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\nTo Kill a Mockingbird: Study Guide\n

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\nWho was Harper Lee, and what led her to write one of the most celebrated novels of all time? Scholars learn about the author of To Kill a Mockingbird and read a summary of a dramatic production of the novel. They also discover the...\n
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\nA Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry\n

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\nA set of 14 primary sources provides background for a study of Lorraine Hansberry's drama, A Raisin in the Sun. Featured are images from stage productions of the play, white supremacy protests, a clip from a television interview, and...\n
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\nJulius Caesar: Study Guide\n

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\nWhat makes a good leader? Use the curriculum guide for William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar to help scholars answer that question. Pupils research the play's historical context and other background information before engaging in...\n
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\nThe Great Gatsby Historical Background Using Multi-Genre Research Project\n

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\nBefore beginning F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, create a historical context of the Roaring 20s with this lesson. Set up a gallery walk with the provided PowerPoint, which features 10 topics related to the 1920s. Then begin...\n
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\nComprehension and Discussion Activities for the Movie Rabbit-Proof Fence\n

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\nLead discussion and thoughtful analysis as pupils view Rabbit Proof Fence, a drama based on true story about three aboriginal girls who ran away from Western Australia to return to their Aboriginal families in 1931. Here you'll...\n
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\n\"Et tu, Brute?\" - The Characters, Conflict and Historical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar\n

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\nStudents analyze the Shakespearian play, \"Julius Caesar\" in this seven lesson unit. Through readings, hands-on projects, and the study of plot development, comparisons are made to the movie and the historical records available.\n
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\nLive From Antiquity!\n

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\nStudents gain an appreciation for Greek drama through study of a play by Sophocles. They explore the cultural and historical context of Greek drama and its role in Greek society. Students write a report after seeing the play performed live.\n
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\nShange's Novel Betsey Brown & Jazz\n

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\nStudents read a work of fiction and investigate literary values and structure of the work. They demonstrate understanding of the family values, cultural and historical context of the novel;\n
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\nBeyond the Story: A Dickens of a Party\n

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\nIt's time to party like it's 1899! Incorporate a research-based celebration of the Victorian Era into your unit on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. After learners read the novella or view a production of the play, they craft a...\n
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\nA Teacher's Guide to William Shakespeare's Hamlet\n

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\nShould Hamlet avenge his father's death? Is the ghost telling the truth or is it trying to trick Hamlet? Is Hamlet's inconsistent behavior a ploy or is he really insane? Something really is rotten in Denmark, and with the help of the...\n
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\nTeaching the Holocaust through Literature\n

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\nCentered on the short story \"The Tenth Man\" by Polish Holocaust survivor Ida Fink, here is a solid one-day resource to support study of World War II or Nazi history, short stories, or to complement any ELA unit on The Diary of Anne Frank...\n
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\nThree Alaska Native Leaders\n

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\nStudents discover the contributions of 3 Alaskan leaders. In this Alaska history lesson plan, students research the leaders Nathaniel Bowditch, Ki'ianaa'ahu'ula, and Elizabeth Peratrovich. Students present their findings through drama...\n
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\nThe Importance of Being Earnest: Study Guide\n

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\nHistorically, members of the upper class provide plenty of fodder for comedic writers. Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is no exception, and a study guide for the classic play discusses some of the Victorian social...\n
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\nIt’s a Wonderful Life: Study Guide\n

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\nGeorge Bailey learns that it truly is a wonderful life when he discovered how many lives he has touched—not to mention how many new generations of lives the story touches every year. A study guide on It's a Wonderful Life ...\n
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\nLes Misérables: Study Guide\n

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\nA writer has the responsibility to defend the less fortunate members of society. At least that was the view of Victor Hugo, author of Les Miserables. The novel is the subject of a study guide from Orlando Shakespeare Theater....\n
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\nSettlers: Creating Family Trees & Historical Plays\n

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\nStudents conduct research about the founding families of their communities. They compile historical contexts for the era and develop a family tree and historical skit with their findings.\n
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\nSophocles' Antigone: Ancient Greek Theatre, Live from Antiquity\n

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\nStudents analyze Antigone and its universal issues as well as explore ancient Greece. In this Antigone and Ancient Greece instructional activity, students read and complete activities for Sophocles' Antigone. Students reconstruct the...\n
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\nMusic in South India-Kerala\n

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\nHigh schoolers identify various instruments and styles of music from South India-Kerala. In this music lesson, students discover main languages of South India and the Kathakali dance drama. High schoolers discuss the types of singers and...\n
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\nInvestigating the Harlem Renaissance\n

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\nThe work of Langston Hughes opens the door to research into the origin and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance and how the literature of the period can be viewed as a commentary on race relations in America. In addition, groups are assigned...\n
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\nUnderstanding Mass Media News\n

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\nIn an age of fake news and photoshopped images, it is vital that 21st century learners development the skills they need to evaluate mass media and assess its validity. A great way to launch such a study is with a carefully crafted lesson...\n
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\nHenry V: Study Guide\n

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\nShakespeare did more than write timeless literary works—he coined words such as moonbeam, fortune-teller, and even eyeball! A study guide for Henry V introduces key words the Bard first used with a fun vocabulary activity, part of a...\n
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\nThe Constitutional Convention: Four Founding Fathers You May Never Have Met\n

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\nStudents read biographies of their assigned Founding Father. They present an oral argument that their assignee deserves to be better known by making connections between regional politics and postions defined by character.\n
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\nTes: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will complete this reading guide for J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls as they read or as a reflective reading activity. Students will be able to analyze characters, the historical context,...\n
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\nBritish Library: 20th Century Teaching Resources: Delaney's a Taste of Honey\n

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\nThese activities encourage students to explore the social and historical context of the play \"A Taste of Honey\" so they can understand how revolutionary it was when first performed, and why it continues to be so popular with audiences...\n
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