Task 5: Using Blue Web’n Database for Reading and Writing Task

Blue Web’n Database

is similar to the

ESL Independent Study Lab

in term that they provide various materials for English study.

I found that Blue Web’n Database is easier to use and more organized since we can choose grade of student and the application that is most suitable for my teaching context. This site is also useful for beginner teacher who are not accustomed to use internet as their source of materials. Teachers will be helped to select their materials.

One of the interesting site is
Between the Lions

Between the Lions consists of Stories, Games, Things to Print, Songs, ideas in Parents & Teachers, a site Map, Newsletter, and Recommended Books. There are at least 70 stories that you can read and watch online. Each story links to related games. You can also print the story. Parents & Teachers includes more information about each episode and its curriculum, and features over 300 literacy tips. You can also use the Episode guide to view a brief summary of the episode and then select the appropriate story based on desired learning goals

Task 4: Using ESL Independent Study Lab site to Conduct Class Activities

ESL Independent Study Lab is a site that provides some useful sources for English teachers for conducting class activity. After browsing the sites provided by ESL Independent Study Lab, here are some interesting activities to conduct in class.

Teaching context:
1. 1st grade Senior High School students who are familiar with the internet.
2. Every student has one computer connected to the internet.
3. Each students must have dictionary with them.

Topic:
Describing Kinds of Animal

Class Activities:
Pre-reading activities:
1. Each student mentions 1 of their favorite animal.
2. Each student describe about their favorite animal.

Reading activity
1.Students visit

www.English-zone.com

using their computer to read an article about the description of many kids of Elephants.
2.Reading the passage, students have to find out the meaning of the unfamiliar vocabularies.

Post-reading activity
1.Students answer some questions provided in the web page.
2.Students share their answer to their friend and check their answer.
3.Students give their opinion on their blog about the passage.