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1. Football: Action on the Gridiron

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This issue features an in-depth article on the history, mechanics, gameplay, culture, and appeal of American football as well as a piece on America's yearly big event (the Super Bowl). There are powerful, dynamic sports photographs and descriptive, numbers-based explanations of how to play. The historical context reveals that football is not purely an American creation. A discussion of current-day football describes it as an event instead of just a game. A vocabulary section is also included so that students can learn how to 'talk football.'

2. Chapter 2: Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 2 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

3. Chapter 6: Raggedy Ann Saves Fido

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 6 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

4. Chapter 7: Raggedy Ann’s Trip on the River

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 7 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

5. Chapter 13: Raggedy Ann’s New Sisters

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 13 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

6. Multi-Modal Writing: Promoting Digital Literacy in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): MP3, Text

   This webinar discusses how multi-modal writing uses more than just words to communicate–it encourages students to use audio, video, photographs, and drawings to supplement their writing in meaningful ways.

7. 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.

8. The Lighter Side

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

   This "Lighter Side" begins with a contest to name a Jazz song. The answer is "Georgia On My Mind." Although there is an American state called Georgia, Georgia is the name of a girl for whom the song was written in 1930. In the second section of "The Lighter Side," definitions and uses of the word Jazz are given.

9. Seattle, Washington: The Rainy City

   In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This is an introduction to Seattle, including its history, attractions, geographical characteristics, and interesting facts. The introduction also contains many pictures of local attractions.

10. Miami, Florida: The Magic City

    In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 3 Format(s): Text

    This is an introduction to Miami, including its history, attractions, geographical characteristics, and interesting facts. The article also contains many pictures of local attractions.

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