Third edition of popular textbook for writing, English, and language-arts methods courses provides a comprehensive survey of theories, research and methods associated with teaching composition successfully. Includes examples and pedagogical aids.

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Very Interesting!

This is a very well-written book for teachers. The author seems to know something about every subject that might be related to composition--the bibliography alone should be required reading for all prospective teachers; it's nearly 30 pages. I recommend this book very highly.

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A "must read" for teachers

This is the most comprehensive book I've ever seen on composition and teaching. I mean, it has everything--psychology and writing, linguistics and writing, reading and writing. Also, the book goes way beyond theory and research to explain in clear language how an ordinary teacher like me can actually apply theory and research in the classroom. This is a really fine book, and I recommend it to everyone.

Eclipse crossword maker is a really simple program to use. It has a small footprint You can customise the output to produce just the blank crossword with no words.
How about printing 2 of these and then filling in 50% of the words on 1 and 50% of the words on the other.
Then let  your students define the words to their partner!
NB you can also produce normal crosswords!
Sorry, one more thing - It's completely fre!

TIMESAVER NEW YORK
Elementary - Intermediate
80 pages
This book contains a variety of reading texts, activities and games covering diverse aspects of New York city. Each activity provides structured language and vocabulary practice, with suggestions for discussion and follow-up pairwork.
Topics cover areas as diverse as New York Cabbies, 9th Avenue Food Fair and Friends TV show as well as the more historical side of New York: Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and The Jazz Age.