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Lesson Starters

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SueAnnan 2018-12-05T18:45:11 #ELTchat Join us in just 15 minutes to discuss different ways to start lessons. How do you decide?#ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T18:55:19 RT @SueAnnan: #ELTchat Join us in just 15 minutes to discuss different ways to start lessons. How do you decide?#ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:02:46 Hello #ELTchat It’s 19:02 - anyone around? https://t.co/H25bkMKV1j
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:03:14 I'm here#ELTchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:03:30 Good evening! #eltchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:03:31 @SueAnnan Hi Sue #ELTchat
UbaidKakar 2018-12-05T19:04:00 PhD awarded https://t.co/KFolPDN33u#PhDChat#ELTChat#TEFL#TEFL-PK
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:04:27 Begin the lesson in a dynamic way: OK let's see  #ELTchat ppl,  let's share some ideas of getting this show on the… https://t.co/AV898yeDdx
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:04:30 So, lesson starts. Do you mean ice breakers, or part of the lead-in to the lesson? #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:04:35 @TonyP_ELT Good evening! #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:05:22 @SueAnnan I mean lesson starters - all inclusive #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:05:25 #ELTchat here is one - guess the topic of our chat :-) https://t.co/bicxwIa8dt
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:05:53 @Marisa_C Haha. Good pic Marisa Mou #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:06:03 These days I usually start my adult lessons with student to student small talk (eg. How's your week going), I monit… https://t.co/lg6bX0udp9
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:06:29 Good page from a Google book with a few ideas too https://t.co/yD1SMJ48m9 #eltchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:06:42 @MoreMsJackson Nice, so quite reflective #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:06:46 @Marisa_C Haha #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:07:02 If it is second lesson, I get them to tell me what they enjoyed/found difficult about the previous lesson #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:07:31 @SueAnnan @Marisa_C Yes, love exploiting images #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:07:32 Bring a strange object to class - may be connected with the topic of the lesson #ELTchat have Ss guess what it is etc
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:07:43 also. I quite like the lead-in ideas in the coursebooks #ELTchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:08:12 Not sure if it's the "right way" but I often chose activities that engaged and motivated the learners. I always sep… https://t.co/IcdlLSKZRU
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:08:19 @SueAnnan I don't but there you go... :-) #eltchat which coursebook? pray do tell
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:09:07 @TonyP_ELT Hey Tonio - Module 1 exam today for @TonyP_ELT Best of luck !!! #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:09:13 @TonyP_ELT I separate the two too #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:09:14 @SueAnnan Yes, always worth a look to see what ideas are suggested #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:09:53 Pictures are great too. #ELTchat Coursebooks are NGL or MacMillan. Usually some nice starter questions, but not al… https://t.co/SmgaCh6zPC
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:10:03 @Marisa_C #eltchat argh... the exam stress, haha. Thanks!
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:10:17 Good idea - something for the energy/class dynamic vs sth to get us thinking about the subject of the lesson… https://t.co/Fzz2ax3NcW
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:10:56 For upper int or advanced students I also have them discuss what English they noticed since the last lesson (eg thr… https://t.co/ISIw4oEkI0
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:12:07 Its also good to ask them how they feel, or if they want to share any news #ELTchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:12:48 So "lesson starters" could be divided into categories? Review activity? Reflection activity? Motivation activity? Lead in activity? #eltchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:13:36 great #ELTchat Any more? https://t.co/oNrDnmZPDk
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:14:25 Forgot hashtag! #ELTchat https://t.co/iRaa4giVy1
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:14:54 a. review the previous lesson b. give directions c. give an overview of what is going to happen d. tell students… https://t.co/8KlV0jhPDM
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:16:09 g. fun#ELTchat https://t.co/UG08K2Fb1X
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:16:23 @fionaljp #eltchat thanks, saved the link!
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:16:42 •tell a story •ask a question •show pictures •role play •show an object •play a guessing game •read a quote… https://t.co/XQE7zSjSQl
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:17:34 @Marisa_C I put the overview on the board but don't always go through it (see your previous comment about time) #ELTchat
teacherphili 2018-12-05T19:17:39 RT @iatefl_yltsig: Check our our latest blog post by December guest blogger, YLTSIG’s very own David Valente! He focuses on the recent ELT…
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:18:15 @fionaljp h. Build/maintain rapport #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:19:00 mix up students for lesson tasks to come #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:20:08 It can be a good idea to move them around at the start of a lesson to talk to someone new and then return to report back. #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:21:01 @fionaljp Or to stop them always sitting in the same seats #ELTchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:21:34 Maintain a lesson-starting routine (for young learners) #eltchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:22:15 Nice ideas - i look forward to that blog post with lists and loads of ideas #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:22:51 @MoreMsJackson sometimes it feels a bit fussy but u know ur delta drill girl! #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:23:31 Routines very important to YL's so if it's a happy routine it lifts them up! #ELTchat https://t.co/3UGeH9KThL
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:26:33 @Marisa_C #eltchat in Indonesia we used a greeting song, in Taiwan we did an exercise routine with music (for very… https://t.co/WtWevDaldL
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:28:36 Looks like there might be some nice ideas here #ELTchat @eltplanning: https://t.co/4idweycNsy
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:29:11 Hi Philipgreat to see you here #ELTchat https://t.co/TvOxe6NQDd
teachingright 2018-12-05T19:29:54 RT @Marisa_C: a. review the previous lesson b. give directions c. give an overview of what is going to happen d. tell students the main…
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:30:20 I think gauging the mood is a useful rule of thumb for anything to do with teens :-) #ELTChat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:30:48 More ideas here https://t.co/n74kx0w63m #eltchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:31:48 So how do you decide? What guides you?  The lesson objectives or the topic? #eltchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:32:09 I like the disappearing sentence, when you start with a super long sentence and, in teams, the students have to tak… https://t.co/GOFirFZfkY
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:32:40 @naomishema come and talk to us on #ELTChat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:35:02 Thinking about it, I've always tended to start with something student-centred #ELTchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:35:33 Sorry #eltchat peeps - with the holiday and all I forgot!
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:35:47 @Marisa_C #eltchat It depends on individual cases really. Knowing the students and what motivates them to speak; th… https://t.co/qRqKZu2ZYq
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:36:26 @MoreMsJackson Good way to start #ELTchat ...and continue
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:36:30 @TonyP_ELT @Marisa_C How about with a new class? #ELTchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:37:12 Oh! Never heard of that one - nice! #ELTchat https://t.co/N2dsasbC5U
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:37:38 @SueAnnan @TonyP_ELT You know me so well. I would use some group bonding games as starters - you know my fave book no? #eltchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:37:46 Personally, I like something that's communicative and engaging! If it can be linked to the lesson then... bonus! I'… https://t.co/zFFuVJzzgn
SproulBreana 2018-12-05T19:38:21 @Marisa_C i'm a big fan of the combo whenever possible #eltchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:39:03 Does that strategy ever cause you problems with getting students to settle back down? #eltchat https://t.co/M9eRfwMS0d
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:39:29 Sharing an oldish blog post inspired by the idea of group cohesion etc #ELTchat https://t.co/G3RNKuZFej
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:40:23 @TonyP_ELT ya talkin to me? #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:41:17 There’s a nice variety of lesson starters here #ELTchat @teflerinha https://t.co/W3hncnfBc6
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:42:02 @naomishema No, but I only teach adults now #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:42:21 Trying to guess what's written on your back - or if you know the class well, the sticker stuck on your forehead!… https://t.co/T8s2OZLiJ3
PhilipMErasmus 2018-12-05T19:43:30 #ELTchat Saw a brief video on mindfulness the other day. Never tried it. Don't fully understand it in practice. Any… https://t.co/IiIZIEGuna
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:44:28 @Marisa_C #eltchat I was referring to Cambridge, Trinity, etc.
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:45:55 @TonyP_ELT :-D #ELtchat Ahhh don't see why they would object tho
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:47:10 @PhilipMErasmus No. but I've heard that it works well in unsettled classes. My older adults might actually like that #ELTChat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:47:23 More lesson starter ideas here #ELTchat from @jonathaningham https://t.co/XrL7q1hyym
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:50:06 @PhilipMErasmus Yes, it does. I've been doing more of that this year than I have previously #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:50:37 And from our #ELTchat Summaries list here is a good one on start of the year activs including some icebreakers… https://t.co/YzXI3DUWMp
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:51:03 @MoreMsJackson @PhilipMErasmus do you do it at the start of the lesson, Elisabeth? #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:51:07 @MoreMsJackson @PhilipMErasmus True - live listening #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:53:13 How long do you think it's a good idea to spend on a starter activity if your have a 50 min lesson #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T19:53:58 @Marisa_C I never spend more than 10 in a 90 minute lesson. #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:54:26 @SueAnnan @PhilipMErasmus I sometimes start a lead-in with an anecdote. But I can't imagine starting a class that w… https://t.co/YtbSWjjeKs
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:55:40 @Marisa_C I've never had lessons that short, except for the Delta! #ELTchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:56:18 In high-school lessons are , in reality, 40 minutes long. Sigh... #eltchat https://t.co/aR3o7csRuP
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:56:49 @MoreMsJackson @SueAnnan @PhilipMErasmus Sometimes it's a good idea to do that - we get caught up with technique to… https://t.co/OTMz2DLtDG
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T19:57:15 @Marisa_C 10%? That leaves the remainder for the average student focus time for the "real learning" stuff. #eltchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T19:57:21 Have we mentioned picture dictation? - a very engaging way to start #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T19:57:26 @Marisa_C Including time on feedback and error correction? If yes, definitely can be more than 10mins but my lesson… https://t.co/Q1N7ywr5de
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T19:57:38 @naomishema and until they settle down ... #eltchat there goes another ten mins
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:58:00 Please explain what that is? Sound intriguing ! #ELTchat https://t.co/3vYeWVzuA4
naomishema 2018-12-05T19:58:42 Sounds intriguing, of course - sorry for typo! #ELTchat
fionaljp 2018-12-05T20:00:11 @naomishema Here’s an example #ELTchat https://t.co/XGMPb9Guj0
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T20:00:29 @Marisa_C @SueAnnan @PhilipMErasmus I used to start lessons in a student-centred way to help with nerves, but now I… https://t.co/H0dUjXP27o
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:00:58 One of my favorite warmers with kiddies (I think it would work with adults too) is paying compliments - just simply… https://t.co/pUah2GuRJg
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T20:01:00 #ELTchat https://t.co/amrWYJDL9W
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T20:01:52 Sometimes the small talk at the start of a lesson can be sufficient #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:02:48 In teaching observations of teachers the warmer part aims to make the T less nervous as well and get into sync with the class #eltchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T20:03:18 @fionaljp OH! I know this activity! Just wasn't familiar with the name - thanks! #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T20:04:01 @Marisa_C Sometimes the teachers forget to build it in, though #ELTchat especially when being observed
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:04:18 OK I shall say this very nicely - who would like to write our summary pls? #ELTchat
naomishema 2018-12-05T20:04:52 @PhilipMErasmus @Marisa_C HA! I teach special ED so there are 10 students max. The "regular" classes have 35-40 students! #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:05:32 This will be a great summary with lots of practical ideas and links which will catapult you and your blog to great… https://t.co/kC4W1u8bEM
naomishema 2018-12-05T20:05:33 Good night all, sorry for being late! #ELTchat
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T20:05:53 @PhilipMErasmus The anecdotes? With teens and adults. Sometimes they're unplanned, sometimes I can think of a relev… https://t.co/xs6GxTq9QN
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T20:06:02 #ELTchat https://t.co/84Ii2kYQKj
fionaljp 2018-12-05T20:06:20 @naomishema Good night! #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2018-12-05T20:07:03 Thanks for sharing tonight. Same time next week :-) #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:08:31 Must love you and leave you as well - eyes popping closed -  nbig day today hey @TonyP_ELT ? lots happening #ELTchat
TonyP_ELT 2018-12-05T20:09:26 Good topic for #eltchat tonight. Thanks, see you soon.
MoreMsJackson 2018-12-05T20:09:30 @TonyP_ELT @Marisa_C If there's error correction or revision, for example, I don't see why the starting activity sh… https://t.co/q3vnXn84lp
PhilipMErasmus 2018-12-05T20:09:47 #ELTchat I created a Twitter account especially for this and I am so glad I did. You are awesome :-)
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:10:45 @MoreMsJackson @TonyP_ELT true - an ice breaker is not just limbering up - it can be a useful language activity #ELTchat
OmarENAELT 2018-12-05T20:14:32 @Marisa_C If it’s a warmer, 10 minutes. If it’s a lead-in activity, up to 15 minutes. #ELTChat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:15:31 Video of compliments warmer  https://t.co/viEZB1ceaU  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T20:20:38 @OmarENAELT Great - do join us next week - and keep on commenting #ELtchat will 'stay open' till tomorrow evening… https://t.co/oaYi8rPI7k
ThisIsMattStott 2018-12-05T20:41:16 For me it depends. I usually prefer not to leap straight into the lesson proper during the first 10 mins due to ine… https://t.co/a9IyMnlIHu
ThisIsMattStott 2018-12-05T20:41:17 But sometimes the first 10 mins will basically be activating schemata. E.g. if it's a receptive lesson, having stud… https://t.co/vG4kY4iK9H
ThisIsMattStott 2018-12-05T20:47:04 Conundrum: do you start the "lesson proper" right from the beginning of class and risk being interrupted by straggl… https://t.co/Eac2G7Qp6I
troynahumko 2018-12-05T21:01:01 @Marisa_C Semi-frozen chunks?Defossilizing?Or maybe starting things off? ;)#ELTchat
Marisa_C 2018-12-05T21:04:24 @troynahumko :-D te he he - nice one #ELTchat
justacwab 2018-12-06T07:15:36 We (ELT industry) should be shouting a lot louder about this. @englishuk #ELTchat https://t.co/emw5oCVwH6
Marisa_C 2018-12-06T07:23:17 #ELTchat https://t.co/0coU2IUBfW

 

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