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Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL/ELD: Learning about Ash Wednesday

For Students 5th - 10th
An overview of the history and tradition of Ash Wednesday in 2 paragraphs is accompanied by an array of language activities: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation,...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: T. S. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th
Nobel Prize winner, T. S. Eliot is presented in this brief biography highlighting his life and literary contributions to modernist poetry. See "T. S. Eliot Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Mardi Gras

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough explanation of the holiday of Mardi Gras including history, Pagan origins, traditions, recipes, photos, and more. Much of it is told through video clips.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: t.s. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a brief biography of Eliot with a bibliography of his works. Of particular interest is an audio clip of Eliot reading "La Figlia Che Piange." The site also provides a basic explanation of Modernism and hyperlinks to...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ash Wednesday

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the significances of Ash Wednesday. It includes many links to related topics and key terms. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...