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1. A Story-Based Framework for a Primary School Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   These two story-based lesson plans were designed to address the lack of motivation and interest by students in a sixth grade English class in Greece. The lessons appeal to young learners who want to be creative and imaginative by making learning entertaining. The animal stories are authentic texts, not graded readers, with helpful visuals. They can be used with a holistic approach and provide a springboard to learning grammar and structure and to recycle vocabulary. Predicting and concentration are some of the thinking skills involved.

2. Identifying Our Approaches to Language Learning Technologies: Improving Professional Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article emphasizes Warschauer's Model, explaining the three positions that researchers working in the field of language technology are concerned about: determinist or technophobe and technophile, instrumental, and critical. The article discusses the importance and application of Warschauer’s Model to professional development, offering ideas for activities and lesson plans related to each position held.

3. Language and Life Sciences: Mapping the Human Genome (Reprinted from Chapter 1 of the FORUM Electronic Journal Language and Life Sciences)

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The authors use the study of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the building blocks of all living things) to develop student vocabulary and assist in developing a fundamental understanding of the science behind DNA. The article provides supplemental material including helpful Web sites, student group activities with handouts, vocabulary lessons, and warm-up activities.

4. The Alphabet Song

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

   The Alphabet Song teaches the English language alphabet. Poster included.

5. Chapter 2: Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 2 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

6. Chapter 3: Raggedy Ann and the Washing

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 3 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

7. Chapter 4: Raggedy Ann and the Kite

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 4 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

8. Chapter 5: Raggedy Ann and the Painter

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 5 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

9. Chapter 6: Raggedy Ann Saves Fido

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 6 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

10. Chapter 7: Raggedy Ann’s Trip on the River

    In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

    Chapter 7 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

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