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Murder Mystery Party Event - L'Assassin du Louvre
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Murder Mystery Party Event - L'Assassin du Louvre

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THIS IS A MURDER MYSTERY PARTY FOR ADULTS NOT A LESSON FOR STUDENTS. This bundle provides all the resources you need to host the ultimate murder mystery party for your friends! Named “L’Assassin du Louvre” this dramatic roleplay party will transform your home into the grand opening of an art exhibition at the Louvre. With space for twelve of your friends on the VIP guest list of main characters and a storyline that lasts six scenes, it’s the perfect social event for anyone who loves a good mystery and an excuse to dress up. As the host/organizer, you’ll have everything you need to create a night to remember: Organizing / Set Up Instructions Booklet Master Script (to help you facilitate the evening) Themed Invitations 12 VIP Guest Booklets Evidence & Red Herrings Venue Decorations 3 Surplus/Side Character Roles (enables 15+ participants) Important Information to check before purchasing: -The plot runs over 6 scenes and usually takes 5 hours to complete -The structure of scenes is designed for a dinner party -There are three distinct locations, so you’ll need at least three rooms/spaces at your venue. -As the host, this event will require considerable preparation such as printing guest booklets/evidence, setting up an escape room and crime scene. (the set up instructions will guide you through the process) For photos, FAQs and support, find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lassassindulouvre This is a space where you can also share your photos with our community. It’s fun to see other people’s unique interpretations of the characters and the different ways in which hosts set up for the event.
Creative Writing Workshop (English Literature)
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Creative Writing Workshop (English Literature)

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Aim: To develop student’s creative writing skills for storytelling and describing. 1- Characters - Using the theme of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling (TIPS: Show me don’t tell me, physical descriptions, clothing, the objects they carry, animal companions) 2- Setting - (TIPS: weather, seasons, environment, wildlife, senses, time period) 3- Short Stories - How to write a 4 paragraph short story. (Includes: Hemingway inspired 6 word stories warm up, Main lesson focus on paragraph structure- introduction, problem, solution, conclusion ) If you found this resource helpful, feel free to check out my facebook page for more useful links and resources. I hope you like it: www.facebook.com/tutorcharlie
Murder Mystery Party: Red Herrings
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Murder Mystery Party: Red Herrings

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In this resource: Red Herring Artwork (for wall) Red Herring Fishing trip - Journal entry Red Herring Newspaper Article “Art Festival” Red Herring Newspaper Article “Restaurant” Red Herring Soup Recipe Extra Red Herrings
Murder Mystery Party: Evidence for Le Bureau de Charles Petit
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Murder Mystery Party: Evidence for Le Bureau de Charles Petit

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In this resource: -Evidence Checklist -The Last Will and Testament -Vanite Noir (Phone WhatsApp thread) -Luka Volkov (Newspaper Article) -Guillermo Sanchez (Encrypted Message) -Fiona Murphy (Blackmail Photograph) -Dominique Rouge (Email to Interpol) -Brad Armstrong (Diary entry) -Audrey Petit (P.I. Client Report) -Angus McDonald (Newspaper Article)
TOEFL Speaking Questions 1-6 PPTs and Practice Questions with Audio Files Bundle
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TOEFL Speaking Questions 1-6 PPTs and Practice Questions with Audio Files Bundle

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If you are teaching TOEFL Speaking, this lesson series is perfect for you. Included in the bundle are 6 complete PPT lessons (one for each TOEFL Speaking question) and more than 40 audio files to accompany the practice questions. Lesson Aims: -To introduce the type of question -To clarify the exam question timing (reading / listening/ preparation and speaking time) -To recommend a clear note taking strategy -To provide a clear structure for how to answer each question -To give a clear speaking frame with sentence starters for guidance -To give useful and relevant advice for answering each question -To offer a model question and high level example answer -To provide further example questions for extra practice -Questions 3-6 each come with 10 audio files to assist with the listening element in these questions. There are also teacher transcripts of these dialogues and monologues.
ESL Reading Skills
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ESL Reading Skills

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Reading Skills Aim: Students read an article about a man who marries a robot. In this lesson they: Predict useful words from the title and pictures Skim read Scan read Detail read Discuss the topic Reading skills 2 - (With handout Plumff and Jubulu) Aim: Students practise using context to help understand unknown words. In this lesson they: -Discuss context clues -Read a text including made up words and answer reading comprehension questions -Read a text including very difficult vocabulary and match synonyms
ESL Art Dealer Game
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ESL Art Dealer Game

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Based on the boardgame “Masterpiece” Aim: In this lesson students must buy and sell paintings in auctions. They must use their sales skills to persuade other players to pay more money for their artwork. The winner is the player with the most money at the end of the game. Teacher preparation: Must print out the game board and 21 painting cards + 21 secret value cards You will need: counters (You can use coins), a die, 21 paper clips (optional) Instructions for how to play are very clear in the PPT
ESL Goal setting
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ESL Goal setting

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Level: Upper Intermediate Aim: to introduce students to different target setting strategies Students write a to-do-list about their week, then they practise prioritising the items on their list using the urgent/important grid. After that, they will watch a 3 minute TED talk and read the transcript about drawing goals. Taking inspiration from the video they will then draw their goals and then create 3 SMART targets to help them set their targets appropriately.
ESL Travel Adventure Lessons
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ESL Travel Adventure Lessons

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Hitch-hike - Aim: Students learn all about hitch-hiking and discuss it in a debate (Attached video - Hitch-hiking in China, social experiment) Bucket list - Aim: Students share their lists of things they want to do before they die and things they recommend doing. (Attached video - around the world in 360 degrees selfie) World Wonders - Aim: Students learn about the world wonders (from ancient to modern) then they discuss the lists and create their own version. Cheap Travel Tips - Aim: Students learn about different ways to save money on transport and accommodation when they travel. They debate which is better, going with a tour group or independent travel. Finally, they create a weekend itinerary for the local area (with the goal of spending as little money as possible).
ESL Fortune Teller
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ESL Fortune Teller

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Aim: to practise speaking about the future and making predictions (In this lesson students begin by discussing fortune telling in their country. Then they will read a story about a fortune teller and answer comprehension questions. Following that, they will pretend to read each other’s fortunes using basic tarrot cards and palm reading.)
ESL (Reading and Grammar) Auction
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ESL (Reading and Grammar) Auction

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Aim: Students act out 2 auctions. In the first they need to read about each item, to work out its true value, so that they can buy carefully to make a profit. In the second auction they must identify the common grammar mistakes in example sentences and buy correct sentences to win points.
ESL Describing People
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ESL Describing People

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Aim: to describe people’s facial features such as skin/eye color, hair style and length as well as other details like accessories and tattoos. This lesson uses the context of a witness working with a police artist to practise describing people in a fun and creative way.
ESL Picture Presentation Lessons
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ESL Picture Presentation Lessons

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These lessons aim to develop student public speaking skills, teamwork and fluency. Students must work together to create stories for each picture and tell them to the group. In this unit: 1- News Report - Students create a dialogue (reporter and witness Q&A) for a news story. 2- Colourised Pictures - Students tell the stories behind colourised historical photos. 3- Wild Animal Factfile - Students act as Wildlife TV Presenters and inform the audience about strange animals. 4- Freeze Frame - Students recreate a photo as a freeze frame. They are instructed by a team leader. 5- The Historian - Students tell the stories behind historical photos and answer questions about them. 6- Ghost Camera - Students tell ghost stories based on photos and are scored according to how scary their stories are. 7- Funny Animals - Students tell the stories behind funny pictures of animals. 8- Old people - Students create interesting back stories about old people’s former lives. If you found this resource helpful, feel free to check out my facebook page for more useful links and resources. I hope you like it: www.facebook.com/tutorcharlie