Curated OER
Preliminary information
Students develop reading strategies: inferring meaning from context. They work together in order to negotiate the meaning of the various vocabulary items. Students predict the personality of the main character in each of the books.
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Visualizing Jazz Scenes From the Harlem Renaissance
Students identify themes of selected nonfiction, fiction, poetry and art to Harlem Renaissance jazz and describe the impact of jazz on African-American literature of the Harlem Renaissance
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Passive Voice
In this passive voice worksheet, students put the words in brackets in the correct passive form. Students are given 25 sentences to practice the skill.
Curated OER
G8: Classroom Activities
Learners explore the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students research the provided web links to learn more about the summit. Learners research issues to be debated at the summit.
Curated OER
Blues Improvisation
Students practice playing and improvising while playing the 12 bar blues. They practice compositional skills, evaluate and perform musical pieces focused on the blues.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Translating Short Stories Into Original Short Films
After reviewing the elements of the short story, students develop a script and storyboard from a published or original story. Students then film and edit a video of the story to present during a class film festival.
TES Global
Tes: Macbeth: Power Players
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a comprehensive lesson on the Power Players in Shakespeare's Macbeth; it includes a PowerPoint lesson, video clips of the "Battle Scene" and a Macbeth movie trailer, and a variety of activities...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: What's Your Calling?: Educator Guide
This educator guide is designed for young adults on the verge of making important life decisions, defining who they are, and determining how to achieve their hopes and dreams. Short film modules and highly customizable lesson plans allow...
Other
Puget Soundkeeper: Cinema
Watch a series of short films on what makes the Puget Sound so special, and why residents are working to preserve their environment.