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1. Using Models in the Second-Language Writing Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article carefully discusses the use of writing models: whether to use models; how to select appropriate models; and when, why, and how to use them.

2. “To Build a Fire”: Creative Frames, Adolescent Readers, and New Words

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Using Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” as an anchor, the authors present a variety of creative ideas for introducing new words and helping students fully comprehend them.

3. Famous Quotes for Theme Analysis

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The article presents a step-by-step procedure for using quotes for critical thinking and theme analysis; the author gives examples, provides sources for quotes, and suggests follow-up activities.

4. The Lighter Side: Fifty, More or Less

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle commemorates the 50th anniversary of the English Language Fellow Program and lets readers test their knowledge of whether each clue refers to something that is more than 50, less than 50, or exactly 50.

5. The Lighter Side: Fictional Languages

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle presents examples of five fictional languages; can you figure out the rule that each fictional language follows?

6. The Lighter Side: Reverse Categories

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle presents lists of words; your job is to divide them into categories logically so that everything fits.

7. How to Write an ELT Conference Abstract

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The author presents detailed suggestions that can help you develop and write effective abstracts that are more likely to be accepted.

8. Using a Case Study in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Case studies give students the opportunity to put their knowledge (including their English skills) to use in solving a problem and/or taking action about an issue. The author provides specific advice and works through a sample case study.

9. Reader’s Guide

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. You may choose to read them on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions below. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.

10. The Tonight Show Vocabulary-Review Games

    In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    These vocabulary-review games, based on games seen on the television program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, give students a chance to review vocabulary while exercising their creativity and having fun.

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