University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Cinquain Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing cinquain poems. Examples of cinquain poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of California
Beringia Chronology: Prehistoric Beringia
Extensive coverage of the prehistoric era where groups settled into the region called Beringia from the Bering Land Bridge that once connected North America and Asia. Provides information about various groups, where they settled, and...
University of Baltimore
University of Baltimore: Types of Data, Levels of Measurement
This resource provides a discussion about the many types of statistical data and the many levels of statistical measurement. Written by Dr. Hossein Arsham
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Jefferson Sd: Multiple Intelligences Assessment
This is a test for multiple intelligences that can be printed out and completed.
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Ld Pride: Learning Styles Explained
This resource helps explain the different styles of learning. Also includes tests to see what kind of a learner you are.
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Ld Pride: Learning Styles Explained
LdPride.net offers resources that explain the different styles of learning. Tests can also be found on this site that helps determine which intelligence you favor most.
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Deutsche Genealogie: Dialekte (Gen Wiki: German Dialects)
Learn about dialects in the German language, including those from the past.
Quia
Quia: Online Stories
This site focuses on beginning, medial, and ending sounds. It offers a collection of games, exercises, and activities to teach letter sounds including beginning letters, phonemes, and ending sounds to emergent readers. These sites...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ghana: People
An interesting look at the education system in Ghana, one of the most advanced in West Africa. You can also read about the many languages spoken in this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Noam Chomsky
Learn about the life and scientist discoveries made by Noam Chomsky in this article.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Multimodality: What Is a Mode?
This lesson focuses on the definition of mode, the five modes of communication, and the difference between mode and medium.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Examples of Multimodal Texts
This lesson focuses on providing examples of multimodal texts, those using more than one mode of communication in the same text.
Other
Nclr: The Essentials of Teaching Reading
Find out what the essentials are for teaching reading. This site provides vital information for teachers in developing the most successful reading program for their students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identifying Intelligence Types to Increase Student Success
Read this passage and study the chart to complete a five-question quiz about intelligence types.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Counting Systems and the Piraha Tribe
Read a passage about the counting system of the Piraha Tribe and answer the follow-up questions.
Other
Native Languages of the Americas: Choctaw Indian Language
Choctaw is a Muskogean language of the American Southeast, particularly Mississippi and Alabama. It is very closely related to Chickasaw and many linguists consider them two dialects of a single language. This site contains links to many...
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Grammar Terms
A glossary of grammar and linguistic terms along with definitions, example sentences, and links to additional information.
Other
Mantex: Tutorials: What Is Close Reading?
This site discusses the four types of reading: Linguistic, Semantic, Structural, and Cultural and offers a detailed example of close reading. RL.11-12.3 Auth choice story elem, RL.11-12.5 Choice of Text Structure
Science Struck
Science Struck: Typhoon vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado
Looks at the linguistic origins, geographical targets, and seasonal occurrence of typhoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: North America: Abenaki Orientation
This reference introduces the Abenaki tribe located in Northeast America. Read about their location, demographics, and linguistics.
Harvard University
The Great Vowel Shift
Do you know what the Great Vowel Shift is? Check out this site to learn more how this shift played a part in the history of the English Language.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Alliteration
This site fully explores the term "alliteration." Content includes a definition, examples in literature, and a look at why and how it has been used throughout literary history.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: Refranes Y Dichos (Common Sayings and Proverbs)
This site has common sayings or idiomatic expressions are widely used in everyday conversations. Broaden your Spanish vocabulary and learn the phrases that make you sound like a native speaker when you use this site by Lingolex.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Haitian Creole
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
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