Other People’s Property
Let’s admit a basic truth here. No one, not even the crazy hard working guys that go way out of their way to make materials for others to use, are able to do everything themselves. Eventually, at some point, you have to use materials and information that someone else made. And well you should. Using materials from only once source or which are only your own limits your opportunities and vision, it makes your classes harder to prepare and teach and less interesting for your students.
WE ALL NEED TO USE A WIDE VARIETY OF MATERIALS FROM AS BROAD A BASE AS WE CAN DRAW FROM.
On this page I’m presenting a few simple examples of how I have “interpreted” materials from other sources. This is meant as an example of how materials can be used.
I have NO intention of stealing other’s materials or claiming these things are mine; THEY ARE NOT. I claim no ownership of the photos or materials here and want to give total credit for their creation to the people who did the work.
OPP
9/27/08
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
An endless supply of great material. It is a classic example of GREAT images and interesting content. This is a page from an issue from about two years ago. The article focused on an awesome new term, “e-cycling.” The article is short and to the point with a number of interesting new vocabulary terms suitable to high level students. It offers information on where you can get more information about recycling electronics in the U.S.
My addition to this are some pre and post reading discussion questions. Neo Geo is great for short articles of this nature, simple one pagers that get right to the point and can inspire discussion. The length of the articles is perfect for a class period or even homework assignment.
Check out LOTS of great NEO GEO material on the web here:
www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Arnold is a personal hero of mind. Admittedly I do not know much about his political activity. What makes Arnold a personal hero of mine is that he never gave up. He set goals and reached them. Inspiring students to set and reach their goals is part of what teachers do. Can you imagine your students becoming world-famous athletes? actors? or politicians? Can you imagine your student doing all three? Not everyone can reach such lofty goals, but reaching for them every day is what matters. That is how we grow.
This worksheet is a simple discussion and reading task based on Arnold’s life. The information is taken from Wikipedia and a little bit of my own writing. The photo and information are not my own and are here as a sample of what great ESL students, (and great body builders,) can do.