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I did not download these articles because I did not want to take up so much space on my computer. But I bookmarked them. So, check out these links!

This one is really cool because it is an ESL magazine. Unfortunately, it is 196 pages...also why I did not download it! The article I liked is on page 109 and it is called "Picture your students Talking". It has a lot of great reasons why pictures are a great stimulation and source in the ESL classroom. http://www.eric.ed.gov.lib-proxy.fullerton.edu/PDFS/ED461989.pdf

This one is called "Using pictures to teach content to second language learners" http://nsdl.org/resource/2200/20100120082643419T

In my opinion (in case you don't want to read it or don't have time) the best parts of that article are:

//"In addition to the above-mentioned characteristics of exemplary instruction is the value of using pictures in the classroom as a way to bridge the language gap in today's classrooms . As Curtis and Bailey (2001) have stated, "Pictures provide something to talk about. They take the focus off the language learner during oral practice and turn it to the picture" (p. 11). A picture can evoke mental images to help second language learners recall a term or concept. Pictures can be used with any and all languages, are easily accessible, and can be used to reinforce literal, critical, and creative thinking. " ... //

//"The strategy can be used with a whole class, small groups, pairs, or individually to lead students into inquiring about words and adding them to their vocabularies, discovering phonetic and structural principles, and engaging in other reading and writing activities. While some skills can be taught explicitly, PWIM is designed to capitalize on a student's ability to think inductively." //