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Table of Contents Introduction Preface Please Note Abbreviations Regional Spelling Variations Positive Aspects of Learning English Creating a Good Classroom Environment Reasons for Lack of Motivation Ways to Increase Motivation Student Names (English) Classroom English Classroom English Before the Lesson Beginning the Lesson Reading Questions Ending the Lesson Teaching Approaches & Methodology Difficulties Lesson Planning Approach Alternatives to Translation Teacher as Counselor Suggestions for Good Communication Different Learner Styles Communicative Use of the Textbook Junior High School Teaching the Junior High Textbook Introduction/Brainstorming/Quiz New Words Contents Checking Comprehension Reading Grammar Checking New Words Writing Activities Review Symbol Substitution Role-play Activities Schedule Interview Noughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Bingo Flashcards Resource Page Link Oral Matching/Investigative Exercises Lexical Matching Exercises Rhythm Drills/Chants Debates Elementary School Jazz Chants/Rhythm Drills Creative Activities/Pictures Senior High School Debates Discussion Groups Symbol Substitution Role-play Activities Reading The Two Types of English Reading in Japan Reading for Practice Reading for Comprehension Problems with Students’ Reading Strategies The Importance of Guessing Task Reading Reading Activities in Class Writing Suggested Writing Activities A Note on Translation Speaking Pronunciation Problems With Using Katakana Advice On Teaching Pronunciation Intonation Encouraging Students to Speak More in Class Listening Suggestions for Authentic Listening Activities

Elements of Communicative Activities Confidence Building Memorization Brainstorming/Mind-mapping Suggested Activities One-Minute Speeches and Debates Gestures and Drama Computers and the Internet Comprehension of Student's Own Work Reviewing and Speaking Tests Activities: Table of Contents Lesson Planning and Evaluation Lesson Plan Checklist Example Lesson Plan Student’s Teaching Evaluation Form For the JTE Things to Consider Regarding the ALT For the ALT Elementary Schools and the ALT Why do ALTs go to Elementary Schools? How are ALTs sent to Elementary Schools? What do ALTs do in Elementary Schools? Planning the ALT visit Communication Resources Junior High Schools and the ALT Senior High Schools and the ALT Essay by Angela Brenner Explore the World through Opportunities—Essay by Justin Dart Sister City Programs Email or Letter Exchange Local International Community Activities Guest Speakers International Exchange Programs Different Regional English English: North American contrasted with British English: Australian contrasted with British English: New Zealand contrasted with British Problems (Falling Standards) and Solutions English Grammar Guide Simple Present Tense Present Progressive Simple Present Perfect Present Perfect Progressive Simple Past Tense Simple Past Perfect Past Continuous/Progressive Modal Auxiliary Verbs Tag Question/ Question Tags This, That, These, Those Basic Prepositions Countable/ Uncountable Nouns Much/Many There Is/ There Are Adverbs Possessive Adjectives Personal Pronouns Telling Time Definite/Indefinite Articles Comparatives and Superlatives Tips For Teaching Grammar Resources and Links Survey Archives 2005 examples of activities on team-teaching(Gifu Inter-School Network System Only) English Homepage