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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 10  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   A Case for Reading - Examining Challenged and Banned Books
   Students examine books, selected from the American Library Association Challenged/Banned Books list, and write persuasive pieces expressing their views about what should be done with the books at their school.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Comic Makeovers: Examining Race, Class, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Media
   Students explore stereotypes in the media and representations of race, class, ethnicity, and gender by analyzing comics over a two-week period and then re-envisioning them with a "comic character makeover."
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Comics in the Classroom as an Introduction to Narrative Structure
   This lesson uses comic strip frames to define plot and reinforce the structure that underlies a narrative. Students finish by writing their own original narratives.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive Letter
   Students write persuasive letters to their librarian requesting that specific texts be added to the school library. As they work, students plan their arguments and outline their reasons and examples.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Freedom of Speech and Automatic Language: Examining the Pledge of Allegiance
   This lesson has students explore freedom of speech by examining the Pledge of Allegiance from a historical and personal perspective and in relationship to fictional situations in novels.
6. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Graffiti Wall: Discussing and Responding to Literature Using Graphics
   Tap students' desires to doodle and draw by having them create a Graffiti Wall, using graphics to discuss a piece of literature that has been read by the whole class.
7. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   So What Do You Think? Writing a Review
   Writing a review of an author's work challenges students to develop their critical thinking skills. It provides an opportunity for students to speak their minds—and to enjoy being heard.
8. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Using Writing and Role-Play to Engage the Reluctant Writer
   What does the world look like through a javelina's eyes? Students become javelinas in this lesson when they analyze a character and write from his or her perspective.
9. Classroom Resources | Grades   4 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Vote for Me! Developing, Writing, and Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
   This lesson encourages students in grades 4 and 5 to think critically and write persuasively by focusing on preparing, presenting, and evaluating mock campaign speeches.
10. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
    When Less IS More—Understanding Minimalist Fiction
    This lesson pairs Ernest Hemingway's short story "Cat in the Rain' with Raymond Carver's "Little Things" to guide students to an understanding of the characteristics of minimalist fiction.