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1. Chapter 8: Developing Empathy

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on developing empathy.

2. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This section presents three stand-alone language-learning activities related to trains.

3. Create to Communicate: Mixed Media

   In: Create to Communicate: Art Activities for the EFL Classroom Format(s): Text

   Mixed media, an art technique that combines two or more art media, can provide students with many avenues for expression, exploration, and experimentation while using English.

4. Assessment of Young Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses how the trend towards low-anxiety, communicative-based language teaching and integrated language and content teaching has created a need to change assessment strategies for young learners. The author describes alternative assessment techniques such as nonverbal responses, oral interview, narratives, group assessment, and dialogue journals, and suggests how they can be carried out through regular classroom work.

5. Discussion Questions for "Bessie Dreaming Bear" by Marnie Walsh

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is a column containing discussion questions for a poem, and suggestions for pre-writing, writing, and post-writing activities.

6. Discussion Questions for "Moonflowers" by Karma Larsen

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is a column containing discussion questions for a poem, including literal comprehension questions, inference and figurative language questions, evaluation, experience, and appreciation questions.

7. Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word Bricks

   Format(s): Text

   Word Bricks help students identify word patterns in sentences. This overview will teach you sentence structure and patterns and help you to master all of the Word Bricks games!

8. Chapter 1: Endangered Species

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Environmental Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Environmental Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on endangered species, which are animals or plants that are in immediate danger of extinction.

9. Picture This – Questions, Questions

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

   This game gives students practice forming yes/no questions. Download the cards and instructions for the game.

10. Center for Applied Linguistics

    Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

    The Center for Applied Linguistics offers everything from information on immersion programs to the newest research and guidance on best practices for teachers. Visit regularly to keep up to date on research-based strategies and practical hands-on tools to help develop effective classroom activities.

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