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Month: November 2015

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Yes we can – lit circles in L2 classes

November 8, 2015 Jen Spain Leave a comment

I've been frustrated in the past by the kinds of reading comprehension exercises included in curriculum that has been used in second language courses. Much of it has been comprised of fill-in-the-blank, matching, and short answer type questions. Those can be a good starting point, but none of them really require an in-depth understanding of … Continue reading →

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Re-thinking literacy

November 8, 2015 Jen Spain Leave a comment

Here's a pop quiz I'd like you to try: Literacy exercises should include... a. stories b. poems c. plays d. all of the above If you answered "d", you are correct, but I'd like to add another option as well - "e. any text used in everyday life". Of course, some might feel I'm cheating … Continue reading →

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