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1. The Lighter Side: Small Talk

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   “Small talk” refers to short, friendly conversations about topics that are not serious.

2. World News Report

   In: Teacher's Corner: Reported Speech Format(s): Text

   Bring the news into your classroom. This week’s Teacher’s Corner shows how students can practice reported speech while reporting news stories.

3. Story 18: A Great Experience, A Great Trip

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): MP3, Text

   The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

4. Week 2 - In the News

   In: Teacher's Corner: Journalism Format(s): Text

   Here's some news! In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students practice journalism skills. This week’s activity allows students to learn the sections of a news story by writing about their interests.

5. We the People

   Format(s): Website

   The National Endowment for the Humanities presents We The People. Find numerous resources dedicated to learning more about American history, culture, and democratic principles.

6. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Website

   Information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

7. Center for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Provides information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

8. Smithsonian History and Culture

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Lesson plans and resources for teaching and learning about American culture, art, and history.

9. Lesson Plans Related to Art and Design

   Format(s): Text, Website

   From the Smithsonian, lesson plans and resources for teaching and learning about American culture, art, history, and other topics.

10. Earthquake Legends and "Wordologies"

    In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    This resource shares earthquake legends from around the world as well as related English idioms.

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