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Early in the term, I realized one of the students, Benji, was the type of student who would have trouble following the social norms of the class—such as coming to class on time. I had heard that other teachers had struggled with him, and I could imagine how they approached him. I knew I was going to have to be creative.

One day, there was a loud lawn mower outs...


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(This posting includes a handout which you are welcome to use with your students.)

Here is how you know that a set of grammar exercises looks like fun puzzles to your students. You pass out the handout and start to explain the directions, but before you’ve had a chance to talk, many students begin to do them.

The key to making “


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