Curated OER
A Stomping Good Time: Using Found Instruments and Invented Rhythms to Make Beautiful Music
Students work in small groups to use everyday objects to create performances inspired by the work of STOMP. They create a system of notation to document the music and movement of a 2-minute performance.
Curated OER
Historical Witness: Social Messaging
Students create a self portrait using symbols that represent them. For this self portrait lesson plan, students look at a nineteenth century painting and discuss the symbols that represent this era. They then recreate a dance in the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Deeper Reading Response a Template for Teachers
Contains plans for three lessons that teach students to express and perform responses to reading. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as...
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Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
Read Works
Read Works: Instrumental Talent
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Ruby Jane Smith, a 12-year-old who plays 11 different instruments. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.