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Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

It might not be the most interesting thing for the students, but I'd try to focus on writing. This is the one area - even more than speaking - in which smart, advanced Korean students are most deficient. And they're sure not going to get much sound advice in this area from Korean teachers.

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

I'd consider using some of the materials in the N.Y times Lessons.....created daily by a great teacher. Check it out and I've put it to good use often
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/issues_in_depth/20071026.html

You might also consider presentations. Also, projects. Check out the Korea category under Resources at EFL Classroom 2.0. Great project material and other material for learning about Korea. I find this is a very effective way to get kids learning and also feeling good about the content. Another is to get them making karaokes of the songs - then they present, sing to their classmates. By making/creating, they are so involved and learning so much as they go along. See the karaoke page on EFL Classroom under Listen.

Also, consider letting them "make" the lessons. Meaning, digital storytelling , voicethreads (www.voicethreads.com), ppt games, ppt presentations. These "soft" skills need cultivating (as well as maybe just typing!) and will last them a lifetime, in whatever field.

That's just a few thoughts off the top of my head.

DD
http://eflclassroom.ning.com

agoodmouse · Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Location: Anyang

Wow, your students sound incredible.

It sounds like the articles they're dealing with are quite long. What about using two opposing view points -- summary paragraphs -- that can be read off the overhead in about 5 minutes.

Then, tell them to do pairwork, i.e. talk to their partners about which side they support and why. After that, put them into groups, asking them to choose a secretary to write down everyone's thoughts and opinions while they're holding a short discussion. Each secretary presents his/her findings. Now, take two objects (e.g. a red ball, something throwable/funny) and give them to two individuals. Those individuals have to briefly speak, present a viewpoint, and add to or oppose the other's comments. After they speak, they throw the objects to a new pair of students. This is all I've got for now. I'm having my morning black tea.