The Complete ESL/EFL Cooperative and Communicative Activity Book

The Complete ESL/EFL Cooperative and Communicative Activity Book is a black-line master collection of activities based on the concepts of cooperative learning. The learner-directed activities are ideal for junior high through adult intermediate-level classrooms. In addition, suggestions are provided for adapting the activities for lower or higher level students. All of the activities in the book equip learners with what they need to be functioning members of a work group, and then assign tasks to the group that are both engaging and meaningful. Whether you are just becoming acquainted with the methodology of cooperative learning or have already used it successfully in your classroom, you will find these activities easy to use, effective, and enjoyable. This book is divided into three parts. The activities may be used in any order that complements the other instructional materials you are using. Part One contains strip-story unit, focusing on themes such as "Car Trouble," "Dating," and "Buying Music" that are of interest to diverse groups of students. Each unit includes a strip narrative and a strip dialog, along with comprehension and discussion/composition questions and extension activities. Part Two contains interviews and match-ups that require students to seek and provide information. Students will welcome the opportunity to get to know each other better through the entertaining interviews. Learners will also benefit from the lighthearted yet useful information found in activities such as "Greeting Card Match-up," in which they match phrases used in greeting cards with the occasions for sending the cards. Part Three contains jigsaw activities that require groups of students to solve a problem or achieve a goal. This resource book contains everything you need to conduct successful communicative activities. Students will gain a sense of pride and increased self-confidence from achieving individual and group goals in English.