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1. Creating Meaningful Web Pages: A Project-Based Course

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a nine-week course in Web design that can guide students in the production of an electronic project. It discusses the importance of project-based courses in language teaching since they offer learners an opportunity to be creative, control their own learning, and produce something tangible. The article addresses the benefits and difficulties of teaching such a course.

2. Module 6: Managing Large Classes

   In: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Successful Practices Around the World Format(s): Text, Video

   This Module of the Shaping the Way we Teach English Series contains a lesson plan and accompanying video that is focused on how to manage large classes.

3. A Thought Provoking Warm Up Activity for Teacher Training

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The author provides a simple warm-up procedure for jumpstarting a teacher training session. Her activity requires teachers to think about and physically align themselves with their teaching philosophy. Once decided, teachers communicate how their past experiences have helped shape their philosophy. The focus is on sharing ideas and opinions through thoughtful discussion. A suggested extension is also provided for teacher trainers who prioritize group decision-making.

4. Wordscapes

   Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   Wordscapes is a collection of ten full-color illustrations of American landscapes, including the forest, plains, desert, and more.

5. Quilting: An American Craft

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This is an introduction to an American craft: quilting. The passage introduces what quilting is and different types of quilts. It also talks about the meaning of quilts and how they are used in American society.

6. English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   Motorcycles are the focus of the feature article, Classroom Activities, and The Lighter Side in this issue.

7. English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

   Format(s): Text

   A Postcard from America from the writer Robert Olen Butler is the feature article of this issue and is accompanied by an integrated skills lesson plan. Other articles cover the areas of vocabulary, error correction, portfolios, writing, and authentic video.

8. English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 1

   Format(s): Text

   Starting off the year of the American City, New York City is Forum’s first stop and the subject of this issue’s feature article. Accompanying the article is a lesson plan entitled “Exploring New York City.” Other topics in this issue include the progression of the field of TESOL, language awareness, applying reading research to lesson plan development, suggestions for academic writing instruction, and using anecdotes in language classes.

9. English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   The feature article focuses on Virginia, The Old Dominion, and a companion lesson plan is titled “Virginia: Jamestown and Its People.” Other articles in this issue explore literary analysis in the EFL classroom, English instruction for the tourist industry, livening up college English classes with games, using VOA Special English to improve vocabulary, and motivating students to read.

10. Design for Drama: Short Plays from American Literature

    Format(s): Text

    Design for Drama features a number of plays that are adapted from well-known American short stories and poems. Download the PDF or E-book.

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