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1. Lesson Planning 101: Mapping Activities for a Clear Path to Learning

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

   This webinar teaches participants to create "road map" classroom activities.

2. 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.

3. 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.'

4. Chapter 2: Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 2 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

5. Chapter 6: Raggedy Ann Saves Fido

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 6 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

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

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 7 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

7. Chapter 13: Raggedy Ann’s New Sisters

   In: Raggedy Ann Stories Format(s): Text

   Chapter 13 of the Raggedy Ann Stories.

8. Independence Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

9. National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

   Format(s): Website

   Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, The National Center for English Language Acquisition provides a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English Learners.

10. Getting Young Learners to Stick to English

    In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    The author provides a number of creative ideas that can help learners “stick to English” as they communicate, build confidence, and have fun.

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