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Illuminate Your English Classroom with Light - Yulia Bobovich

Writer's picture: Yulia BobovichYulia Bobovich
Dec 16, 20233 min read


Do you believe in miracles? If only magic was real, and miracles could happen in real life. What would happen? Maybe the students that you teach could start finally listening to you during your English lesson, or the student that constantly talks and laughs with her friend will open her books, or this boy who is always late will come on time at least once. Maybe the girl in the front row will finally realize that she is not at home and she is not allowed to eat during your explanations. How would you feel if I told you there is a real tool, that can improve students' motivation and engagement in class and transform your lessons from regular(or just ok) lessons to spectacular ones? You can use this tool any time, in class or at home, together with your students or just as individual work. All you need to do is a mobile phone or tablet or a computer. You need to sign up and the magic will happen before you say *Lumos.



Maybe some of you can relate to the classroom stories that were mentioned above, maybe some of you don`t believe in miracles and think that the story of the oil lamp that lasted for eight days instead of a day is just a myth, a way to sell more doughnuts during the holidays. Maybe you have a formal approach, you come to class only to convey the knowledge of the English language,



you might believe that dictations, quizzes and homework are the best way to teach and keep the class silent. But, if you still believe, if you think it is possible to speak with a doughnut about life, hobbies and dreams. Read the conversation that I had with Sufgi, a character of a doughnut that I have created with the help of Chameleon AI. If your first thought is, but doughnuts don`t speak! you MUST read the conversation I had with Sufgi and get out of the box ASAP!

Its nice to meet you! My name is Yulia Bobovich. I work as an English teacher in the Israeli educational system for over 10 years, I`m a techno-pedagogical coordinator and I`m also a co-founder of Chameleon AI, an English learning platform for elementary and junior high students.

Our team`s mission is to empower English teachers by providing them with the tools and resources they need to effortlessly create thought provoking lessons that not only save teachers` precious time but also ignite a deep sense of motivation, engagement and enthusiasm among their students.

I know that the holiday is already over, but it's a great chance to start the week with some magic. So take a big breath and take a chance to do something different this week. Just try to do it during one lesson, with one class and let them try and build their own Hanukkah character during your lesson. Let the fun begin!

Click on the link to start.

You are not alone! Together we are strong! We have a holiday gift, especially for you, a teaching guide full of ideas and tricks to light your lesson! Good Light(Luck)!

 

*Lumos-It’s a reference to the Harry Potter book by J.K Rowling. In Harry Potter`s world, Lumos is a charm that creates light. It is used by witches and wizards, particularly when they need to navigate their way in the dark.


Here is a guide on how to use Chameleon.



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English Day Clip

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To create an English day, follow these general steps:

  1. Choose a topic:                                                                                                                Decide on a theme for your English day. It could be a particular subject like astronomy, friendship or animals.                                                            

  2. Plan activities:                                                                                                     Once you have selected a topic, brainstorm a list of activities that would be engaging and relevant to the theme. You can include a variety of activities such as games, quizzes, discussions, role-plays, and writing tasks. Include sports activities to promote language learning and physical fitness (click here to see examples ). Be sure to make the activities age-appropriate and aligned with the learning objectives.-                          **********To make the activities more relevant to the English Day topic, lower-grade students could create crowns, bookmarks, bracelets, and other crafts using simple words related to the theme. This will not only be fun and engaging but also help them learn new vocabulary in a creative way.                                                                                       

  3. Create stations:                                                                                                          Divide the activities into different stations. Each station should have a specific focus and set of materials. For example, one station could be a vocabulary station where students learn new words related to the theme. or maybe a Category Station (For this Category Station use cardboard or bottles  (click to see examples).  Another station could be a writing station where students write a letter, essay, or story about the topic. You can also have a reading station, a listening station, and a speaking station.                            

  4. Prepare materials:                                                                                           Gather all the materials needed for each station, such as flashcards, worksheets, and audio recordings. Make sure that all materials are appropriate and related to the theme.                                                                       

  5. Set up the stations:                                                                                          Arrange the stations around the classroom or a designated space. Each station should have clear instructions and guidelines for students to follow. You can also have a timer or schedule to keep students on track and ensure that they visit all the stations.                                                                    

  6. Implement the activities:                                                                                      On the day of the English day, introduce the theme and explain the activities to the students. Let them explore and engage with each station at their own pace. You can also have volunteers or teachers to assist students with any questions or difficulties.                                                                 

  7. Evaluate the outcomes:                                                                                         At the end of the English day, ask students to reflect on their learning and share their feedback. Evaluate the outcomes of the activities and assess if they met the learning objectives. Use the feedback to improve the English day for future events.                                                                                                        

To illustrate an example of how to create an English day, let's use the topic of        *******Friendship*******:

  1. Choose a topic: Friendship.

  2. Plan activities: Flashcard vocabulary game, letter writing activity,              foot-hands game with friendship sentences like:       "A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself." - Jim Morrison or "The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Print each sentence and give them to the students to read while moving on to the footprints game. The use of friendship quotes (or any other topic you choose) in the foot-hands game is a nice game, as it encourages students to think about the meaning behind the quotes while engaging in a fun and active game. Overall, it's a well-organized and thoughtful plan for a lesson on friendship.  click here to learn more about the footprints game.

  3. Create stations:                                                                                                   Vocabulary station, writing station, game station

  4. Prepare materials:                                                                                            Flashcards with astronomy words, letter writing prompts, foot-hands game sentences                                                                                                                  

  5. As part of the promotion and public relations for English Day, one idea could be to print out riddles with QR codes that students can scan and upload their answers to a Google Form. Another creative way to promote the English Day topic could be to place English words on the stairs of the school.                                                                                                                        Last thing!!!- Decorating the walls is also a great way to promote English Day! You could create posters and banners with catchy phrases and graphics related to the theme of the event. This will not only create a festive atmosphere but also remind students and teachers about the upcoming English Day. A big thanks to my dearest friend Victoria Brachman for sharing her super creative ideas for English Day!                      The above ideas could be effective in generating interest and excitement for the event. Click here to see examples 

  6. Set up the stations:                                                                                      Vocabulary station with flashcards and matching activity, writing station with writing prompts and paper, game station with foot-hands game cards

  7. Implement the activities:                                                                                Introduce the theme of astronomy and explain the activities to the students. Let them explore and engage with each station at their own pace. Monitor the activities and provide assistance if needed.

  8. Evaluate the outcomes:                                                                                        Ask students to share their feedback and evaluate if the activities met the learning objectives, such as learning new vocabulary, improving writing skills, and understanding astronomy concepts. Use the feedback to improve the English day for future events.   Click so see my English Day. Good Luck. Noa Arazi, Hod Hasharon.

  9.  Orly Arye's English Day 

  10. Orly Arye's English Day 2

  11. Orly's English Day 3

  12. Hanni Farhat's English Day

  13. Hanni Farhat's English Day 2 Master Chef

  14. Hanni Farhat's English Day 3 Under the Water Day

  15. Hanni Farhat's English Day 4   Hanuckh Party

  16. Hanni Farhat 4 Dr. De Bono

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  18. ***** To get the downloadable materials, please visit the                                           "Free Printables" section on the homepage.           

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