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Sherlock Holmes Database Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a character study using the literature of Sherlock Holmes. They use a database with different cases that need to be solved. Students use the computer software to work through a list of suspects and match them with the...
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Exploring Arthurian Legend

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to track the growth of the King Arthur legend from the Dark Ages to its arrival on the silver screen.
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Homesick

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are read the books "Tanya's Reunion' and "Christina Katrina". As a class, they recall events of the stories in the correct sequence. They discuss the traditions they have within their own families and are introduced to the...
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Global Literature: Nectar In A Sieve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a persuasive essay explaining how religion and/or spirituality serves as both a guide and a source of conflict for both an individual and their culture. They develop a definition for the terms spiritual and religious...
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At The Firehouse With Dad

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a guided reading of the children's book "At The Firehouse With Dad" They improve reading comprehension skills with the use of independent practice. The students then answer discussion questions while reading the...
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Great Books

For Students 1st - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students identify and name their twelve favorite books. There are twelve blank lines to write their favorites and why they selected each one.
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Odyssey

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms from Homer's The Odyssey and the answers are found with the button found at the bottom of the page.
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Greek Mythology

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literature instructional activity, middle schoolers find the terms of Greek Mythology and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Anne Frank

For Students 4th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the Diary of Anne Frank and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Drama Genre Focus Lesson

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students examine the elements of drama to develop an appreciation and understanding of the genre. In this lesson students read, analyze, discuss, and review a dramatic selection.
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Core Book Guide for The Upstairs Room

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners read "The Upstairs Room" and participate in literature analysis regarding justice. In this Holocaust Literature lesson, students read a short story and discuss critical thinking questions. Learners write journal entries and...
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Analyzing and Evaluating Literary Works

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners evaluate the literary elements found in short stories. In this literature instructional activity, students read short stories of their choosing and list the examples of the literary elements they encounter in the story on the...
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Using Details From the Text To Identify Cause and Effect

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students word in groups to come up with cause and effect situations based on texts they are reading. In this cause and effect lesson plan, students record these in their literary response journals.
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Cliff Notes for The Canterbury Tales: Quiz

For Students 9th
In this Canterbury Tales quiz interactive activity, 9th graders answer 12 multiple choice questions about the tales with immediate online feedback.
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Cliff Notes for The Canterbury Tales: Essay Questions

For Students 9th
For this Canterbury Tales essay questions worksheet, 9th graders answer 5 comprehension questions about several different tales.
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The Joy of Friends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students begin to build friendships with people of all ages. They identify their misconceptions about people when they first meet them. They interview an elderly person and draw a picture of them. They develop a slideshow of the person...
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Macbeth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine patterns of imagery in Macbeth by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then high schoolers draw conclusions about why Shakespeare might...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine patterns of imagery in A Midsummer Night's Dream by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then students draw conclusions about why Shakespeare...
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Othello

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine patterns of imagery in Othello by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then learners draw conclusions about why Shakespeare might have used the...
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Merchant of Venice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine patterns of imagery in Merchant of Venice by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then high schoolers draw conclusions about why...
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???The Hell of Mirrors??? by Edogawa Rampo

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners read and analyze the story "The Hell of Mirrors," by Edogawa Rampo. They watch a video excerpt, answer discussion questions, construct a periscope, complete handouts, define key vocabulary terms, take a quiz, and write a book...
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Elements of Fiction

For Teachers K - 4th
Students identify key story elements in a fiction text. In this literacy lesson, students are introduced to the various elements of fiction such as the setting, plot, and theme. Students read a short story of their choice and identify...
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Beowulf Lesson Plan

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils analyze the text of Beowulf. In this epic poetry lesson, students explore the themes and imagery in the text to evaluate their meaning. Pupils analyze the Old English language and examine the cultural and historical context of the...
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Identifying Genre

For Students 9th
In this identifying genre worksheet, 9th graders read the titles and descriptions of 15 stories, identify and write the genre and subgenre from the list provided.

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