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1. Whole New "Word" Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece introduces American sayings and idioms related to the world of sports.

2. Summertime Photos

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   This collection of photos highlights activities that are popular among Americans, especially in the summer.

3. A Call to Service

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article is an introduction to the full length interview with Dr. James Alatis, who has been referred to as "the father of TESOL." The introduction highlights the benefits of TESOL professionals volunteering to serve in organizations that provide training and networking for others in the field.

4. Virginia: The Old Dominion

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes Virginia. It presents facts about its geography, climate, history, work life, symbols, and tourist attractions and activities. It also provides useful websites about Virginia.

5. Poetry Corner: Reading and Reacting to a Michigan Poem

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   “Poetry Corner: Reading and Reacting to a Michigan Poem” consists of activities targeting reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills using a Michigan poem called “How Is It That the Snow,” written by poet Robert Haight, who lives in Michigan.

6. Songs for Children

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   There are four children’s songs that can be used for classroom activities, together with the pictures provided at the end of this issue.

7. Quilting: An American Craft

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This is an introduction to an American craft: quilting. The passage introduces what quilting is and different types of quilts. It also talks about the meaning of quilts and how they are used in American society.

8. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This is a word game using animal names to fill in spaces in a quilt-patterned chart.

9. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This is a crossword puzzle that uses information and vocabulary from the Newspapers in America article.

10. U.S. Coins: Reminders of History and Heritage

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    This article describes the various US coins, the design, size, and history of coins, coin-making, the US mint, coin production, and the mottos that appear on coins. There is also a section on coin collecting as a hobby, a list of websites about coins, and a glossary of coin terms.

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