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1. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a famous African-American spiritual.

2. Oh! Susanna

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a popular American tune about a man traveling to meet his true love.

3. VOA Podcast: Words and Their Stories: Dog Talk

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Text

   From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Americans use many expressions with the word dog. Learn about their love for the animal and how they use the word. Download the MP3 or listen online.

4. VOA Podcast: Words and Their Stories: Colorful Expressions

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Text

   From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Take a look at expressions that Americans use that include colors . Download the MP3 or listen online.

5. Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs

   Format(s): Text

   This CD contains traditional American folk songs. Download songs, lyrics, posters, and activities. Watch a video to get teaching tips!

6. U.S. Department of the Treasury Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

   Here teachers can find lesson plans on coins, currency, money math lessons, and fact sheets.

7. United States Population Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

8. Article with Activity: Free Speech - It is a Guarantee in America

   In: VOA Articles with Activities Format(s): Video, Website

   Activities for learning English. Listen to the article and read along. Then test your vocabulary with activities and exercises.

9. Mary Had a Little Lamb

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Children's Songs collection is a classic story of a little girl and her lamb.

10. 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!

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