This workshop was prepared for TESL Ontario 2009 by Marg Heidebrecht. Permission was received from Jeremy Harmer to use the terms (engage, study, activate) from his book, How to Teach English. What elements are necessary for successful language learning in classrooms? Engage, study, activate. Jeremy Harmer Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either. Marshall McLuhan Failing to plan is planning to fail. Alan Lakein The limits of my language means the limits of my world. Ludwig Wittgenstein Effective teaching may be the hardest job there is. William Glasser Objective: Introduce workshop participants to a strategy for creating lesson plans Marg Heidebrecht Mohawk College, Hamilton How: Who are you? Who am I? Explore Harmers engage, study, activate Analyze this lesson Kick start next weeks lessons Are you comfortable with this? Yes, of course. I am really happy for you to mention it especially it its really been of use. absorb allure captivate hook interest involve analyze examine check out inspect investigate scrutinize apply employ put into action set in motion try use engage study activate E S A S A E S A E A E S A S E A Tell your students the plan... Tell your students the plan... a lottery ticket a gift bag a grocery store flyer a recipe buttons gum Mr. Bean on the train popsicle sticks assertive language case study: fashion house compare / contrast conditional gambits to interrupt intonation like/dislike presentation skills looking intentional at a small, new piece of language E ? S ? A ?DescriptionProps, concerns SlideshowSet up as people arrive Self-intro, wedding storyStart promptly but accommodate all Harmers key termsPermission, May 09 Show props, unpack bagsOne bag/table, props & lesson plans in bags Participants match props to lessons Matching card on table + screen