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The first step of preparation is to plan your lesson. Once you have decided what to teach and
how to teach it, look at your lesson and think about ways to expand it, and make note of
what else needs to be done before your class. What can you bring to add interest? What will
you photocopy and how many copies will you need? If you copy double-sided and have an
odd number of pages, is there something fun like a cartoon or tongue twister you can put on
the last blank side?
In addition to preparing a specific lesson every day or week, it's helpful to build yourself a
collection of potential ESL resources to draw on as needed. Think about upcoming holidays or
future themes in your textbook. Create an organized storage system from the beginning or
you may find your growing collection of pictures, handouts, and games becoming
unmanageable. Label all important personal items with your name. Here are some ideas for
lesson preparation: