Curated OER
Writing Exercise: The Renaissance II
Here is a cross-curricular writing exercise with limited appeal as an engaging or interactive activity. A learning exercise on the Renaissance that has learners responding to 3 simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into deeper...
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Writing Exercise: The Plague
Here you will find a cross-curricular writing exercise. It is limited as an engaging or interactive activity. However, this worksheet on the 14th century spread of the plague does have learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts,...
Curated OER
On the Surface Of Things
The purpose of this unit is for students to engage in thinking about the links between science and art. We want to provide students with the opportunity to see original artifacts related to natural occurances.
Curated OER
Critical Thinking Strategies
Students explore critical thinking strategies. In this critical thinking lesson, students evaluate multiple choice answers. Students note similarities between incorrect answers and discover how to compare and contrast incorrect and...
University of Maryland
Teaching Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
This is a terrific resource for teachers of British Literature, which includes instructions for using FrankenMoo yourself and/or with students.
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Nancy Polette: Wizard of Oz Activities
Use any of these quick activities to accompany a study of "The Wizard of Oz." Crosscurricular ideas are included.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
What do you know about Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet?" Explore this informative resource filled with links to lesson plans and activities.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.