Episode 88 - How to Use Novel Study to Enrich Vocabulary and Speaking

The ESL Teaching Podcast

Reading is always a hot topic, and teaching reading to English learners presents its own set of challenges. It has to do with grade level, with English proficiency, and other factors. So today, I wanted to share with you how I have been implementing novel study this school year with my middle schoolers in particular, and that has allowed my students to be engaged in and motivated to read.
What you will hear about in this episode:

• Implementing a novel study in the classroom
• Challenges of teaching reading to English learners
• Selecting appropriate books based on student proficiency levels
• Balancing educational and enjoyable aspects of reading
• Enriching students' vocabulary through contextual usage in the book

Show Notes:

• Episode 88 - How to Use Novel Study to Enrich Vocabulary and Speaking

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Related/Previous Episodes:

• Episode 22 Teaching reading with Kristen Vibas
• Episode 17 - a peek into my middle school classroom
• Episode 85 - a peek into my high school classroom

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