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modal practice using "advice column" idea

3/27/2014

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Modal practice through "Dear Abby" columns has always been successful in my classes.  Have each student write down a problem he or she has.  The papers are then passed on to the next student in order to be read and given a written solution.  The papers are passed on and on till all the students have read all the problems and given their solutions.


What makes this interesting is that the students have to read and write.  They enjoy reading the solutions given by others and are creative when giving their own advice.  The use of "you should/can/might/" etc to practice modals is perfect for advice, of course.




Students love to get their own paper back and read all the solutions to their problems


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    Welcome.

    Hello fellow teachers,
    I am really happy to see visitors on my site each day, enjoying the different ideas. 

    With a particular focus on dialog role-play, this site offers ready, original, downloadable scripts for your lessons; and this seems to be a popular idea for teachers.

    I am a teacher of ESL and Drama with over 38 years of experience in a number of countries.  I enjoy sharing creative ideas to help both teachers and students teach and learn in a positive atmosphere.

    I also love paper crafting, die cutting, sewing and creative art, many of which can be used in language classrooms too.  Visit my craft site for ideas and inspiration. www.cottonthreads.net.


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