Gordan's Corner
Collection by Mikaela Gordan
Printable teaching material for primary and lower secondary school ESL students. Some of the content is tailored to students in East Asia, primarily Hong Kong. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Gordans-Corner
English Enrichment (Level 1)
English Enrichment Level 1.8 - Procedural Writing
This lesson is themed around following instructions. Students will be given a list of instructions for making a sandwich. They will learn to read logically and answer the questions accordingly. As this is the last lesson of the course, there will be a revision section incorporating words taught thro...
English Enrichment Level 1.4 - The Natural World
This lesson is themed around the four seasons and Asian festivals in those seasons. The reading focus for this incorporates critical thinking questions that requires students to read for meaning. Furthermore, there is a structured writing activity in the end that guides students in constructing outl...
English Enrichment Level 1.3 - Transport
This lesson is themed around transport. Indirect target grammar includes prepositions of movement and critical thinking questions. The setting for the lesson is based on the city of Hong Kong. Students are encouraged to use creative thinking for the writing exercise. The English Enrichment course ...
English Enrichment Level 1.2 - Our Pets
This lesson is designed for small-class learning or homeschooling material. The theme for this week's lesson is on pets. Students will learn to distinguish characteristics and read for meaning through the activity questions. The English Enrichment course aims to improve ESL students' critical readi...
English Enrichment Level 1.1 - My Best Friend
This lesson is designed for small-class learning or homeschooling material. It is tailored towards East Asian second language learners in Grades 1-3 depending on English proficiency. In this lesson, students will learn to read for information and make use of a Venn diagram in order to organize thoug...
Reading Comprehension (Grade 4-5)
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 10: Geography
This lesson is adjusted for 4-5th grade reading level. Students will be introduced to the various continents on earth. It is an informative article, and students are encouraged to take note of factual information by highlighting or circling. This will enhance "active reading" strategies. ...
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 9: Space
This lesson is adjusted for 4-5th grade reading level. The theme is space and the topic is the telescope. Students will be introduced to telescopes and also understand how the word was created. Furthermore, a section is provided to review past vocabulary taught throughout these lessons. Teachers may...
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 8: Sports
This lesson is adjusted for 4-5th grade reading comprehension. The theme is sports and the topic is rock climbing. Teachers may engage in discussion topics about rock climbing / wall climbing. Students are encouraged to read for meaning and expand vocabulary in this exercise. ANSWERS INCLUDED!
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 6: History
This lesson is adjusted for 4-5th grade reading comprehension. The theme is history and the topic is Windsor Castle. Students are encouraged to utilize new vocabulary words and synonyms in this reading. Teachers may reinforce the words 'decade' and 'century' in this lesson. ANSWERS INCLUDED!
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 5: Science
This lesson is adjusted for 4-5th grade reading comprehension. The theme is science and the topic is alternative energy, specifically solar power and hydro-power. The purpose of this reading is to enhance students' vocabulary and also reading for meaning by remembering key information. ...
Reading G4-5 - Lesson 4: Customs and Traditions
This lesson is targeted at Grades 4-5 ESL learners. The theme is Customs and Traditions, and the topic focus is international food. Learning focus is on vocabulary (synonyms) and complete sentence responses. Critical thinking responses may be taught through topic-related discussion based on student ...
English Enrichment (Level 3)
English Enrichment Level 3.8 - Historical Fiction (Part 2)
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is historical fiction. Students will read the secon...
English Enrichment Level 3.7 - Historical Fiction (Part 1)
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is historical fiction. Students will read the first...
English Enrichment Level 3.6 - Compare and Contrast: Music
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson compare and contrast and the topic is musical genre...
English Enrichment Level 3.5 - Geographical Study: East Asia
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is geographical study and the topic is East Asia. S...
English Enrichment Level 3.4 - News Report: Ted Talks
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme in this lesson is News Report and the topic is Ted Talks. The artic...
English Enrichment Level 3.3 - The Natural World: South Africa
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is the natural world, and the topic is The Big Five...
English Enrichment Level 3.2 - Health and Environment: Sweden
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is Health and Environment, and the topic is Sweden.
English Enrichment Level 3.1 - Geographical Study: Australia
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is geographical study and the topic is Australia. S...
World History (Grade 7)
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 4: Ancient Greece
In this lesson, students will learn about the key periods of Ancient Greece. They will also be introduced to the legacy left behind by the Ancient Greeks. For able students, it is suggested that teachers encourage them to engage in guided research either by using the library or sites listed in the m...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 3: Ancient Egypt
In this lesson, students will be introduced to Ancient Egypt. They will learn about the key periods in Ancient Egyptian history as well as fun facts. Students are encouraged to link concepts from the past with concepts in the modern world. For able students, it is suggested that teachers encourage ...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 2: Introduction to Historical Eras
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the various eras in history, starting from the Ancient world to the Modern world. They will be provided brief examples that may require elaboration and independent research. This course is designed to enhance students' interest in learning history in an...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 1: Introduction to World History
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of world history. They will explore the importance of learning history as well as understand its relevance in today's world. This course is designed to enhance students' interest in history and provide them with information pertinent ...
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World History Grade 7 - Lesson 4: Ancient Greece
In this lesson, students will learn about the key periods of Ancient Greece. They will also be introduced to the legacy left behind by the Ancient Greeks. For able students, it is suggested that teachers encourage them to engage in guided research either by using the library or sites listed in the m...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 3: Ancient Egypt
In this lesson, students will be introduced to Ancient Egypt. They will learn about the key periods in Ancient Egyptian history as well as fun facts. Students are encouraged to link concepts from the past with concepts in the modern world. For able students, it is suggested that teachers encourage ...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 2: Introduction to Historical Eras
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the various eras in history, starting from the Ancient world to the Modern world. They will be provided brief examples that may require elaboration and independent research. This course is designed to enhance students' interest in learning history in an...
World History Grade 7 - Lesson 1: Introduction to World History
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of world history. They will explore the importance of learning history as well as understand its relevance in today's world. This course is designed to enhance students' interest in history and provide them with information pertinent ...
English Enrichment Level 3.8 - Historical Fiction (Part 2)
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is historical fiction. Students will read the secon...
English Enrichment Level 3.7 - Historical Fiction (Part 1)
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is historical fiction. Students will read the first...
English Enrichment Level 3.6 - Compare and Contrast: Music
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson compare and contrast and the topic is musical genre...
English Enrichment Level 3.5 - Geographical Study: East Asia
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is geographical study and the topic is East Asia. S...
English Enrichment Level 3.4 - News Report: Ted Talks
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme in this lesson is News Report and the topic is Ted Talks. The artic...
English Enrichment Level 3.3 - The Natural World: South Africa
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is the natural world, and the topic is The Big Five...
English Enrichment Level 3.2 - Health and Environment: Sweden
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is Health and Environment, and the topic is Sweden.
English Enrichment Level 3.1 - Geographical Study: Australia
The English Enrichment course aims to improve students' critical reading skills, vocabulary building, and written English. (note: CTQ stands for Critical Thinking Questions) Level 3 is adjusted to Grades 5-6 ESL students. The theme for this lesson is geographical study and the topic is Australia. S...
English Enrichment Level 1.8 - Procedural Writing
This lesson is themed around following instructions. Students will be given a list of instructions for making a sandwich. They will learn to read logically and answer the questions accordingly. As this is the last lesson of the course, there will be a revision section incorporating words taught thro...