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ESL with Alan

ESL with Alan is a store that aims to help ESL EFL TESOL TEFL Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the World and Online. You can find here fun Teaching Resources such as Lesson Plans, Games, Reading Comprehension Worksheets and way more! ESL with Alan's Teaching Materials deal with actuality issues such as Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence, Pop culture and fandoms such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Minecraft.

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ESL with Alan is a store that aims to help ESL EFL TESOL TEFL Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the World and Online. You can find here fun Teaching Resources such as Lesson Plans, Games, Reading Comprehension Worksheets and way more! ESL with Alan's Teaching Materials deal with actuality issues such as Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence, Pop culture and fandoms such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Minecraft.
ESL Lesson Plan on Minecraft - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity
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ESL Lesson Plan on Minecraft - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity

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This Amazing ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 14 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on Minecraft is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and High School. This English as a Second Language Teaching Resource can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This ESL Teaching Resource can be great for intermediate-advanced learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan on Minecraft includes: a brief Introduction to Minecraft a Picture Description with 3 scenes (kids cosplaying Minecraft characters + minecraft being used at school + kids playing at minecraft at a convention) a Listening Comprehension activity on Minecraft (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video a Writing Activity (3 prompts; writing the reasons you like Minecraft + writing if you would ever like to try minecraft + writing about the “Minecraft Generation” and the innovations kids who play Minecraft today will bring in the future) Learning English as a second Language can sometimes be a true struggle to many Students out there. Endless Lists of Words and Grammatical Rules that at times happen not to be Clear to Teachers too! Is it worthy to get Stressed for such few Results? Absolutely NO! ESL with Alan has Created a BRAND NEW RESOURCE to make English both FUN and EFFICIENT!
ESL Lesson on "The Simpsons" - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity
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ESL Lesson on "The Simpsons" - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity

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This Amazing ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 13 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on “The Simpsons” (American Animates Series by Matt Groening) is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and High School. This English as a Second Language Teaching Resource can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This ESL Teaching Resource can be great for intermediate learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan on “The Simpsons” includes: a brief Introduction to “The Simpsons” a Picture Description with 3 scenes (1 scene portraying the Simpson Family in their daily life + premiere of the Simpson Movie + Matt Groening showing his drawing of Homer Simpson) a Listening Comprehension activity on “The Simpsons” (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video a Writing Activity (2 prompts; writing an essay on your family and comparing it to the Simpsons + writing an imaginary letter to Matt Groening to propose him some ideas and prompts for a future episode) Learning English as a second Language can sometimes be a true struggle to many Students out there. Endless Lists of Words and Grammatical Rules that at times happen not to be Clear to Teachers too! Is it worthy to get Stressed for such few Results? Absolutely NO! ESL with Alan has Created a BRAND NEW RESOURCE to make English both FUN and EFFICIENT!
ESL Lesson on Fake News - Picture Description + Listening + Writing Activity
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ESL Lesson on Fake News - Picture Description + Listening + Writing Activity

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This Amazing ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 12 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on Fake News is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and High School. This English as a Second Language Teaching Resource can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This ESL Teaching Resource can be great for intermediate-advanced learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan on Fake News includes: a brief Introduction to Fake News a Picture Description with 3 scenes (people protesting against vaccines + fake news of “banned pictures of cats on Google” + Deep Fake of Pope Francis) a Listening Comprehension activity on Fake News (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video a Writing Activity (2 prompts; writing an essay on your opinion on information overload and its effects on people and society by listing 3 examples of fake news that have largely spread and their effects and influence + writing if you agree that “Fake News should be illegal”) Learning English as a second Language can sometimes be a true struggle to many Students out there. Endless Lists of Words and Grammatical Rules that at times happen not to be Clear to Teachers too! Is it worthy to get Stressed for such few Results? Absolutely NO! ESL with Alan has Created a BRAND NEW RESOURCE to make English both FUN and EFFICIENT!
ESL Lesson Plan on LEGO -Picture Description + Listening Comprehension + Essay
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ESL Lesson Plan on LEGO -Picture Description + Listening Comprehension + Essay

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This Amazing ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 12 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on LEGO is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and High School. This English as a Second Language Teaching Resource can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This ESL Teaching Resource can be great for intermediate-advanced learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan on LEGO includes: a brief Introduction to LEGO a Picture Description with 3 scenes (2 adults building a LEGO Construction + kid playing with LEGO built spacecraft + FIRST LEGO League STEM Competition with kids) a Listening Comprehension activity on LEGO (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video a Writing Activity (2 prompts; writing an essay on your opinion on LEGO + writing an essay on grown-ups that still appreciate LEGO and building with it) Learning English as a second Language can sometimes be a true struggle to many Students out there. Endless Lists of Words and Grammatical Rules that at times happen not to be Clear to Teachers too! Is it worthy to get Stressed for such few Results? Absolutely NO! ESL with Alan has Created a BRAND NEW RESOURCE to make English both FUN and EFFICIENT!
ESL Lesson on Google - Picture Description + Listening Comprehension + Essay
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ESL Lesson on Google - Picture Description + Listening Comprehension + Essay

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This Amazing ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan (PDF Digital Presentation; 13 slides + Answer keys in the last slide) on Google is Great to stimulate English Learning within Newcomers or any English Second Language Student. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at Middle School and High School. This English as a Second Language Teaching Resource can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL Tutors or private teachers. This ESL Teaching Resource can be great for intermediate-advanced learners This Stimulating ESL-EFL-TESOL Lesson Plan on Google includes: a brief Introduction to Google and Search Engines a Picture Description with 3 scenes (Google maps and the “further informations” it adds + Google translate + shopping on Google) a Listening Comprehension activity on Google (with Answer Keys in the last slide) with QR Code-Linked YouTube Video a Writing Activity (2 prompts; writing an essay about the importance Google has reached in our lives and how we depend to it + writing a scenario where Google has been shit down and writing how you would live your life and find information) Learning English as a second Language can sometimes be a true struggle to many Students out there. Endless Lists of Words and Grammatical Rules that at times happen not to be Clear to Teachers too! Is it worthy to get Stressed for such few Results? Absolutely NO! ESL with Alan has Created a BRAND NEW RESOURCE to make English both FUN and EFFICIENT!
ESL Space Exploration - Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Flashcards Game
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ESL Space Exploration - Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Flashcards Game

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This Bundle offers 3 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Language on Space Exploration and Travelling (Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension Worksheet + Storytelling Game). Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These 3 ESL Teaching Resources on Space Exploration and Travelling are mostly great for Intermediate-advanced Learners Within this Space Exploration and Travelling English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Lesson Plan on Space Exploration and Travelling ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay Worksheet on Space Exploration and Travelling ESL Storytelling Game - Space Travelling and Exploration - Picture Prompts Cards
ESL Bundle on Eurovision - Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Songs Activity
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ESL Bundle on Eurovision - Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Songs Activity

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This Bundle offers 3 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Language on Eurovision Song Contest (Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension Activity + ESC Songs Activity). Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These 3 ESL Teaching Resources on Eurovision are mostly great for Intermediate Learners (6th-12th grade) Within this Eurovision (ESC) English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL EurovisionLesson Plan with Song Activity + Writing Essay + Speaking Game ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheet on Eurovision ESL Eurovision Songs Activity Teaching Resource - PDF Worksheets
ESL Teaching Resources on The Simpsons - Lesson + Reading Comprehension + Storytelling Game
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ESL Teaching Resources on The Simpsons - Lesson + Reading Comprehension + Storytelling Game

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This Bundle offers 3 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Language on “The Simpsons” (Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension Activity Worksheets + Storytelling Cards Game). Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These TEFL teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These 3 ESL Teaching Resources on “The Simpsons” (Famous American Animates Series) are great for Intermediate-advanced Learners Within this “The Simpsons” English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Lesson on “The Simpsons” - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on “The Simpsons” ESL Storytelling Game Cards on “The Simpsons” - Picture Prompts
ESL Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Storytelling Cards on Antarctica
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ESL Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension + Storytelling Cards on Antarctica

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This Bundle offers 3 ESL-EFL-TESOL Teaching Resources for English as a Second or Foreign Langauge on Antarctica (Lesson Plan + Reading Comprehension Activity Worksheets + Storytelling Game Flashcards). Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These two ESL Teaching Resources on Antarctica are great for Intermediate-Advanced Learners Within this Antarctica English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Lesson Plan on Antarctica - Listening Comprehension + Writing Activity ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Antarctica ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game - Exploring Antarctica - Picture Prompts
ESL Storytelling Cards Games Bundle - Travelling around the World - 480 Cards
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ESL Storytelling Cards Games Bundle - Travelling around the World - 480 Cards

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This Bundle offers 6 ESL-EFL-TESOL “Travelling around the World” Storytelling Teaching Resources (Asia, Europa, South America, North America, Oceania and Africa) . Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. This teaching hack can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and Nerdy ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. Within this Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL EFL TESOL TEFL English Storytelling Cards Game - Travelling aroud Europe ESL EFL TESOL “Travelling around Asia” Storytelling Cards! ESL EFL TESOL Storytelling Cards Game Activity - Travelling around South America ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game - Travelling around North America ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game Activity - Travelling Around Oceania ESL EFL game Storytelling Cards - Travelling around Africa BE AWARE: Some Flash Cards can be similar (non travelling-related cards). Flashcards like “a suitcase” or “local teens” are included in all 6 products. These has been made to make these storytelling cards activities easier to be played.
ESL Novel Studies Worksheets Bundle on Harry Potter Novels - 50% OFF
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ESL Novel Studies Worksheets Bundle on Harry Potter Novels - 50% OFF

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These Fantastic English Second or Foreign Language Teaching Resources are ESL Novel Study Worksheets Activities (3 PDF Printable pages) on Harry Potter Fantasy Novels by British author J.K Rowling. These ESL Teaching Resources can be ideal for post-reading activities concerning this novel by J.K Rowling. Ideal participants for these ESL Harry Potter Activities are English Foreign Students at High School and Middle School (7th -12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any English Language Learner can be more than suitable for these ESL Harry Potter Activities! These Product can also be Great for English Second Language Centers or any ESL tutor around the world. These ESL Novel Study Activities on Harry Potter (Fantasy Novels by British author J.K Rowling) can be great for intermediate English as a Second Language Learners. Within this “Harry Potter” English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered the following Novel Study Activities: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
ESL EFL TESOL 544 Travelling around the World + Antarctica Storytelling Cards
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ESL EFL TESOL 544 Travelling around the World + Antarctica Storytelling Cards

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This Bundle offers 7 ESL-EFL-TESOL “Travelling around the World” + Antarctica Storytelling Teaching Resources (Asia, Europa, South America, North America, Oceania and Africa + Antarctica) . Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. This teaching hack can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and Nerdy ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. Within this Bundle Product, it is offered: New ESL EFL TESOL TEFL English Storytelling Cards Game - Travelling aroud Europe ESL EFL TESOL “Travelling around Asia” Storytelling Cards! ESL EFL TESOL Storytelling Cards Game Activity - Travelling around South America ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game - Travelling around North America ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game Activity - Travelling Around Oceania ESL EFL game Storytelling Cards - Travelling around Africa ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Activity Game - Exploring Antarctica BE AWARE: Some Flash Cards (Picture Prompts) can be similar (non travelling-related cards). Flashcards like “a suitcase” or “local teens” are included in all 6 products. These has been made to make these storytelling cards activities easier to be played.
ESL Movie Guides Worksheets on Harry Potter Films Bundle -50% OFF
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ESL Movie Guides Worksheets on Harry Potter Films Bundle -50% OFF

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This Bundle offers 8 ESL Movie Guide Worksheets Activities for English as a Second or Foreign Language classes on “Harry Potter Films”. These ESL Teaching Resources can be ideal for post-movie activities concerning these Harry Potter Movies (from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2). Ideal participants for these ESL Activities are English Foreign Students at High School and Middle School (7th - 12th Grade). Newcomers or any English Language Learner can be more than suitable for these ESL Activities! These Products can also be Great for English Second Language Centers or any ESL tutor around the world. In this “ESL Harry Potter Movie Guides” Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" PS: ***The Movie Guide formats are similar for ALL “Harry Potter films”***. My personal advice is to make groups of students and assign each group a “Harry Potter” Movie Guide. This could prevent boredom and stimulate students instead!
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheet Bundle on American Cities
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheet Bundle on American Cities

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This Bundle offers 8 ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets for English as a Second or Foreign Language on “American Cities”. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School. These TEFL teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These 8 ESL Teaching Resources on “American Cities” are great for Intermediate Learners Within this “American Cities” English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on New York City ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Washington DC ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on San Francisco ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Los Angeles ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Las Vegas ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Chicago ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing activity Worksheets on Boston ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Philadelphia PS: The writing activity prompt is the same for each American City. My personal advice is to make groups of students and assign each group a city. This could prevent boredom and stimulate students instead!
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on Star Wars Films - Bundle - 50% OFF
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on Star Wars Films - Bundle - 50% OFF

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This Bundle offers 9 ESL Movie Guide Worksheets Activities for English as a Second or Foreign Language classes on “Star Wars Films”. These ESL Teaching Resources can be ideal for post-movie activities concerning these Star Wars Movies (from episode 1 to episode 9). Ideal participants for these ESL Activities are English Foreign Students at High School and Middle School (7th - 12th Grade). Newcomers or any English Language Learner can be more than suitable for these ESL Activities! In this bundle, there are included the following ESL Movie Guides: ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker"
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on Harry Potter + Fantastic Beasts Bundle
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on Harry Potter + Fantastic Beasts Bundle

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This Bundle offers 11 ESL Movie Guide Worksheets Activities for English as a Second or Foreign Language classes on “Harry Potter Films” and "Fantastic Beasts Films" These ESL Teaching Resources can be ideal for post-movie activities concerning these “Harry Potter Films” and “Fantastic Beasts” Movies (from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” to “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”). Ideal participants for these ESL Activities are English Foreign Students at High School and Middle School (7th - 12th Grade). Newcomers or any English Language Learner can be more than suitable for these ESL Activities! These Products can also be Great for English Second Language Centers or any ESL tutor around the world. In this “ESL Harry Potter + Fantastic Beasts Movie Guides” Bundle Product, it is offered: ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on** “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”** ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Fantastic Beasts and where to find them" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore"
ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay Bundle - Halloween Activities - 50% OFF
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay Bundle - Halloween Activities - 50% OFF

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This Bundle offers 10 ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets for English as a Second or Foreign Language “Halloween Activities”. Ideal participants for this Activity are Foreign Languages Students at High School and Middle School. These TEFL teaching toolbox can also be Great for ESL Centers Abroad and ESL-EFL-TESOL Tutors (online/offline) or private teachers around the world. These 10 ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activitt Worksheets for “Halloween Activities” are great for Intermediate-Advanced Learners Within this “Halloween” English as a Second or Foreign Language Bundle Product (Reading Activities), it is offered: ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Frankenstein ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Dracula ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Vampires ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Werewolves ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Zombies" ESL Reading Comprehension + Essay Worksheets - Halloween Trick or Treat ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on the Addams Family ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Paranormal Activity ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Horror" ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Witches PS: Some writing activity prompts are similar (writing their opinion on a Halloween related themes such as vampires, werewolves etc) . My personal advice is to make groups of students and assign each group a Halloween-themed reading activity. This could prevent boredom and stimulate students instead!