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University of Cambridge: An Introduction to Middle English [Doc]
This essay shows how English has changed over the past 1000 years, and introduces students to reading Middle English for themselves.
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University of Cambridge: History of English Language: Old English to Middle English
A short introduction to the history of the English Language, from Old English to the present day.
English Worksheets Land
English Worksheets Land: Conversational Vocabulary Words Worksheets
Conversational words are common phrases or expressions that we use when we speak. Understanding these conversational words is critical to having an opportunity to participate in social or work situations. These worksheets will have...
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Conversions for Weight Measurements
This site allows you to convert weight/mass measurements. For example converting tons to grams. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ernest J. Gaines Lesson Plans
An online resource featuring links to information on the life and work of Ernest J. Gaines. These links provide biographical information along with lesson plans and activities.
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Lang Media: Portuguese in Brazil
This site offers language help in Portuguese for English speakers. Each of the five main topics/pages - basic communications, culture and social life, necessities, shopping and services, and transportation - offer videos of Portuguese...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Metrics in the Home and in the Store
In this lesson plan site, students will compare SI unit (metric) measurements of common household items and their English equivalents.
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University of Cambridge: Taming the Tamer
Marco Ghelardi, a theater director, discussed his production of 'The Taming of the Shrew.' Extracts from this article can usefully be used to initiate a classroom discussion. Student can also seek to use the opinions in the essay to...
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University of Cambridge: How to Read a Poem
This resource aims to give A-level students a strategy and example for reading a poem. We asked a Cambridge student to read a poem as though they were going to write an essay on it, and to write down their thoughts as they went through...
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University of Cambridge: A New View on a New World
A seminar focusing on Andrew Marvell (1621-1678), comparing his poem 'Bermudas' with contemporary maps of the Bermuda Islands.
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University of Cambridge: Eve in Khaki Women's Role in the First World War
Eve in Khaki is a short book written during the First World War which describes some of the new roles that women were taking on with the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC). Take a look at these extracts from the book and think about how...
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University of Cambridge: Shakespearean Comedy
Dr. Raphael Lyne questions the nature of Shakespeare's comedy. Useful for students studying any of Shakespeare's comedies, but particularly 'As You Like It.' Extracts from this article can usefully be used to initiate a classroom...
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University of Cambridge: How to Look Clever Without Even Trying Part 1
This article explains how to use quotations in an essay.
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University of Cambridge: May Wedderburn Cannan, Poet and Mi5 Employee in Wwi
May Wedderburn Cannan was a poet and writer - and also, during the the First World War, an employee of MI5. In these extracts from her autobiography, Grey Ghosts and Voices, Cannan remembers what it was like to be a poet in war time -...