New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2

This article introduces students to the history, cultural diversity, art, landscape, and symbolism of America's 47th state, New Mexico. It offers a special section on the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe and small sections are included on the pueblo peoples, the state's Spanish heritage, the transition from Mexican to U.S. Territorial rule, farming and keeping animals, and New Mexico's abundant natural resources.

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Sandra McKay

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2

English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2

The spotlight is on New Mexico. Accompanying the feature article is a lesson plan designed to teach students about the state’s climate and energy issues. Other articles focus on World Englishes, organizational skills that aid language learning, public speaking tasks in English language learning, way