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1. The Open Boat

   In: The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   In this story from The Red Badge of Courage, four men struggle to survive in a dinghy off the coast of Florida.

2. Chapter 1: Mapping the Human Genome

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on DNA.

3. ShareAmerica

   Format(s): Website

   Have you seen the new ShareAmerica website? This is a new U.S. website with short articles with news related not only to the U.S. but also to the whole world.

4. Poetry Foundation

   Format(s): Website

   Visit the learning lab and learn about historic or contemporary poets or find a poem for almost any special occasion. Discover and celebrate the best poetry at the Poetry Foundation.

5. Integrating Pronunciation Across the Curriculum

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

   This webinar introduces content-based pronunciation activities that could be used in a reading, writing, or grammar course.

6. Formative Assessment Strategies for the Student-centered Classroom

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

   This session, "Formative Assessment Strategies for the Student-centered Classroom," explores formative assessment as an essential element of student-centered classrooms.

7. Supporting Language Learning Using Smithsonian Online Museum Resources

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text

   This webinar explores strategies for finding and using visual resources to tell a story.

8. Strategies for Managing Large Classes

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

   This session, "Strategies for Managing Large Classes," introduces strategies for building community, making it possible to take advantage of big opportunities for learning.

9. Plays for Reading

   Format(s): Text

   Plays for Reading uses drama as a vehicle for students to practice reading, listening, and speaking. Students become actors interpreting the written text, and the English classroom becomes a rehearsal hall with the focus placed upon putting on a play.

10. Learner Training - Developing Student Autonomy to Increase Engagement

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

    This webinar stresses the importance of incorporating learner training into the English language learning curriculum.

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