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1. Picture This – In a Minute

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

   In a Minute provides students with practice forming questions that begin with wh- words: who, what, when, where, why, and how. First, players read and respond to the six ques­tions on a Picture This card. Then players race to write as many questions as they can in a set amount of time. This game works best in small groups.

2. Casey

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

   What would it be like to be homeschooled? Read and listen to Casey tell her story of going to school at home.

3. The White House Interactive Tour

   Format(s): Website

   Have you ever wondered what happens inside the White House? You can through this interactive virtual tour. Visit again and again to: watch exclusive videos; tour the West Wing, Residence, East Wing, and South Lawn; and learn about the use of the White House rooms throughout history.

4. Poems about Spirituality and Religion

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Read poems about religion and spirituality by students from around the world. Read poems below or download the PDFs.

5. Using Group Work Effectively to Increase Student Speaking Time in Class

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

   This webinar, “Using Group Work Effectively to Increase Student Speaking Time in Class” explores several new warm-up activities and grouping strategies.

6. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 3 Format(s): Text

   The theme of this issue's "The Lighter Side" is the old west. It includes the song “Home on the Range,” history related to the tune, and a word find puzzle. This activity is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners. Answers are included.

7. Columbus Day

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

   Columbus Day is a legal federal holiday that commemorates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus, who sailed west from Spain in 1492 and reached the islands of present day Bahamas.

8. Christmas

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

   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

9. Valentine's Day

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

   Valentine's Day is a day for sweethearts.

10. Black History Month

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

    Black History Month is celebrated in February.

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