This lesson introduces in-text citations and how to embed them in text. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "In-Text Citations." W.9-10.8 Sources

Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.

This site from the Medieval Sourcebook answers the question: Why Study History Through Primary Sources? It provides complete information, a list of review questions, and bibliography information.

Very detailed lesson plan that compares the book to the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. Includes bibliographies and biographical background on L. Frank Baum.

This lesson plan discusses teaching students the themes found in Henry David Thoreau. Describes historical perspectives and influences, form, style, and artistic conventions, and the original audience for his work. Includes study...

A classroom activity/lesson plan for students based on the life and works of Ezra Jack Keats, in commemoration of his March birthday. Includes lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From March 11, 2007.

A lesson plan for teachers which introduces, honors, and commemorates the birthday of the environmentalist Rachel Carson. Provides web links, an annotated bibliography, and other lesson plans on the subject. From May 27, 2007.

A brief discussion of the relevance and importance of Marian Anderson to American history, as well as a lesson plan based on her contribution. Provides lessons, web links, and a bibliography, and includes a scanned version of Eleanor...

A short lesson/activity over the popular jazz artist Billie Holiday, in particular her song "Strange Fruit." Provides a link to the song's lyrics and a clip, as well as other lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From April 7, 2007.

An activity for students about Picasso's "Guernica" on the anniversary of the Spanish town's bombing in 1937. Includes a bibliography, web links, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on April 26, 2007.

A lesson/activity for students in honor of the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. From ReadWriteThink's calendar from May 25, 2007. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans.

A classroom activity marking the birth of diarist Samuel Pepys. Provides nice ideas for teacher-student involvement, as well as links, lesson plans, and a bibliography.

A lesson plan celebrating Irish Folk Tales in commemoration of St. Patrick's Day. Includes student activities, questioning, story maps, and a bibliography. From March 17, 2007.

Reading non-fiction and perhaps particularly biography is a skill that must be taught. This unit uses the lives of three icons: Elvis Presley, Malcolm X and Rachel Carson to develop this skills. Extensive bibliography for the teacher,...

This Library of Congress resource page includes information about American brands names and products. The history of advertising as a whole as well as the history of Coca-Cola TV ads, and the beverage industry are also covered. There are...

This very thorough unit plan focuses on the literature of the Civil War for 4th and 5th graders. It includes both a student and teacher bibliography.

This biography contains details of Evan Boland's life, an examination of her work, links to two poems and "A Commencement Address." It also has a bibliography of works by and about her.

A classroom activity/lesson which commemorates the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883. Includes a bibliography, web links, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar from May 24, 2007.

Brief lessons/activities for students which honor and commemorate the first American woman in space Sally Ride. Provides links and an annotated bibliography; from ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 26, 2007.

A teacher resource for teaching students about the life and contribution of Cesar Chavez. Includes an activity, lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From March 31, 2007.

A brief activity or activities for students of all ages in commemoration of the Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis's birthday. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans, and is taken from ReadWriteThink's calendar on...

A brief classroom activity lesson for students of all ages in commemoration of National Poetry Month. Includes links and a bibliography. Check out the links to various poetry websites and activities.

A unit on the Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, that could be adapted to various grades. Includes lesson plans, a glossary, a bibliography for teachers and students, and plenty of information on Diego Rivera.

Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)