The document discusses using magazines and books in the ESL classroom. It describes how magazines provide authentic materials that can inspire a variety of motivating activities to develop students' language skills. Pictures in magazines can stimulate discussions and introduce topics like colors, clothing, and transportation. Books are also discussed as being crucial for education and providing knowledge. Different approaches for teaching literature, such as cultural and language models, are described. The document provides tips for selecting materials and adapting texts and activities to suit different student levels.