English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4
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The last hobby featured in 2011 is bowling. Three Classroom Activities with a bowling theme and a "Tenpins" puzzle round out this theme. Articles by contributors examine the topics of yoga in the English language classroom, rock and roll English teaching, using letters to tell stories, and encouraging students to express their opinions.
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This feature article on bowling is written for learners. Bowling has changed in recent years and is growing in popularity once again. The article includes the history of bowling and recent trends, such as cosmic bowling, virtual bowling, efforts to make bowling appeal to kids and more. At the end of
Author:
Phyllis McIntosh
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49_4_6_bowling_feature.pdf
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This section presents three stand-alone learning activities related to the theme of bowling. A game for upper beginners is useful for sentence formation and vocabulary review on any topic. Intermediate learners can practice with imperatives by giving and following instructions on how to bowl. The fi
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Pairwork and Groupwork
Author:
Denise Lowery
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49_4_7_classroom_activities.pdf
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The author discusses the connection between yoga and language learning. Body position as well as visualization and guided imagery can introduce language in an enjoyable way. The lessons are modeled after a Total Physical Response (TPR) approach. The benefits of yoga in the classroom include reducing
Author:
Lisa Morgan
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49_4_2_morgan_0.pdf
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This article considers content-based cultural workshops. With a focus on cultural content and a relaxed, engaging atmosphere, students practice language and cooperative learning strategies. The author describes the process of developing such a workshop as an extracurricular activity for a large, mix
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Tim Robinson
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49_4_3_robinson.pdf
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“Tenpins” is a bowling-themed activity that requires learners to finish ten words that include the letters “ten."
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49_4_8_lighter_side_w_answers.pdf
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Writing a persuasive essay can be a challenging task. This article outlines an activity that involves developing, communicating, and exploring opinions. Students work individually to select volunteers to go to the moon. Groups then try to agree on the selection, discussing their reasons and assumpti
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Nancy Burkhalter
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49_4_5_burkhalter.pdf
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This article discusses how letter writing can be used as authentic language use. An activity for beginners involves an exchange of letters of introduction between the instructor and students. This serves a socially meaningful interactional purpose. The second activity is the construction of an story
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Dario Luis Banegas
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49_4_4_banegas.pdf
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