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1. Radio Drama for Speaking Practice

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Find ideas for having students create and perform original radio dramas in the classroom; the article includes tips for helping students read with emotion, use sound effects, and work collaboratively.

2. Assess and Motivate: Student Portfolios and Self-Assessments in the EFL Classroom

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

   "Assess and Motivate: Student Portfolios and Self-Assessments in the EFL Classroom" explores the use of portfolios and self-assessments that document the completion of performance-based tasks as a great way to motivate students and measure learning.

3. Language and Life Sciences E-Journal

   Format(s): Text

   Biotechnology is perhaps the most rapidly advancing area in science today. "Advances in Biotechnology" has been created to provide language teachers with resources about breakthroughs in biotechnology. For this volume, we have chosen to focus on both the promises and controversies surrounding research on DNA and genetics.

4. Chapter 6: Rules and Laws

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the aspects of rules and laws and the role of rules and laws in civil societies.

5. Chapter 5: Oceans and Coasts

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Environmental Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Environmental Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal explores the present state of the world's oceans and coasts and the important role that humans play in maintaining the life and health of oceans and coastal areas.

6. Chapter 9: Recycling and Reusing

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Environmental Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Environmental Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on recycling and reusing.

7. Chapter 7: Cornerstones of Peace: Valuing Diversity and Practicing Tolerance

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the concept of diversity.

8. Chapter 3: Biotechnology and Crop Engineering

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on crop engineering and the issues surrounding the practice.

9. Lesson Plan - Virginia: Jamestown and Its People (Volume 47, Issue 3)

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

   The lesson plan “Virginia: Jamestown and Its People” consists of two parts using Jamestown, a historical site in Virginia, and several of its famous figures as the source for classroom activities. Part I activities are about the site including a brief history of Jamestown and its artifacts as a basis for writing and speaking activities, while the second part focuses on some famous figures who lived there as a basis for listening and writing activities.

10. Engaging Language Learners with Biography-Based Lessons, Units, and Courses

    In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

    This article provides a number of ideas for incorporating biographies and biography-based texts to enhance the learning of language (and culture).

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