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1. Jessica Lynn: Run To

   In: ENGLISH LANGUAGE THROUGH LYRICS Format(s): MP3, Text

   We have created lesson plans and a video series to use in the classroom. Download all lesson materials under resources. This collection from American English provides fun new ways of teaching and learning English. Use these files in conjunction with the song in this language package for an integrated teaching experience.

2. Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

   In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   How strong is tradition? For nine years, an old gentleman and a homeless man have met every Thanksgiving Day to share a meal. One year, the day ends in a very different way. Read to find out what happens!

3. Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education

   Format(s): Text

   The content in each volume of this e-journal is related to an aspect of building or maintaining a Civil Society - topics that affect students' personal or professional lives on a daily basis. The topic of this volume is civic education. Through the exploration of topics related to civic education, language teachers can help their students master English and simultaneously become more knowledgeable citizens of the world.

4. Bassel and the Supernaturals: Smoke

   In: ENGLISH LANGUAGE THROUGH LYRICS Format(s): MP3, Text

   We have created lesson plans and a video series to use in the classroom. Download all lesson materials under resources. This collection from American English provides fun new ways of teaching and learning English. Use these files in conjunction with the song in this language package for an integrated teaching experience.

5. The Open Boat

   In: The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   In this story from The Red Badge of Courage, four men struggle to survive in a dinghy off the coast of Florida.

6. Not Afraid

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   In this song, pop gospel group Turning Pointe wants people everywhere to know that each of us has the strength to fight for our dreams and continue on our journey through life.

7. Labor Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Labor Day was established as a holiday for workers, both as a tribute to their contributions to the nation, and as a means of bringing more public awareness to their struggles.

8. Thanksgiving Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

9. VOA Podcast: Words and Their Stories - Down to Earth

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): Website

   Listen online or download the podcast. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level and are read one-third slower than regular VOA English.

10. Poems About Education

    In: Poetry Format(s): Text

    Read poems that students from around the world wrote about their schools, teachers, and education. Download student poems!

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