Alaska volcano in 44BC affected Europe’s climate, preparing history for monumental change. Nov 1, 2024. eflsuccess.com ⇔ Underlined vocabulary terms are defined below, followed by discussion questions Mysterious forces wreak havoc…again In early 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic shows how … Continue reading →
Rudy, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Rudy presents the story of the only football player at prestigious Notre Dame University ever carried off the field in celebration by his teammates. Rudy is small and lacks talent. Everyone laughs at his dream—except himself. Rudy makes … Continue reading →
Titanic Survivors, www.EFLsuccess.com Teachers: This lesson can be used after watching a Titanic film, film clips, or without using a movie. See Titanic page for vocabulary, and more about the disaster. In 1912, the Titanic was the largest, most luxurious ocean liner of … Continue reading →
Titanic, www.EFLsuccess.com Several movies have been made about the tragedy. You should be able to use this study guide with any of them. Here are three: A Night to Remember (Titanic)—This 1950s film version of the April 14, 1912, calamity has … Continue reading →
How a persistent young woman in Colonial America made a lasting impact March 2023. eflsuccess.com ⇔ Underlined vocabulary terms are defined below, followed by discussion questions. You’ll also find a longer version of this article below. Rice and Indigo Charleston South … Continue reading →
History and introduction of a holiday celebrating love ⇔ Holiday: Valentine’s Day © Feb 2023 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: This “longer” article would work well in a class about American history & culture; for a “conversational English” class, … Continue reading →
This phrase is on US money and in other official places. Why? Feb 19, 2021. eflsuccess.com ⇔ Underlined vocabulary terms are defined below, followed by discussion questions “In God We Trust” Have you seen this motto in some official places like … Continue reading →
Far and Away , www.EFLsuccess.com Story: This is the story of Irish immigrants to America in the late 1800s, who struggle with hunger, hatred, prejudice and “just plain hard work” to start a new life. How do you define success? In … Continue reading →
an intro to “Silent Night & Christmas apples” ⇔ Holiday: Christmas © Dec 2021 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: You’ll find many Christmas resources at EFLsuccess.com (start with the list on the bottom of the “Candy Cane” page). Underlined terms … Continue reading →
Taylor Summary of the Thanksgiving holiday. © Dr. Harvey M. Taylor, Nov 5, 2002 EFLsuccess.com ⇔ Thanksgiving in Canada (Oct) and the USA (Nov) Thanksgiving Day is a North American holiday. It is celebrated in both Canada and the United States … Continue reading →
An American Tail, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: This charming Stephen Spielberg cartoon tells the story of mice who immigrate from Russia to America (in 1886, because of persecution from dangerous cats). Lured by tales of unlimited opportunity and “no cats,” the Mouskewitz family (of mice) … Continue reading →
This phrase is on US money and in other official places. Why? Feb 19, 2021. eflsuccess.com ⇔ Underlined vocabulary terms are defined below, followed by discussion questions “In God We Trust” Have you seen this motto in some official places like … Continue reading →