Five teachers of English as a Second Language describe activities used in their classrooms, including topical student journals in an intensive language course; current events journals; postcard-writing to promote authentic, communicative expression; student-designed bumper stickers; and a fashion show to teach adjective use. (MSE)

This guide, designed for teachers of francophone first graders in Alberta, outlines a social studies unit on the family and provides lessons, instructional materials, and notes on classroom techniques. An introductory section describes the general purposes of the curriculum, outlines specific objectives and the unit's organization, discusses the…

This teacher's guide for exploratory home economics on the middle school level emphasizes a hands-on, fun-filled, active approach to a variety of topics in home economics. It is organized in five units covering the following topics: personal management, resource management, parenting and babysitting education, clothing management, and food and…