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1. To the Moon! — A Launch Pad for Encouraging Students to Express Their Opinions

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Writing a persuasive essay can be a challenging task. This article outlines an activity that involves developing, communicating, and exploring opinions. Students work individually to select volunteers to go to the moon. Groups then try to agree on the selection, discussing their reasons and assumptions. A number of letter-writing assignments incorporate material from the discussions. This student-centered activity can improve confidence, critical thinking skills, and writing fluency, while students learn from and challenge each other.

2. United States Population Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Educators Page

   Format(s): Website

   Learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them.

4. Bianca

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

   In this interview, Bianca talks about philanthropy, family traditions, and her passions for Spanish, history, and business.

5. Sol

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

   Read about Sol’s many extracurricular activities, including Science Olympiad, a school club that prepares for a science competition.

6. Michael

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

   In this interview, Michael talks about playing sports with his friends, fishing, and living in Switzerland.

7. Trevor

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

   In this interview, Trevor talks taking a class trip that included going to a museum to learn about the pirate Blackbird.

8. Alex

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

   Alex discusses her family’s Thanksgiving celebration and the traditional foods they eat on Thanksgiving Day.

9. Bella

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

   Bella talks about being a part of glee (a group of students who sing and dance to songs) at her school.

10. Blake

    In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): E-book, MP3

    In this interview, Blake talks about studying for exams, singing in choir, and his grandmother.

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