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1. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

2. Annenberg Learner

   Format(s): Website

   Annenberg Learner focuses on both the teacher and student as learners. The Annenberg Learner website offers lesson plans and activities for English learners.

3. New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article introduces students to the history, cultural diversity, art, landscape, and symbolism of America's 47th state, New Mexico. It offers a special section on the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe and small sections are included on the pueblo peoples, the state's Spanish heritage, the transition from Mexican to U.S. Territorial rule, farming and keeping animals, and New Mexico's abundant natural resources.

4. FORUM City Poster Show (Set 1, 12 posters - Full Set)

   Format(s): Text

   These poster sets are a great, flexible classroom resource for information and discussion—each set of three posters corresponds to a city spotlighted in Forum vol. 46 and the feature article about that city, available online.

5. Voice of America: Current Event Activities in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar explores today’s globalized world in the 24-hour news cycle, and the importance of teaching current events in the English language classroom.

6. VOA Podcast: Clara Barton, 1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others

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

   Clara Barton started the American Red Cross and changed the lives of many people. Listen to "Clara Barton,1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others," or read the transcript of the podcast from Voice of America (VOA).

7. Poems about Spirituality and Religion

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Read poems about religion and spirituality by students from around the world. Read poems below or download the PDFs.

8. Using Evidence in Academic Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar "Using Evidence in Academic Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism" will examine cultural assumptions about the definition of plagiarism and how external sources should be used in academic writing. We will explore how and why EFL/ESL students can benefit from explicit instruction on referencing sources to avoid plagiarism. The presenter will share several practical tips and classroom activities related to teaching quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

9. One-Room Schools

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   history, one-room schoolhouse, inclusive, schoolhouse teacher, communities, interview, former students, websites, additional resources

10. Creating and Sustaining English Language Clubs to Enhance English Learning

    In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

    In this webinar, the presenters also offer specific strategies for creating and sustaining clubs, problems and solutions that club leaders may encounter, and strategies for encouraging members to participate in the wide variety of activities.

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