Lesson Plans for THE TROUBLE WITH ENGLISH Level S

After Reading

Comprehending the Text
Describe the difficulties Ting has learning English. Leaving home, learning to speak unfamiliar letter sounds, figuring out the different sounds that the same letter can make, learning the spelling idiosyncrasies of English?

Visual Learning
Holding the book so children can see it, point to the picture on page 6. Ask: What do you think it would be like to live in another country where you didn't recognize your surroundings? Have children look at page 26. Ask: What do you think Ting is feeling now?


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