The Iceberg in the Classroom: A Lesson Framework for Teaching Language, Culture, and Poetry

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Aida Koçi McLeod introduces a five-step “iceberg” analysis framework to help students uncover the cultural references and deeper meanings beneath the surface of a poem. Through practical examples and guidance on selecting texts, the article supports teachers in integrating intercultural thinking into language and literature lessons.

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Aida Koçi McLeod

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English Teaching Forum Volume 64, Number 1

Dive into the newest issue of English Teaching Forum, where fresh ideas meet classroom creativity. Explore engaging approaches to American short stories, student goal-setting, poetry, and language, plus a practical technique called Language Anchors. This issue also...

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