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1. The Blues: Grammar and Glossary

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is the last of a four-part series on the American musical style called “Blues.” The music grew out of the musical traditions of African slaves in the United States between 1619 and 1863, blended with the musical styles of Europe. It is closely related to Jazz. Blues and Jazz are the only two completely unique musical styles created in the United States. This section, as the title suggests, explains the words used in discussing the Blues and music in general, for example the use of “Blues” to mean more than just a color.

2. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Blue is a common word found in American idioms. For example, “Once in a blue moon” means something happening rarely. And “Blue in the face” means a person is pale from exhaustion or frustration. This short section lists several idioms with the word blue in them, and gives an explanation of the phrase.

3. Alaska! The Last Frontier

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes Alaska, the 49th state of the U.S. It presents facts about Alaska’s native people and their life style, history, transportation, and education. It also provides a text about “Iditarod,” which is an annual sled-dog race, held in Alaska since 1973.

4. Iditarod: The Annual Sled-Dog Race

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   “Iditarod: The Annual Sled-Dog Race “ is a reading text about “Iditarod” which is an annual sled-dog race that has been held in Alaska since 1973. It presents the meaning, origin, history, and importance of this race for Alaskan people. The article also provides information on past winners of the race.

5. The Lighter Side: Winter Sports Word Search

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This winter sports word search gives students clues to the name of a sport they need to find in the puzzle.

6. The Lighter Side: Baseball Terms with Everyday Meanings

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This matching activity offers students words that are related to baseball but also have a second meaning. They must match the term with both meanings.

7. Renewable Energy

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article, aimed at high intermediate to advanced readers, discusses the use of renewable energy. It presents a brief history on the source and types of energy. It then focuses on recent developments including solar, biomass, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy. The article discusses the future of renewable energy and provides some suggestions on how to improve it.

8. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The Lighter Side in this issue has three parts. “Scrambled Energy Words” is an unscrambling-the-words activity using vocabulary related to energy. “Energy Jokes and Puns” has jokes related to energy, and “Energy Idioms” contains idioms related to energy.

9. 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.

10. All That Jazz

    In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2 Format(s): Text, Image / Poster / Maps

    This article is the first of three to introduce Jazz music, which was born in the United States over a period of 200 years. Jazz was influenced by African, Latin American, and European music. It is generally accepted that Jazz was first recognized in New Orleans, Louisiana, the southeastern United States. This mostly historical article features many Jazz musicians including Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton, Buddy Bolden, Joe “King” Oliver, and Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. A list of Web sites is included.

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