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Classic Reader: Three Men and a Maid by p.g. Wodehouse
Read the full text of the novel "Three Men and a Maid" by humor writer P.G. Wodehouse about a girl on a boat with three men headed to England.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Three Partners by Bret Harte
Read the full text of "The Three Partners" by Bret Harte who uses humor to write about the life of pioneers.
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Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: My Robot and Me
For this activity students are asked to come up with ways a robot could help them. They are then required to write a humorous story about that robot and present it to the class. This activity encourages students to be creative while also...
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Classic Reader: The Cabbage Patch by Alice Hegan Rice
Read the full text of the novel "The Cabbage Patch" by Alice Hegan Rice about a Kentucky family humorously coping with poverty.
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Classic Reader: The Camel's Back by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read the full text of the humorous novel "The Camel's Back" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Creative Thinking
With humor and an easy to understand common sense approach, this article explains how easy it is to be a creative thinker. It provides good practical ideas that will enable you to find your creative side.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Arcadian Adventures With the Idle Rich by Stephen Leacock
Read the full text of the humorous novel "Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich" by Stephen Leacock which is a series of interlocking stories from one small town.
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Classic Reader: The Bat by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Read the full text of the novel that combines mystery and humor "The Bat" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Rinehart has been referred to as the American Agatha Christie.
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Classic Reader: The Big Town by Ring Lardner
Read the full text of the humorous novel "The Big Town" by Ring Lardner about a small town couple who inherit a fortune and move to New York.
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Classic Reader: The Claim Jumpers by Stewart Edward White
Read the full text of the humorous Western novel "The Claim Jumpers" by Steward Edward White.
University of California
Uc Berkeley: Cultural Differences? Or, Are We Really That Different?
This article asserts that the differences between cultures and peoples are real and can add richness (and humor) to the fabric of life. People everywhere have much in common, such as a need for affiliation and love, participation, and...
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Classic Reader: The Ghost and the Bone Setter by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Read the full text of the short story "The Ghost and the Bone-Setter" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu about a humorous encounter between a ghost and bonesetter.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rocks and Minerals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives humorous explanations as to how rocks are formed. Illustrations and practical examples of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and fossils are given.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Simple Machines Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart consists of a humorous quiz on identifying simple machines and forces of motion such as gravity and inertia.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Candide
This interesting and informative site looks at Voltaire's humorous criticism of power and wealth. Find out about the characters and their motivations in this comprehensive site.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: French and Indian War
This resource offers a humorous visual lesson discussing the aspects of the French and Indian War. [2:13]
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Grandpa for Sale
Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Jason, the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece
A retelling of Jason's journey, assisted by other heroes and the gods, to get the golden fleece. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities for connections with the text. This modern...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Caballero's Way by O Henry
Read the humorous short story "The Caballero's Way" by O Henry which centers around the fictional gunslinger the Cisco Kid.
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Classic Reader: The Calash by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol
Read the humorous story "The Calash" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol about life in Imperial Russia.
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Classic Reader: The Changeling by w.w. Jacobs
Read the short story "The Changeling" by W.W. Jacobs a humorous take on marriage.
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Classic Reader: The Clicking of Cuthbert by p.g. Wodehouse
Read the short story "The Clicking of Cuthbert" by P.G. Wodehouse which is part of a collection of humorous tales pivoting around golfers and golfing adventures.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Mo'nique
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mo'Nique, an American actress, stand-up comedian, and talk-show host known for her bawdy humor and dramatic gravitas.
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