Resource Tools

Word Search Generator   

I have always been a fan of the word search generator as it is quick, easy and you are able to customize your word search worksheet. All you need to do is slot in your list of words, topic and the amount of rows and columns and Bob's your uncle. You can use it for any subject as it helps with the vocabulary of the lesson. No more rulers, pens and cutting and pasting. All you do is choose your list of words and input it in the space provided and you have your customised word search.

This is also available for crossword puzzles and scrambled words. I have included the link below -

http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/word-search-maker/


 

 

The following resource tool might not be relevant to South African curriculum, but I found it very useful when I was teaching in South Korea.

www.waygook.org (waygook means foreigner in Korean)

www.waygook.org is a website where ESL teachers in Korea exchange and post various teaching materials for English lessons. Each grade and lesson has a section to upload PPTs, videos, games and everything with regards to living and working in South Korea. So if anyone every end up teaching in South Korea, this website can be very useful. All you do is go to the grade and lesson and search for whatever you need to prepare a lesson. It is saves you a lot of time in preparing and the learners enjoy the slideshows and games.

I hope it will benefit someone in the future. Some of the materials can be used in South African English classrooms, especially grammar and punctuation. Enjoy


 

YOUTUBE as a resource tool  

I think that Youtube has revolutionised classroom teaching in the 21 century. The availability of video clips on lesson topics to learning a new song or even a new language, has brought an eagerness to the learners acquisition for learning.

The only challenge that the South African classroom might face in this regards is the access to internet connection, other than that it is an incredible resource tool.