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Life in Korea During World War II: When My Name Was Keoko
Twelfth graders review facts about roles of Asia and Japan in World War II, read When My Name Was Keoko to familiarize themselves with daily life and historic events during World War II in Korea, and participate in student-led...
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The Education of Henry Adams - Essay Questions
In this literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Education of Henry Adams. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Starting Out on a Frosty Trail: Fun Trivia Quiz
If you are teaching a unit on Robert Frost's poetry, you might consider this quiz. These 10 questions require identifying missing words from lines of poems and demonstrating understanding of several different poems including "Oven Bird,"...
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Journey Through a Midnight Dreary: Fun Trivia Quiz on "The Raven"
This Fun Trivia Quiz tests readers' understanding of Poe's "The Raven", including allusions. Because these online quizzes can be made by anyone, you will want to scrutinize the questions and answers prior to assigning this to your class.
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Allen Ginsberg: Poetry and Politics
Students explore the poetry of Allen Ginsberg. They read and analyze poems by Allen Ginsberg, conduct Internet research, collect examples of art of the 60s, and create a presentation.
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Truman Capote: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Students read and analyze Truman Capote's autobiographical short story, "A Christmas Memory." They discuss writing styles, conduct Internet research on Truman Capote, write a book review, and write a short story based on one of Truman...
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"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters"
Fifth graders read and analyze the books "Snow White in New York" and "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter." They analyze the characteristics of the characters in each story, write thoughts of characters in speech bubbles, and write a letter to...
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"Theseus and the Minotaur"
Learners analyze the features of myths and legends. They read the myths "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Orpheus and Eurydice," identify the myth story elements, evaluate each story for the overall theme, describe the characters, and...
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An Interview with South Carolina Revolutionary Heroes
Students create mock interviews with revolutionary heroes. In this U.S. history lesson, students select a U.S. revolutionary war hero or British general, research their biographical information and the battles they participated in,...
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Impacting Indiana
Fourth graders become familiar with the culture and history of Indiana. In this James Whitcomb Riley lesson plan, 4th graders read poetry which includes the dialect of Indiana. Students analyze the poem. Groups memorize and recite...
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Our Town by Thornton Wilder
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Wilder's Our Town. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Characterization
In this story elements worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer about characterization. Students describe the character's words, personality, appearance and reputation. There are four bubbles within the graphic organizer to...
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Map Your State: Regions of Arizona
Fourth graders define vocabulary and locate physical features on maps. In this mapping lesson plan, 4th graders explore regions of Arizona through landforms found on topographic maps. Students research the history and culture of the...
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Edgar Allan Poe Lessons- Taking A Look At The Original Goth
Edgar Allan Poe lesson plans can provide a way for students to learn about literature, psychology, and the horror genre.
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To Kill a Mockingbird Characters: Fun Trivia Quiz
This Fun Trivia quiz poses 15 multiple choice questions about the characters in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. It addresses basic reading comprehension and simple recall, so it will be a quick assessment to see who completed the...
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A Separate Peace: Chapter 1 Reading and Study Guide
In this reading and study guide worksheet, learners define 3 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 14 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 1 of John Knowles's A Separate Peace.
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Reading Guide: OJ's Final Run and Cirque du OJ
In this reading guide, students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the articles 'OJ's Final Run' and 'Cirque du OJ'. Students also answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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1st and 3rd Person
Sixth graders listen as the teacher describes the difference between the 1st and 3rd person. They then search through their literature books to find a story written from a 3rd person perspective and discuss why the story is in third...
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Under the Sea
Students culminate a science and language arts unit by participating in a performance. In this performance activity, students make costumes and scenery before performing a play entitled, "The Mystery of the Missing Jewel Fish."
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Things Aren't Always What They Seem
Students use video and the Internet to make predictions, draw conclusions, determine conflict and point of view while reading a short story. In this short story analysis lesson plan, students watch a related video and complete a...
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Creating an Anthology
Student compile a poetry anthology. In this literature lesson, students examine notable poetry anthologies. Students then select a theme to build their anthologies of 10 poems pertaining to their chosen theme.
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Jingles Sell
Students explore the different persuasive techniques used in commercial and print advertisements. Students then analyze a variety of print ads and discuss the effects of a country's political, economic, and social climates on its...
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A Bus Ride to Remember: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity, students read 4 separate selections and respond to questions regarding each selection.
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Personal or Social Tragedy? A Close Reading of Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome
Students complete close reading activities to analyze Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome. In this literary analysis lesson, students analyze key quotations from Ethan Frome and respond to contemporary reviews of the text. Students use textual...