Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Enduring Art of Marble Sculpture
In the 5th century B.C., Greek artists perfected an idealized version of the human form, representing figures with youthful, serene faces and toned bodies in elegant, balanced poses. Painters and sculptors of later centuries were greatly...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: My Adidas: Letting Your Possessions Tell Your Story
In this lesson, students will listen to Run D.M.C.'s classic, "My Adidas", then they will think about everywhere their shoes have taken them and the story they have to tell. Using literary devices such as personification, point of view,...
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The Boston Book Review
Site includes book reviews on a variety of different types of books, from popular, modern, classic, poetry, children's books and more. Also includes interviews and a literary awards page. (2010)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 17: Irony Made Understandable
One of the more difficult literary concepts to teach is irony, especially ironic point of view. Not only do students often miss the subtle linguistic clues, they become distracted by the issue of author's intent. Whether it's the classic...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Letter & Number Tracing
Letter & Number Tracing is a great way for children to practice letter and number formation. Children can choose to trace upper case letters, lower case letters or numbers. A guide will appear before each stroke to show where lines...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scenes From the Tale of Genji
This pair of screens illustrates scenes from four chapters of Japan's classic literary work, "The Tale of Genji", written by Murasaki Shikibu in around the tenth-eleventh centuries. View pictures of these scenes and read a description of...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 3: Cajun Folktales
Through the study of trickster tales from various cultures, including the classic Cajun character Lapin the Rabbit, 3rd graders learn how storytelling can be entertaining as well as educational. Students build an understanding of...
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Charles Marie Widor
Another biography of Charles. Includes a picture and some general information.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
The English Teacher
Teacher2b.com: Notes for "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Review notes for the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
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The Housman Society: a.e. Housman
Features a biographical note on the poet A. E. Housman (1859-1936)and news about poetry in the United Kingdom. Includes photo and bibliography.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Insults by Shakespeare
The viewer is given a closer look into Shakespeare's insults and his wit. [6:24] RL.11-12.7 Multi Interpretations
Shmoop University
Shmoop: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Written in 1940 this classic war romance is set in Spain. This site provides fascinating insights into the characters, themes and quotations found in the novel.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is a classic novel of development. This site explores Jane's journey through an insightful look at the characters, plot and themes in the novel.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Little Women
This classic novel written just after the Civil War, is looked at in detail in this fascinating site. Read about the characters, the themes and quotations in this excellent site.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Edmonia Lewis
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Edmonia Lewis, an American sculptor whose Neoclassical works exploring religious and classical themes won contemporary praise and received renewed interest in the late 20th century.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance Philosophy
Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Francois Boucher
(1703-1770) French painter and a proponent of Rococo taste, known for idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories representing the arts or pastoral occupations, and intended as a sort of two-dimensional...