you should say.


stupid comment !!

[ajuma]

First, teach the names of the grammar parts in English: noun (person, place, thing or idea), verb (past, present and future tense...stay away from PP at this stage), articles (when to use each), adjectives, prepostions, etc. Have them give examples of each.

Korean students seem to have the hardest time with past tense verbs, so focus most of your lessons on past tense.

Have them write what they did before school this morning.

Have them work in groups and write a Korean fairy tale.

Prepare some cards with vocab...either from their book, or random words and have them choose 5 an make a story from those words.

If they're a little higher level, ask them things like "Are you a rock or a feather? Why?" And have them write out their reasons for their choice.

Go from group to group or student to student, helping them with their writing in a non-threatening way and using LOTS of praise. "Wow!! You put an article here!! Great!!!"

Teaching writing can be lots of fun, and the students seem to enjoy telling you about their lives.

[yingwenlaoshi]

Just teach them whatever. They have ears and fingers. It's not like you're getting paid a fortune.

Fk it.