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1. Shaping the Way We Teach English: From Observation to Action

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   Shaping the Way We Teach English: From Observation to Action is a series of video-based training materials for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) educators.

2. Writing for the World: Wikipedia as an Introduction to Academic Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article outlines a unit in which students write an article for Wikipedia as a way to learn and practice academic writing. Students learn how to use secondary sources in their writing as well as master a new genre with appropriate conventions and word choice. With this activity, students are encouraged to build academic writing skills in an interesting and public way. The author provides an explanation of Wikipedia as well as a step-by-step lesson plan with sample assignment sheets.

3. Using Replacement Performance Role-Plays in the Language Classroom

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

   Replacement performance role plays are a different type of role play. Rather than memorizing or writing a dialogue, this activity asks learners to listen and consider other possible responses. Students decide which character will be replaced and what they will do differently. Even shy learners or ones with lower proficiency levels can be involved because it is less overwhelming than writing a dialogue. The activity develops pragmatic competence and critical thinking skills. Popular TV shows can be used.

4. Chapter 14: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 14 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

5. Chapter 15: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 15 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

6. Chapter 16: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 16 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

7. Chapter 17: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 17 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

8. Chapter 18: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 18 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

9. Chapter 19: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 19 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

10. Chapter 20: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

    In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

    Chapter 20 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

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