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1. Using Replacement Performance Role-Plays in the Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Replacement performance role plays are a different type of role play. Rather than memorizing or writing a dialogue, this activity asks learners to listen and consider other possible responses. Students decide which character will be replaced and what they will do differently. Even shy learners or ones with lower proficiency levels can be involved because it is less overwhelming than writing a dialogue. The activity develops pragmatic competence and critical thinking skills. Popular TV shows can be used.

2. Strange Weather: Climate Change Activities for the English Classroom

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

   This webinar will review key themes related to climate change and the environment and will provide relevant, thought-provoking activities and materials that teachers can easily use in their English language classes.

3. English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   Find detailed tips for successful cross-cultural collaboration … a methodological framework for using pop songs productively … suggestions for giving effective instructions in the classroom … an inside look at teaching in Zanzibar … an integrated-skills activity using pictures … and much more.

4. Week 2 - Annotated Read Aloud

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, learn how to incorporate critical thinking activities into an updated common classroom activity: reading aloud.

5. Information Gaps: Mingle Activities

   In: Teacher's Corner: Speaking - Information Gap Activities Format(s): Text

   A mingle activity is another variation of an information gap activity. This week’s Teacher’s Corner outlines an excellent student-centered, communicative mingle activity to use in your classroom.

6. Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

   In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   How strong is tradition? For nine years, an old gentleman and a homeless man have met every Thanksgiving Day to share a meal. One year, the day ends in a very different way. Read to find out what happens!

7. America

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text, Video

   What is a road trip? Why are road trips popular in the United States? Find out more with this set of activities based on music by the award winning ukulele player Victoria Vox.

8. Week 3 - News Media Observation Jigsaw

   In: Teacher's Corner: Media Literacy Format(s): Text

   This week’s jigsaw activity will allow students to analyze what they observed and share ideas with classmates.

9. Week 3 - Conducting a Swot Analysis

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Business English and Entrepreneurship Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students work together to conduct an analysis of a company’s strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

10. Co-Teaching: Strategies for Sharing and Improving the Teaching Experience

    In: American English Webinars Format(s): Website

    Co-Teaching: Strategies for Sharing and Improving the Teaching Experience will discuss what is needed for a successful educational partnership. Several co-teaching models will be presented along with ideas for practical classroom applications.

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