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The Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance inspired a group of writers, musicians, and artists whose influence is still seen today.
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The Secret Society and FitzGerald's The Great Gatsby

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers formulate what tensions about wealth and status are revealed in The Great Gatsby. Apply how these tensions are reflected in Nick Carraway's struggle to belong. Write a "credo" for the "secret society" implied in The Great...
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Asian and Other Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view and discuss a video showing different festivals celebrated in Asian cultures. They participate in a class survey of the different festivals celebrated in their own families and brainstorm the purposes for festivals. In...
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Empress of the Blues

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this informational comprehension worksheet, students read the passage of Empress of the Blues and answer 5 multiple choice comprehension and 5 multiple choice vocabulary questions.
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Paraphrasing

For Students 6th - 12th
In this paraphrasing worksheet students are tasked to paraphrase five short passages. Students write their paraphrase and can then self check against sample answers.
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Phrasal Verbs of To Be

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing the meanings of phrasal verbs worksheet, students match the meanings of to be about, to be down, to be into, to be off, and to be over, and fill in the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs. Students write 15...
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Be ready for your English exam

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading instructional activity, students read each line and at the end of the line they write "correct" if the line is correct and if there is a word that should not be there, they write that word. Students complete this for 15...
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South American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine South American festivals. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students research Spanish cultural festivals and determine their purpose. Students write and conduct a survey about cultural festivals.
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Los Angeles Tourist Brochures

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the history of Los Angeles and make a tourist brochure for the city.
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Los Angeles Tourist Brochures

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners investigate the history of Los Angeles. They conduct Internet research, select a specific topic, and create a tourist brochure that includes information, pictures, and maps.
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Nouns

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this nouns instructional activity, students use the following nouns to complete the sentences: lance, optician, nutmeg, clown, pen, trumpet, eagle, hoe, mechanic, and stetson. Students then make a list of all of the nouns in the...
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Beginning Analogies 10

For Students 4th - 5th
In this analogies worksheet, students read the pairs of words and select the answer that best expresses a relationship similar to the original pair. Students complete 12 examples.
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Language Arts Test B-Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this grade 6 language arts test worksheet, 6th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 6 concepts. 
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VH1 Road to Fame: Harry Connick Jr.

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the life of Harry Connick Jr. and keep a journal on how they could be more successful.
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George Gershwin

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the life and accomplishments of George Gershwin. They listen to Latin rhythms and practice the rhythmic parts. Students identify Latin instruments George Gershwin added to the orchestra. After practice, they perform a...
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English Exercises: Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-paragraph selection and then respond to 6 true or false questions about the selection.
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Dance Team/ Collaborative Fitness Routines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experience the process of creating a "dance team" type routine by following a set procedure.
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Meet Louis Prima!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars discover the difference in major and minor tonality after a brief introduction to Louis Prima. They discuss swing dancing and Louis Prima's role in the "Jungle Book" as the character King Louis. Students listen to the...
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Amy Winehouse

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Zhang Ziyi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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"The Block": Romare Bearden's and Mine

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study Bearden's style of collage and create their own collage that reflects their neighborhood. They are read "The Block" and poems about neighborhoods and write one about theirs.
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ELA Lesson Plan Focusing on Artists and Composers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars research a selected composer and artist. They write a biography about each one and include information about at least two works created by the chosen artist or composer. Students note similar characteristics of their...
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Is it Folk Dance?

For Students 8th - 9th
In this folk dance worksheet, learners determine the characteristics of folk dancing and the dances that would fit that definition. They learn the actual dance concepts behind folk dancing.
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Things People Couldn't Do

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this expressing ability activity, students read 4 short passages about famous people who had something specific that they couldn't do. Students choose a word from the word bank and fill in the blank to complete the sentence that tells...
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Björk

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Bjork learning exercise, learners read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

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