Jun
14
Education, a poem.
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | June 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment
This poem was written by a high school student who was living in Busolwe, Uganda back in 2011 when we were there. It deserves a repost every year– as I continue to grow as a new teacher in Vancouver, I keep his words in mind. I appreciate the blessings we have as learners and teachers […]
Oct
8
Self and Society: young English Language Learners making connections through writing
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | October 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment
In September, my evening class (intermediate primary students) had several discussions about citizenship and personal responsibility. The purpose of our class is to learn new vocabulary words, but I try to make it a meaningful class by incorporating articles, discussion, and writing about topics or themes prompted by the words we study. One such essay […]
Mar
16
“Fumblerules”
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | March 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Elegant list of grammar mistakes; succinct examples of themselves: Remember to never split an infinitive. A preposition is something never to end a sentence with. The passive voice should never be used. Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read. Don’t use no double negatives. Use the semicolon properly, always use it where it is […]