Dolch Sight Words – Using them in ESL classes
May 31, 2010
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Summary
Mark and Matt discuss the benefits of using Dolch Sight Words in ESL classrooms, especially for young learners. They explore the historical context of sight words, Matt's personal experiences combining them with phonics, and Mark's approach to adapting the word lists for ESL students. The hosts also share several creative and interactive games, like Flashcard Fishing and Slap, to make learning sight words fun and effective.Episode description
Listen to the show. This show starts off with a quick discussion about the new teacher tips video blog that Matt has put together on DreamEnglish.com called the Teach Kids English Show. They are short 3-4 minute videos packed full of tips for teachers that are teaching young learners. Talking briefly about MES-English‘s 5th anniversary […]
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