Curated OER
Phylum mollusca
This is an organized presentation that lists characteristics and features of their general body features. Mollusc is spelt with both a 'c' and a 'k' in various stages of this Powerpoint so an explanation by the teacher of Scientific...
Curated OER
Unknown Vocabulary
Students develop the vocabulary necessary to make their reading meaningful. After creating pre-reading activities, students a list of unknown vocabulary related to their reading selection. They complete vocabulary and context...
Curated OER
A Fish Skit
Students work together to create and perform a skit with a fish theme. After viewing a performance of another children's play, they discuss the basic elements to be found within a play. They perform their play in front of the class and...
Curated OER
Adjectives
In this adjectives practice activity, students practice their grammar skills as they copy 6 sentences, fill in the blanks in paragraph, and complete a graphic organizer.
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Homonyms- Quiz 9
In this homonyms worksheet, students complete a 20 question multiple choice online interactive quiz about the correct use of homonyms in sentences.
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Battle of Clontarf
In this Battle of Clontarf worksheet, students read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a model of the battle. Students complete 4 activities.
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Short Fin Mako Sharks
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the short fin Mako shark. Page has a link to submit answers for correction.
Curated OER
Sight Word Soup
Students explore language arts by completing a vocabulary activity. In this sight words instructional activity, students discuss the commonly used words that are seen often in writing and define 10 new words each week. Students utilize...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the novella "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman who struggles to reel in a giant marlin far off the coast of...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Ernest Hemingway: The Old Man and the Sea
A literary examination of Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Old Man and the Sea
Short encyclopedia entry providing basic information about the book and film versions of The Old Man and the Sea. Contains links to additional information by clicking on keywords within the text.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Ernest Hemingway Biographical
Read about Ernest Hemmingway (1899-1961 CE), the author of such works as "The Sun Also Rises" and "The Old Man and the Sea," who was awarded with the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature. This website includes a biography, resources for...
Other
Hemingway: Sharks and "Old Man and the Sea"
Read the excerpt from the text that details Santiago's encounter with sharks. No additional information is given. Part of a larger site about sharks in literature.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Old Man of the Sea" by w.w. Jacobs
Text of the short story "The Old Man of the Sea" by British author W.W. Jacobs. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Ernest Hemingway
Drawing on the monstrosities of World War I, Ernest Hemingway presents male characters persevering through many difficult circumstances in his works, as highlighted in this biography. See "Ernest Hemingway Activities" for more resources.
Other
Ernest Hemingway in His Time
From the special collections department of the University of Delaware Library, this online exhibit of Hemingway and his works provides a great background for any student. View original covers of his books and information about his life...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ernest Hemingway Lesson Plans
Explore the life and work of Ernest Hemingway through this informative site. This site provides links to lesson plans, activities and more for some of his works.
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
Library of Congress
Loc: Song of America
Commemorates the history of the American song featuring reowned baritone Thomas Hampson. See first editions of sheet music, information on the songs and their authors as well as sound recordings.
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...