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students were provided 30 minute window to write and essay on a particular topic; scored and compared through NAEP; score were reported; overall improvement; low societal expectations for boys' writing skills still showing up; girls 42% proficient compared to boys' 20% minorities' writing skills improving; 90% of students at basic achievement

Great up-to-the minutes good quality photos to discuss anything topical in your class or keep them thinking...

Over 70 topics from Accommodation to Work. Each Phrase is accompanied by a simple pronunciation guide which ensures that there's no problem pronouncing the foreign words. English words are in black text; Spanish words are in red. Practical hints and useful vocabulary are highlighted. Where the English words appear first, this indicates vocabulary you may need. Where the red Spanish words appear first, these are words you are more likely to see written on signs and notices. Where appropriate, possible phrases you may hear in reply to your questions are indicated under You May Hear.

To make the topic of transport more interesting to teach?

Kideos is a video website designed with kids under ten years old in mind. Videos on Kideos are categorized by age appropriateness as well as by topic. Most of the videos appear to be served via YouTube but are displayed with the Kideos border which removes advertising and YouTube's "related videos" and comments. (from Free Technology for Teachers)

"Just click on any of the topics on the left hand side. All the videos deal with ELT/ESL and provide loads of great sites and tips on how to use them"

great to share links on specific topics

Big Think - similar to TED talks (?) Video talks on different topics with transcripts!

Make flashcards on this site. -- FREE resource for learning any topic that requires repetition.

Translation and interpretation of Danza Negra and many other interesting language-related topics.

Every now and again, a book comes along that should be compulsory reading. This is one of those books. It is designed for students for whom English is a second language and plan to study in an English speaking country, however all students can benefit from reading relevant sections of this book. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate a thorough knowledge of this topic and an empathic understanding of the problems confronting students from a variety of countries.

Developing Intermediate Vocabulary is an excellent book with generic topics that can fit into any classroom in any country in the world.

Complete curriculum units on topics related to the Latin world.

English Unlimited is a new series with thoughtful topics, layout and presentation. This is a book review of the Starter books

Website full of great ideas for writing activities using current topics, media and much more. Way more than worksheets.

One of my Yr 10 students made this grammar tutorial on Relative Pronouns without much guidance from me. This isn't a topic that I normally teach at Year 10 level so I'm very impressed!

great animal pics to develop topic of animals

Choose a list on all kinds of topics and then use the learning apps to help memorise the vocab

In most if not all 1:1 student laptop initiatives, "instant messaging" is a hot topic for both students and teachers. Typically and predictably, students want access to instant messaging, while many teachers and administrators see IM as a distraction comparable to video games. Both IM and video games are often regarded as "problems" for the classroom teaching and learning environment, rather than powerful tools that can be leveraged for transformative educational experiences.

site with flash-type cards of vocabulary and phrases organized by topic. Includes pronunciation guide