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University of Notre Dame

Greybeards at Play: Literature and Art for Old Gentlemen

For Students 9th - 10th
Comic illustrations and witty text are highlights of this online book by the humorist G. K. Chesterton.
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Other

Theoi Greek Mythology: Exploring Mythology in Classic Literature and Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An exhaustive collection of images, biographies, and texts focused on the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. W.9-10.9a Analysis
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University of Glasgow

Czech Literature and the Reading Public

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcription of a lecture given at the University of Glasgow about literature and the availability of it in Czechoslovakia during the Communist reign. It briefly mentions specific authors and the scarcity of publishing houses.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: The Harlem Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson is an introduction to a unit on The Harlem Renaissance, the period between the end of WW I through mid 1930s when African Americans were recognized for their literature, music, and art. It discusses their themes and lists...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Pleasure Book by American Authors and Artists

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Wide Awake Pleasure Book: Gems of Literature and Art by American Authors and Artists (c1887), a collection of illustrated stories.
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Mex Connect

The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Quiz: Literature Meets Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of terms and materials in the 'Literature meets art' tutorial. Match the term to its correct definition below. If you need a hint, look back at Terms and materials: Literature
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Bridging Literature and Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Contains plans for five 50-minute interdisciplinary lessons that ask learners to write about math-related, informational books such as "Actual Size" (Jenkins, 2004) and "If You Hopped Like a Frog" (Schwartz, 1999). Students use books...
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Stone Soup: How to Submit Creative Writing and Art to Stone Soup

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This resource accepts contributions from younger children, up through age 13. This page explains the process to follow when submitting contributions. Also at this site students will find a link to a sample issue.
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: Maurice Sendak: Imagination and Art

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This PBS site contains two lesson plans. In grades K-2, read books written/illustrated by Maurice Sendak, find out what elementary school was like for Mr. Sendak, and write a class book based on one of his stories. In grades 6-8, learn...
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Yale University

Yale University: History and Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
A seven-week video lecture exploring history and memory, focusing on how people mourn and recall tragedies. Lecture titles include: "Remembering Catastrophe," "War Memorials," "War Literature," and "Art and Catastrophe."
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: Art in Renaissance England

For Students 9th - 10th
Topics available from this page include Medieval art, Renaissance art, Raphael: Italy comes to England, Later Renaissance art, Art in northern Europe, and Art in England. All of these topics are discussed in light of Shakespeare's life...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Contemplation and Argumentation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this self-guided unit, you will read Romantic and Transcendental literature and you will practice the art of persuasion using rhetorical devices, appeals, and refutation while avoiding logical fallacies. By the end of the unit, you...
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Howard University

Howard University: African & Caribbean Literature in French

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents an exhaustive bibliography and resources for research on African and Caribbean literature in French.
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Other

Egypt and Art: The Egyptian Book of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an interesting site from artist Richard Deurer that breaks down the Egyptian Book of the Dead into understandable sections. Everything is cross-referenced, and the resource even contains the complete translated text. RL.9-10.6...
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Experiencing Video Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will become familiar with the artist Kelly Richardson and her video work Twilight Avenger, 2008, and create a connection with Twilight Avenger through art, literature, and technology.
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University of California

Uc Berkeley Library: Mark Twain Takes on Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A great look into the thoughts of Mark Twain and how he feels about certain pieces of art. Tongue-in-cheek, playful and fun. A great link between literature and fine arts for the educator!
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Courses: Philosophy in Film and Other Media

For Students 9th - 10th
Series of four video lectures from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that examine the philosophical themes in films and their links to other art forms, such as literature and opera. Videos vary in length.
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Other

War, Literature & the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This international journal covers film, literature, and visual art. Click on current issue to see what's available. Back issues are not hyperlinked to text. The journal is indexed in the American Humanities Index, Literary Criticism...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: American Literature by Morris Dickstein

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article by Morris Dickstein traces the history of American poetry, drama, fiction, and social and literary criticism from the early 17th century to the late 20th century. It includes a section for each century providing historical...
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Other

War, Literature & the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This international journal covers film, literature, and visual art. Click on current issue to see what's available. Back issues are not hyperlinked to text. The journal is indexed in the American Humanities Index, Literary Criticism...
Unit Plan
National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: The Call for the Wild

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Guide to Jack London's, The Call of the Wild, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study including activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio show...
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Girodet Romantic Rebel

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully detailed exhibition site, developed by the Art Institute of Chicago, devoted to this gifted French painter, whose work is often viewed in opposition to the prevailing neoclassical style of his time. With a career that...
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National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: Bless Me, Ultima

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Guide to Rudolfo Anaya's Bless Me, Ultima, including historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study with activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio show,...

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