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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Elements of Poetry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 2-page PDF of a chart that lists eight elements of poetry, questions to ask concerning each element, and tips and explanations to aid the understanding of each element. RL.9-10.5 text structure effects
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Library of Congress

Loc: The u.s. Constitution: Governing of the u.s.

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This unit includes four lessons using primary sources to examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States. Lessons one and two are focused on a study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and provide access to primary...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Debate and Compromise

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The 18th-century statesmen who met in Philadelphia were adherents of Montesquieu's concept of the balance of power in politics. This principle was supported by colonial experience and strengthened by the writings of John Locke, with...
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Digital History

Digital History: Drafting the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Those writing the Constitution had many issues to deal with in forming a document to govern the country. One thorny issue was the status of the states in regard to representation in the federal legislature. Read about the Virginia Plan...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Developing "Student Owned" Vocabulary

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students should learn specific vocabulary and academic language to comprehend content text, but they should also become independent in understanding and owning vocabulary. This article offers tips for developing students' "vocabulary...
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SUNY Empire State College

Key Terms in Academic Writing: Key Terms in Academic Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site offers a clear definition of what is expected in a definition essay. It also provides a link to a sample paper, with instructor's comments, as well as a link to the Purdue University On-Line Writing Lab.
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: Why Was a Federal System of Government Created?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary in outline format of the factors related to the development of a federal government in the United States.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Analogy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Analogy" including the definition, an example, and links to more information.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Asyndeton

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Asyndeton" including definitions, an example, and links to more information.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Characterization

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Characterization" including a definition and the characteristics to be developed: Character's appearance, actions, thoughts, voice, and reaction from others.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Chiasmus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Chiasmus" including a definition and examples.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Epithet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Epithet" including definitions and examples from a number of poets.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Inversion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Inversion" including definition and literary examples.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Kennings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Kennings" including multiple definitions and examples including links to more examples.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Syllepsis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Syllepsis" including definitions and links to more information and examples.
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Towson University

Towson University: Ows: Commonly Confused Words: Connote / Denote

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This entry focuses on the commonly confused words connote and denote including providing an explanation, examples, and a link to a quiz/exercise.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Writing Scientific "Recipes"

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Adapted from a lesson plan in the book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports by Barry Lane, this lesson plan asks young scholars to read several recipes to gain an understanding of how they are written and the types of words they use. Then students...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: How Laws Are Made: The Language of the Law

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learning Adventures from Bensguide summarizes the process of lawmaking outlined in the U.S. Constitution and provides links to a glossary of legislative terms and Congressional Resolution from 2003.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: Tracking a Bill From Beginning to End

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learning Adventures guide on how a bill becomes a law summarizes the legislative process and makes it understandable for students of all ages. With links to U.S. Government publications.
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iCivics

I Civics: Anatomy of the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson gives an article-by-article overview of the structure and function of the U.S. Constitution. Students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches, the amendment process, and the role of the Constitution as the...
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: The Three Branches of Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining the three branches of government. Each blank has a drop-down menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be...
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Other

Mo Dept. Of Ed.: Analyzing and Evaluating Literary Works

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Lesson plan designed for eleventh graders. Students analyze and evaluate a short story for elements of literary works such as theme, mood, word choice, imagery, tone, and main idea. Includes a student handout and a scoring guide. It...
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Other

Us Congress: Congress, the Court, and the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Transcript of a congressional hearing, held in 1994, to discuss whether Congress had given too much power to the Supreme Court, against the express intent of the Founding Fathers. This transcript is lengthy but informative, containing...
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Other

Goucher College: A Glossary of Terms Essential to Describing Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An exhaustive list of literary terms and techniques with explanations that often include examples, prepared for a college-level survey course in English literature.