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Maps and Legends

In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 2 Format(s): Text

The author of this student-directed reading, Michael Chabon, shares his experience as a pioneer of the Columbia Experiment. Columbia’s renewal was the dream of James Rouse, who put together a team of city planners to design a lovely, convenient, modern city where races lived together in harmony. Chabon writes about the impact of living with the dream and vision of the city’s development. Since the late 1960s, Columbia has grown from a few thousand people to the second largest city in Maryland.

Rodeo: A Uniquely American Sport

In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 3 Format(s): Text

The feature article, “Rodeo: A Uniquely American Sport,” includes sections about the history of rodeo, classic rodeo events, the growth of professional rodeo, the making of a rodeo cowboy, rodeo heroes, and rodeo and fine arts. Websites of interest and a glossary of rodeo terms accompany the article, as well as many images.

Hokey Pokey

In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text

This song in the Sing Out Loud Children's Songs collection emphasizes movement and parts of the body. Poster included.

Home on the Range

In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is the state song of Kansas.

A Plan for Using - "Save the Lofty Trees" by Leslie Mills

In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text

The author describes how to use the play “Save the Lofty Trees” in a classroom. The plan offers six activities that will promote student interaction, involving guided imagination, brainstorming, group-work, creative movement, and an interactive read through. This lesson plan is intended for young learners and addresses all learning styles.

NASCAR: An American Sport and Pastime

In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article, written for students, is about NASCAR, a popular auto racing sport in the United States. It offers the history of the sport, interesting pictures, and a piece on the importance of a pit crew. There is also a profile of Jeff Gordon, a popular and winning driver. Also included are a list of NASCAR vocabulary and websites of interest, an overview of the sport and its rules, and information on three legendary drivers.

Women in Sports

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

This article outlines the history of women in sports. It includes a discussion of important female athletes, female participation in the modern Olympics, and Title IX in the United States. The piece concludes by giving sketches of the accomplishments of several important female athletes-- "Babe" Didrickson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Jackie Joyner-Kersey.

Texas: The Lone Star State

In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article gives an introduction to the state of Texas. It begins by outlining the history of Texas, from colonization through statehood. Present geography and a description of east, west, south, and north Texas are also described. Additional websites for further reading are provided. The article is appropriate for intermediate English learners with an interest in various regions of the United States.

National Geographic Education

Format(s): Website

Since its founding in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society has worked to educate audiences about our planet. National Geographic Education is responsible for creating educational programs and resources for schools, out-of-school settings, and the home.

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