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By Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Layton, Chiriquí, Panamá   Summer English Course Teachers (2019): Ashley, Ingris ,  Brianys ,  Laura (me),  Cristibelle , and Melanie In this article, I share resources and suggestions for how to organize your class to maximize student learning and engagement and lower your stress from planning.  Are you an English as a Second or Foreign Language teacher looking for ways to improve your class organization and increase student engagement? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the task of lesson planning for your class? If so, you're in the right place. In this blog post, I'll provide you with valuable resources and practical suggestions to help you optimize your class organization for better student learning outcomes. By implementing these strategies, you'll not only reduce your stress levels but also attract more students to your class. So, let's dive in and discover how to take your English class to the next level!   Part o

by Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Layton, Chiriquí, Panama   Four Corners: Cuatro Esquinas Materials: 4 sheets of paper, tape, markers   Tape a paper in each corner of the room: agree, strongly agree, disagree, strongly disagree. Make a statement and have students walk to the corner to show their opinión about the statement. The students can discuss their opinions with other students in their corner and later, students from each corner should share with the class.   Quiz–Quiz–Trade: Preguntar-Preguntar-Intercambiar   Materials: index cards and markers Each student receives a card with one word in English and the same word translated in Spanish. (This activity may be done with phrases and questions as well). Students must walk around the room while they are listening to music, and when the music stops, they need to find a partner quickly.   In pairs, each student reads the word, phrase or question in English (or shows the image) on their card to their partner, and the