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1. Chapter 13: Raggedy Ann’s New Sisters

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 13 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

2. Lilac

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, Lilac talks about her part-time job, being on the swim team, and buying a car.

3. Love of Life

   In: To Build a Fire and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   In this story from To Build a Fire and Other Stories, a man who was abandoned by his teammate struggles to survive in the wilderness and stave off hunger.

4. To Build a Fire

   Format(s): Text

   In this quintessential "man vs. nature" story, a traveller is grossly unaware of how cold it can get on the Yukon trail. He struggles to survive by persistent attempts to build a fire.

5. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated with a congressional bill.

6. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece offers three activities that give students practice with vocabulary, grouping of similar terms, the use of future and present tenses, and identifying grammatical categories such as adjectives, verbs, and nouns.

7. Seismic Sleuths

   Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

   Have you ever wondered what causes earthquakes? The Federal Emergency Management Agency presents a six unit activity package that assesses student knowledge of earthquakes and provides information about preparedness and emergency management.

8. Practical Applications for Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching and Learning

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session offers an easy way to determine how much Critical Thinking (CT) is already part of existing your materials and practical ways to weave more CT into them on a regular basis.

9. Technology-Enhanced Task Engagement in English Language Instruction

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Technology-enhanced Task Engagement in English Language Instruction," defines what a task is and why tasks matter for language teachers and learners.

10. Incorporating Interactive Vocabulary Activities into Reading Classes

    In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    Incorporating Interactive Vocabulary Activities into Reading Classes is an article in volume 39, issue 1 of English Teaching Forum, a quarterly journal published by the U.S. Department of State for teachers of English as a foreign or second language.

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