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Thursday, May 22, 2014

5-22-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL:







More Resources On The Kidnapping In Nigeria
Here are new additions to The Best Resources On The Kidnapped School Girls In Nigeria: 9 questions about Nigeria you were too embarrassed to ask is from Vox. Nigerian teachers protest over kidnapped schoolgirls is from The BBC. U.S. Sends Troops to Chad to Aid Hunt for Nigerian Schoolgirls is from The New York Times and includes a good video. Boko Haram Attacks, Kidnapped Girls Prompt Nigeria’s T
Video: A New Version Of “I’m Just A Bill” That’s More Cynical & More Accurate
Who’s not familiar with the famous Schoolhouse Rock video, I’m Just A Bill? Just in case, though, it’s the second video embedded in this post. The first video is an updated version by Vox that is more cynical and more accurate (I’m not sure of that one will show-up in an RSS Reader).
A Must-Read & A Must-Watch: Ta-Nehisi Coates On “The Case for Reparations”
You may have already heard about, or read, Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article in The Atlantic titled “The Case for Reparations.” It’s an amazing article, and Bill Moyers just aired an interview with him about it, which I’ve embedded below: In addition, Moyers posted These Eight Charts Show Why Racial Equality Is a Myth in America on his site. You might also find The New Republic’s piece, Get Ready for a


Resources On Ending The Year Strong
I’ve got a nice collection of resources called The Best Ideas On How To Finish The School Year Strong…. Readers might find it useful.
Infographic: “Many Languages One America”
I’m adding this infographic to The Best “Language Maps”: Please include attribution FreePeopleSearch.org with graphic. , an infographic from FreePeopleSearch.org


5-21-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL — Gold Mine Included!I’ve started a somewhat regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention: I’m starting off with a goldmine. Check out this tweet and go the link — you won’t regret it: Stan