New York Times
New York Times: Batman's Evolution
Audio slideshow explains differences in Batman characterizations that have evolved over time as the superhero, first created in 1939, moved across media formats from print, to television, to film. An interesting overview of a favorite...
Library of Congress
Loc: Primary Source Set: Women's Suffrage
A collection of primary sources dealing with women's suffrage.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Clerihew Poetry
Cooperative poetry writing assignment. Students will write and share poetry using the Clerihew style. Students will also give a group presentation of their poems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Immune System Part I Study Guide
This study guide on the immune system covers key terminology and the different lines of defense the human body has to protect itself against pathogens. It is available for download with free registration.
Other
Stair Galleries: Pop, Neo Pop and Post Pop
This article shows the connection between Pop Art of the 1960s and the Neo-Pop and Post-Pop movements of the 1980s, 1990s, and into the 21st century.
Other
Jc Online: Piadas Infantis (Jokes for Portuguese El Ls)
A special collection of children's jokes--all related to children, teachers, and school--provided by the well-known "Jornal do Comercio," a Brazilian periodical. Includes variations of "kids say the darndest things", silly pranks, jokes...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plans: Twelfth Night: What's So Funny?
Lesson plan in which students draw parallels between modern sensibilities of what is humorous and the comedy of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
New York University
Jacques Derrida: News Article by Mitchell Stephens
Interesting and critical news article about Derrida, the father of deconstruction. Discusses the difficulty inherent in this theory in a humorous way.
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Perseus
An upbeat retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus. The myth traces the events of his life from his birth through his immortality including his battle with the Gordon Medusa. This modern retelling includes humor, information about myth...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: The Labors of Heracles from Greek Mythology
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Heracles, also known in Roman mythology as Hercules. The story begins with Heracles' birth and tells of his twelve labors, including defeating the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, the Minotaur, and more....
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Bellerophon
A retelling of the Greek myth of Bellerophon in modern language with a casual tone. Learn of Bellerophon's adventures as he fought the Chimaera with the help of the gods and the winged horse Pegasus. This modern retelling includes humor,...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Theseus
A retelling of the life and adventures of Theseus, a story which incorporates parts of several different myths as well as historical accounts. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities...
ACT360 Media
Act Den: Power Point in the Classroom
A humorous and detailed tutorial for using Microsoft PowerPoint 2000. Includes meeting PowerPoint, creating slides, making changes, adding images and charts, adding motion and sound, timing and rehearing for a presentation. Tutorials can...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "An Uncomfortable Bed" by Guy De Maupassant
This humorous short story will appeal to anyone who loves a good practical joke. Read "An Uncomfortable Bed" by Guy de Maupassant on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "An Unconventional Confidence" by Lucy M. Montgomery
This humorous story revolves around a woman who is destined for an arranged marriage and expresses reluctance to a stranger. Read the full text of "An Unconventional Confidence" by Lucy M. Montgomery.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Unkindest Blow" by h.h. Munro
H.H. Munro, otherwise known as Saki, wrote a collection of cynically humorous stories that involve animals. Read one of these short stories "The Unkindest Blow" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Unrest Cure" by h.h. Munro
H.H. Munro, also known as Saki, is known for his macabre yet humorous stories. Read his short story "The Unrest-Cure" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Walter Schnaff's Adventure" by Guy De Maupassant
Walter Schnaff is a likable and at times humorous character. He is in the Prussian army, which he loathes, and wants to return to his wife and chlldren. Read "Walther Schnaff's Adventure" by Guy de Maupassant on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Titbottom's Spectacle
"Titbottom's Spectacles" is a humorous short story by American writer and public speaker George William Curtis. Read the full text on this site.
Other
Alpha Dictionary: Do I Have to Pay Syntax?
A humorous explanation of syntax and sentence structure, and how meaning in language is made up of so much more than words.
Other
Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: My Discovery of England by Stephen Leacock
Read the full text of "My Discovery of England" by Stephen Leacock who is known for his humorous writings.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: When a Man Marries by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Read the humorous novel "When a Man Marries" by mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart.
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Write a Goofy Story: The Sequel
In this activity, students will complete humorous fill-in-the-blank prompts. After students complete each blank, students will view an automatically-generated story that contains their sentences organized ways that will be funny.
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