Kayışdağı Middle School

 I found a TED talk I can assign to my students as homework. The tedtalk is about a 30-day challenge and it is 3 minutes long. We can do this in the classroom too. The comprehension question I have prepared: What is false regarding the audio you have listened to? a) 30 days is just about the right time to add or subtract a habit. b) His self-confidence grew as he did harder 30-day challenges. c) His new novel is amazing. d) Big changes are less likely to stick. Answer: c. Here's the link to the video if you want to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U

 Today I am going to talk about using Instagram as a writing tool in English classes. As we all know, Instagram is a Web 2.0 application that allows users to interact with each other based on photos. But I think we can look at Instagram as a writing tool.  Teachers can open a class account, which will be run by them, and ask students to do some writing tasks. For example, I have created a class account on Instagram and shared 3 photos. Teachers can post photos and ask students what they think and feel, and ask them to write a paragraph or key points about it in the comments. Other than that, it can also be used for essay or paragraph planning. On this account, students can give peer feedback to each other by replying to each other's comments. The teacher can also give feedback on this platform too.  One thing that might be bad is that since there is a word limit on comments, students will not be able to write full essays. But, using Instagram as a brainstorming, planning,...

 ReadWorks is a free online reading tool that consists of different level readings, considering proficiency age, and activities. When first entering the site, you need to create an account. After creating your account, the tool will ask for your specifications: When you are done with telling the site about your role and school, you can open a class and invite your students. You can create a class from the site, or import it from google classrooms. After creating a class, you can choose from a wide range of readings, packaged up to make it weekly. These "packages" are classified according to grade or content, as seen in the photo: For example, I have assigned my class "5/A" a package for fifth grade. I can choose what to include (audio, articles, etc.) and whether the students can choose what to read or not.  After assigning, the teacher can see the progress of her students from the interface of the classroom. The tool's package follows the idea of "Daily Ro...

 Memrise is a tool where students can see how native people talk and practice. When signing up, students can choose which language they want. In this context, the teacher can lead them and tell them which one they will choose (British or American). After that, the students are to choose their level. The teacher can also lead them and tell them their level. After signing up to the true level, students can start practicing immediately!  I think the most effective way for us teachers to use this would be in class since we cannot form a classroom with this tool and keep track of their scores. The activities in the tool are contextualized so we can introduce the exercises in the classroom after a vocabulary lesson. We can explain how the tool works with an example activity: As you can see, the context is entering a hotel and the student is to practice the contextualized vocabulary (such as check-in, reservation, book, etc.)  they have learned via speaking, or writing! Students...

 Grammar Monster is a tool that can be used when introducing a new form and practicing. It includes many language levels (advanced and low-level) and it has games, activities, introductions, and tests! It includes tables that show the verbs and also pictures to visualize the content for introduction. For example, when teaching propositions for kids, we can use grammar monster. It includes an explanation of the form, a practice for using the form, many examples, an explanatory video, and a printable test! Here are some photos of the example:  There are other interactive practice activities for this topic. If you want to check out the rest of the examples, activities, explanatory video, and test, here is the link to the page for the preposition topic! Prepositions for Kids (grammar-monster.com) And if you want to check out the games, tests, and other grammar points to use when you are introducing or practicing a form, here is the link to the site! Free English Grammar Lessons an...

 Hello everyone, My name is Öykü Külahcı and I am a 21-year-old woman who is passionate about language. I am currently studying English Language Teaching at Yeditepe University.  I was born on the 28th of August, 2002 in Kocaeli and lived there until I was 18. I have strong leadership and problem-solving skills.  I have concluded my early internship at Celal Yardımcı Middle School and also worked as an English Teacher at American Culture Private Language Schools. My interests other than language teaching are music and cooking.