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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Using Famous Quotes
Ten famous quotes are written on these slides, at first without punctuation. After giving learners a chance to punctuate the quotes, the correct punctuation is shown. Use memorable words to develop long-term grasp of how to use commas,...
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100 Famous Quotes
Students explore famous quotes from throughout history. In this multicultural literacy lesson, students work as a team to read and memorize a list of 100 quotes. Students participate in a game in which the first half of a quote is...
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Epitaphs
"Murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here." Here lies an interesting slide show that defines an epitaph and gives examples of the types of prose, quotes, and information found on famous head stones. Tip:...
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Much Ado About Nothing
In this Shakespeare worksheet, students decipher Much Ado About Nothing. Students read excerpts from the play and answer questions about specific quotes. They also translate lines into modern language.
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The Making of the Mahatma: Gandhi's Childhood
Students investigate the childhood of one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Gandhi. In this biography lesson, students analyze the upbringing and events that finally shaped Mahatma Gandhi's life. Students locate famous quotes...
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Famous Thomas Paine Quote
In this famous quote worksheet, students read a famous quote by Thomas Paine, write what they think it means and then list 3 character traits that they feel are honorable.
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Famous Thomas Jefferson Quote
In this famous quote worksheet, students read a famous quote by Thomas Jefferson, write their opinion of what it is about and then write a sentence or 2 about a time that they rebelled against something.
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Quote 7
In this famous quotes instructional activity, learners read a famous quote by Henry David Thoreau and write on the lines provided what the quote means to them.
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Essay About a Quote by John Adams
In this essay worksheet, students read the quote by John Adams, "A government of laws, and not of men." Students write an essay about what they think this means.
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Who Said That? Scavenger Hunt
For this Presidents worksheet, students explore the Internet to access a specific website to match up five memorable quotes to five memorable Presidents.
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Brainy Quote: Homepage
Excellent online collection of quotes categorized by topic or speaker. BrainyQuote also offers a very helpful quote search engine and an interesting quote trivia section.
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Bartleby.com: Love's Labour's Lost
This site has 41 famous quotations from Shakespeare's comedy "Love's Labour's Lost".
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William Shakespeare Info: "The Tempest Play by William Shakepeare"
This site focuses on The Tempest by William Shakespeare including information about the play, setting, theme, famous quotes, a summary, facts about the play, a list of characters, and a link to the full script.
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Restoring the Heart and Soul of America
A collection of quotes from famous Americans including: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. Click on each of their names to get quotes from them.
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Bartleby.com: King Richard Ii
This site has some famous quotations from William Shakespeare's play "King Richard III". Use the next link to find more quotes.
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Quotations by Author: Kurt Vonnegut
This site shares quotations from the famous science fiction author named Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007).
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The Old Farmer's Almanac
Need information about the weather, history, gardening, or astrology? Look in the Farmer's almanac for much useful information. Enter your city and state to get local weather and more local information.
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University of St. Andrews: Quotations by Descartes
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews, contains 14 quotes by Rene Descartes. The information, while limited, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
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Quoteland
A searchable collection of quotations, grouped by subject, author and occasion. You can also ask a discussion group for help with a quote.
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Twainquotes.com:mark Twain Quotes and Newspaper Articles
This Barbara Schmidt site provides hundreds of quotes and original articles about Twain's life, writings, and enduring influence that have appeared in newspapers over the years. There are also special features about Twain and links to...
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Halfdan's Favorite Sayings, Quotes, Phrases and Wisdom
A list of quotes arranged by subject matter. Authors are given, if known, but not the works from which the quotes come.
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Bartleby.com: Selected Quotes of John Milton
This site contains selected quotes from famous literary works of the English poet, John Milton.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: Ludovico Ariosto
This site from Creative Quotations lists several quotations and their sources by Ariosto. Also includes a very brief biographical sketch of Ariosto.
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Creative Quotations From James Garfield
This site from Creative Quotations contains a listing of quotations by James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. A brief biographical sketch of Garfield is also provided.