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1. Engaging Language Learners with Biography-Based Lessons, Units, and Courses

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article provides a number of ideas for incorporating biographies and biography-based texts to enhance the learning of language (and culture).

2. Reader’s Guide

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue.

3. Developing Reading Fluency by Combining Timed Reading and Repeated Reading

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes an innovative way to combine two familiar techniques (timed reading and repeated reading) to produce a new technique that can support the development of reading fluency.

4. Thousand-Word Pictures 

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This step-by-step guide shows how teachers can use pictures to help students develop language skills and cultural awareness. 

5. Educative Curriculum Materials: A Promising Option for Independent Professional Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article carefully describes a professional-development option and shows teachers how they can apply it in their own contexts.

6. Teaching Writing Students How to Become Competent Peer Reviewers

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Many teachers use peer-review techniques; as the title suggests, this article presents ideas for helping your students engage in peer review more effectively.

7. Using Writing as a Scaffold to Academic Discussions in the Foreign Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Would you like to help your students engage in discussions more confidently and productively? This article presents a way to do that and gives suggestions for getting started.

8. Reader’s Guide

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. You may choose to read them on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions below. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.

9. Teacher Introduction Activity for Improving Rapport and Critical Thinking

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article describes an innovative and fun way for you and your students to learn about one another and potentially create a healthy atmosphere for learning.

10. Classroom Contract

    In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    Most teachers have rules for students; this article provides a step-by-step guide for involving students in the process of making (and following) rules that are fair and effective.

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