Curated OER
Introduction to Ludwig van Beethoven
"Ode to la Tortilla" and "Ode to Joy"? Sure! Use Gary Soto's poem to introduce learners to the ode format. After examining the descriptive words Soto uses, class members study a poster of Ludwig van Beethoven, suggest words that describe...
Curated OER
Intro to Parts of Speech
Students define eight parts of speech, classify words as specific parts of speech, describe their function, and explain how parts of speech help us to communicate more clearly.
Curated OER
Intro To The American Revolutionary War (2nd)
Eighth graders explore the events of the American Revolutionary War. After reading The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, as an introduction to the activity, 8th graders participate in a simulation to experience the Nation of Ms. Goldwasser...
Santa Ana Unified School District
Epic Poetry and the Hero Intro
The connections between the epic and contemporary hero are made available to your learners from the information available here. From Beowulf to The Lord of the Rings, the archetypes of epic poetry and the hero are discussed and analyzed....
Curated OER
Good Readers Visualize
Students explore reading. In this visualization lesson, students practice, creating images in their minds while listening to the story The Vegetables Go To Bed, by Christopher King. They listen to the story and then draw what they...
Curated OER
Bio-Poems and U.S. History
Students explore U.S. History by writing poems. In this United States leader biography lesson, students identify elements needed to create a good poem, and write a Bio-Poem about themselves. Students utilize the same form to write a...
Curated OER
Anticipatory Sets for The Odyssey
Start your unit on The Odyssey in a fun and accessible way! Three options help your young readers grasp the concept of brave Odysseus's tale, including making masks of Greek gods and goddesses, and responding to different...
Curated OER
Self-Portrait Book
Students study self-portraits taken by photographers to explain the technique and symbolism used. They decide what they would like to say about themselves in their images and then, take pictures of each other. They create an iPhoto book.
Curated OER
Focus Story: The Mitten
Students explore language arts by analyzing a story with their classmates. In this poetry identification lesson, students read the book The Mittens and identify the characters, plot and settings in the story. Students recite poems about...
Curated OER
Exploring the Self
Learners examine a variety of songs, poems, and books exploring and analyzing the theme of self reliance and being true to one's self. They write a poem, essay, or letter that captures their true spirit and individuality and then they...
Curated OER
Moving West
Students research the Westward Movement and struggles encountered by the pioneers as they moved from Nebraska, Westward along the Oregon Trail. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students read an Oregon Trail poem and visit 5 different...
Curated OER
INTUITION
Students explore the concepts of intuition, insight, imagination and the reasons not to ignore it, but to enhance it in one's lifestyle. In doing this, one increases the ability to draw deeper meaning from art, poetry and symbolism. In...
Curated OER
Exploring the Self
Students use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their own...
Curated OER
Patty's Pumpkin Patch
Learners explore Halloween by examining pumpkins in class. In this pumpkin observation lesson, students discuss the method in which pumpkins are grown and the time line it takes a pumpkin to grow from a seed. Learners read a pumpkin poem...
Curated OER
The Big Lie
Fifth graders create poems and other forms of writing.Then working in groups they share writing with each other. The opinions would be gathered and students would revise writing according to the comments.
Curated OER
Human Rights
Students explore the importance of laws and the need to speak up against wrong doing and how to bring change in society and in the law. They discuss the needs and concerns of others. Students explore the concept of bias and prejudice....
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American Revolution Vocabulary Cartoons (art)
Fifth graders discuss cartoons. For this art lesson, 5th graders make their own cartoon using vocabulary words from the American Revolution.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Music From the Ashes
This is a self-guided learning unit on the topic of poetry. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, learning activities, and related literature. Learn how to analyze poetry, appreciate figurative language, and...
McMaster University
Beowulf in Hypertext: Introduction Hwaet!
This site gives facts about the original Beowulf manuscript, its authorship, and its ties to archeology and culture. One may also read Beowulf in Old English or its translation to Modern English along with summaries of text portions and...
University of Oxford (UK)
Oxford University: Rupert Brooke
This marvelous site provides, in addition to an informative biography, an obituary by Winston Churchill, "The Dead" (a poem by Brooke) with helpful notes, and links to a number of other poems like "Treasure" and "The Soldier."
Department of Defense
Do Dea: The Universal Flow of Ideas
Although each piece of literature is unique, there are universal ideas that each story, myth, or poem share in common. Examine the universal ideas of theme, symbolism, and archetypes in this self-guided unit. Also, acquaint yourself with...
University of Oxford (UK)
Oxford University: Siegried Sassoon
This site has links to five of Siegried Sassoon's (1886-1967 CE) poems as well as other information located throughout this page. Here you'll find a brief biography, literary criticism of his piece 'Survivors', and other pertinent...