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1. Teacher Resources

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This section offers brief reviews of two commercial publications. The first is Academic Success for English Language Learners: Strategies for K-12 Mainstream Teachers, a collection of suggestions appropriate for ESL, EFL and mainstream teachers edited by Patricia A. Richard-Amato and Marguerite Ann Snow. The other publication is Making It Happen: From Interactive to Participatory Language Teaching, a book by Patricia A. Richard-Amato with practical ideas for getting students to participate more in the classroom.

2. The Mini Conference: Creating Localized Opportunities for Professional Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article explains the concept of a mini-conference: a localized, cost-effective alternative for those who are unable to attend international conferences. The author shares his experience at a mini-conference and describes the benefits of this event, such as networking and giving teachers an opportunity to prepare presentations of their work. Also included are step-by-step instructions to follow for organizing a conference of your own.

3. Classroom Techniques: Unleashing Writing Creativity in Students

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article argues for free, creative writing in the L2 classroom. The author states that because writing can be stressful and at times paralyzing, the goal of L2 writing should not be to produce perfect, error-free work. The teacher should be a coach, dictionary, and grammar book. The author includes creative writing activities.

4. 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.

5. Motivating Learners at South Korean Universities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Using a problem-solution format, this article (originally published in 1997) discusses cultural and educational factors that affect language learners’ motivation and offers strategies to raise motivation.

6. VOA Podcast: Everglades National Park – One of the World’s Great Biological Wonders

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): Website

   Listen to Voice of America (VOA) Podcast: Everglades National Park – One of the World’s Great Biological Wonders.

7. VOA Podcast: Clara Barton, 1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Website

   Clara Barton started the American Red Cross and changed the lives of many people. Listen to "Clara Barton,1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others," or read the transcript of the podcast from Voice of America (VOA).

8. Cars, Cars, Cars

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Cars are the focus of this feature article, which explores such topics as the history of cars in the United States, the national highway system, classic car shows, and the road trip in American literature and film.

9. English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   Motorcycles are the focus of the feature article, Classroom Activities, and The Lighter Side in this issue.

10. Avoiding the Blank Stare: Teacher Training with the Gradual Release of Responsibility in Mind

    In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    This author asserts that the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model will improve teaching abilities in any setting.

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