As the idea behind this blog is simplicity,
today I want to highlight its 3R side (Recycle - Reduce - Reuse).
The year is coming to an end so you'll probably take down all the calendars and head for the trash bin to throw them away. But STOP!
Have a look at them and think if the pictures aren't worth saving for the classroom use.
Why is it worth doing it?
1. Calendars are often made of a high-quality material so they are durable.
RECYCLE what you have. Save your money and the environment.
2. You don't have to print out the copies for every single class.
REDUCE the amount of waste and your work.
3. For they are durable, they are also reusable.
Do once - REUSE often. Save your precious time.
4. The pictures in calendars often have a common theme. What you get is 12 ready to use pictures.
5. They give you a chance to surprise your students and set textbooks aside for a while.
But WAIT A SECOND! What should I use a calendar for during my class?!
STUDENT'S CORNER
The pictures from the calendar are a brilliant source for speaking practice.
It often happens, though, that you are given a picture and you don't know what to say.
Always remember to use the phrase:
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IN THE PICTURE
I can see ...
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And an easy way to get yourself talking is to keep these question words in mind and try to add some details to your answers.
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1. WHO
2. WHAT
3. WHEN
4. WHERE
5. WHY
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Not to be groundless, I'm attaching a photo.
IN THE PHOTO - 13 pictures from the calendar with the reproductions of the paintings by Olga Boznańska.
