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1. Chapter 32: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Chapter 32 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

2. Glossary: The Autobiography of Mark Twain

   In: The Autobiography of Mark Twain Format(s): Text

   Glossary of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

3. PBS Learning Media

   Format(s): Website

   PBS LearningMedia™ is the go-to destination for instant access to tens of thousands of classroom-ready, digital resources including videos, games, audio clips, photos, lesson plans, and more!

4. The Exquisite Corpse Adventure

   Format(s): Website

   The Exquisite Corpse is a friendly game that allows you to make a creative story. Read and listen along to a series of 27 free exquisite corpse stories then learn how you can make one with your friends.

5. Walker

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

6. Hannah

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   This week's Teens Talk interview is with Hannah, a member of the high school track team.

7. James

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, James talks about his classes at school, his family, and his plans for college.

8. Haley

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   Haley is on the school swim team and also coaches a swim team. She talks about her busy schedule in this interview.

9. Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.

   Format(s): Text

   This book discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days. Download as an e-book or as individual PDF chapters.

10. 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.'

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