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- Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Analyzing the Stylistic Choices of Political Cartoonists
Students explore and analyze the techniques that political (or editorial) cartoonists use and draw conclusions about why the cartoonists choose those techniques to communicate their messages. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
An Exploration of The Crucible through Seventeenth-Century Portraits
In this lesson, students incorporate analyses of characters from The Crucible with examinations of original seventeenth-century portraits of Puritans to create a visual portrait of the character. The project culminates in a "Portrait Gallery Walk" where students present and defend their artwork. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 10 | Calendar Activity |  December 19
Author Eve Bunting was born in Ireland in 1928.
Students listen to a news article about the LA race riots and then read Smoky Night to discuss how a younger observer might be affected by these events and their perceptions. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 12 | Calendar Activity |  April 19
Celebrate National Library Week!
Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  August 17
Davy Crockett was born in 1786.
Students read selected excerpts from Crockett's biography and consider whether present-day politicians follow Crockett's advice. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  September 30
Elie Wiesel was born on September 30, 1928.
Students compare and contrast two views of the Holocaust from different authors. Students may also research stories of other survivors who may or may not be published and create a presentation on this survivor. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  June 28
Esther Forbes, author of Johnny Tremain, was born in 1891.
Students explore the genre of historical fiction by writing original works and comparing all of the finished pieces. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Exploring Audience and Purpose with a Single Issue
Students explore the concepts of audience and purpose by focusing on an issue that divided Americans in 1925, the debate of evolution versus creationism raised by the Scopes Monkey Trial. - Professional Development | Grades 6 – 12 | Online Professional Development | Web Seminar
Exploring Intersections between Digital and Disciplinary Literacy: Leveraging Synergies for Deeper Learning
This interactive Web seminar will examine digital practices essential for learning in the disciplines. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Exploring Irony in the Conclusion of All Quiet on the Western Front
After reading All Quiet on the Western Front, students discuss the novel's ironic ending, then compose alternate titles and endings for the book, and design new book covers.