Web-based Games

January 20, 2022By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

As society progresses, we must change our style of teaching. In this lesson, we will take a look at some activities that we can use. Over time, the number of apps and the quality of them will increase. I have collected a list of some apps that I think can be useful. In class we … Read More

Canadian Map

January 20, 2022By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In this lesson, we will learn about the provinces and territories of Canada. We will talk about them in the order that they joined Canada. I will also give you a brief description of the province and what it is famous for. Meanwhile, you will draw the borders and label your own map. After creating … Read More

Investor!

January 6, 2022By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

I have a lot of weird things that I have purchased over the years. In today’s lesson, you will be bidding on these items. Then, I will show the MSRP so you can determine your ROI. Are you a good investor or will you have buyer’s remorse. Investor!   Handout

Tim Hortons

December 31, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In this class, we will experience Canadian coffee culture. The most famous coffee shop in Canada is called Tim Hortons. It is actually the third largest coffee chain in the world. In this class, we will practice ordering in English. I have also purchased real Tim Hortons coffee that we can try in class. We … Read More

Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes

December 31, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

In the first class, we will create difficult situations that we have experienced (or are worried about) at school. Then, we will split into groups to try to solve those issues but we will do it in a role play style. Everyone will take on a role (teacher, principal, parent, student) and discuss it from … Read More

Ranking

December 27, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will have a warm up quiz about popular emojis on Twitter. Then, we will break into groups to discuss who should come to Mars. You will need to come up with criterion to decide who to bring. You will also need to choose a captain. Ranking (ppt)   Crew Selection  (printout)   Emoji (answers)

Snake Oil

December 15, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will learn what a snake oil salesman is and where the term comes from. Then, we will play a board game that requires you to sell a product to a special customer. You can find the board game on Amazon here. Snake Oil  

Agree to Disagree

December 14, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will learn about English proverbs and how to teach them without translating. We will practice that skill as we explain our proverbs to each other. In the second class, we will discuss whether we agree with the proverb or not. Agree to Disagree ppt   Agree to Disagree (printout)   Proverb Cards

Gift Giving

December 14, 2021By Tim SchilstraSpeaking - PIETTP 2021

We will learn some expressions about gift giving. We will go magazine shopping and give gifts to each other while using the key phrases. Gift Giving   Box Printout