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1. A Classroom Response to HIV/AIDS - Project Proposal Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a task-based writing project. High-school students in Zambia wrote a proposal to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in their community. By writing on a topic related to their lives, students were motivated and empowered to use their English skills for positive change. The project was an interactive workshop that invited a community leader to help with brainstorming, the setting of ground rules, and understanding of the issue. Students worked together on their responses and drafted and revised a proposal that was based on a model from UNICEF.

2. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   These classrooms activities, which are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, focus on the issue’s fishing theme. Classroom activities include written and oral work, vocabulary, team work and individual work. Lessons include creating a vocabulary card game, oral story telling based on the “fish story” concept of telling exaggerated stories, and the creation of a persuasive piece. Variations are included to expand and vary the lessons.

3. Building Vocabulary and Improving Writing while Developing a Tourist Brochure

   In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article describes how creating a tourist brochure can help students improve their vocabulary and writing skills. The author describes how to plan writing lessons based on the creation of a brochure: viewing videos, planning the brochure, writing the brochure, getting feedback and rewriting, and displaying the brochure. In the conclusion, the author highlights the benefits of the activity as providing opportunities for contextualized writing and vocabulary learning.

4. Lesson Plan: Going Green

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

   The lesson plan, “Going Green,” allows students to develop research and problem-solving skills on the theme of environmental conservation. The lesson includes a glossary of environmental terms. It uses a learner-centered approach as learners work in groups to determine their topic, the vocabulary they want to learn, how to collect information, how to report it (qualitatively or quantitatively), and what action to take based on the results. Students report their findings and action plan in a poster presentation. Creative writing, a debate, or a "green fair" are optional extensions.

5. Getting Teens to Really Work in Class

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article explains the brain development and behavior of teenagers as well as their special needs. The authors offer English language learning activities that meet the need for physical movement, social interaction, and reduced stress.

6. Using a Case Study in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Case studies give students the opportunity to put their knowledge (including their English skills) to use in solving a problem and/or taking action about an issue. The author provides specific advice and works through a sample case study.

7. National Institute of Health

   Format(s): Website

   The National Institute of Health provides a link list for science education.

8. U.S. Mint for Kids

   Format(s): Website

   The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a fun and engaging site for kids on how money is produced and distributed.

9. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kid’s Page

   Format(s): Website

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

10. Four Friends

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

    In this interview, four friends talk about what they do in their free time and on the weekends, as well as their part-time jobs.

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