ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words: Image to Narrative
This lesson, which can be adapted to fit with any picture you choose, works for students of all levels.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Become a Character
In this online instructional activity and activity, young scholars actually "become" a character from a novel in their analysis of characterization. The instructional activity uses the Scarlet Letter, but any novel can be used. RL.9-10.3...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Adjectives Around Us
Students will make a photo story book using Flickr pictures.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The White Rose Road" by Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett was inspired to write "The White Rose Road" by a trip she took to an old farm. Read the descriptive short story on this site.
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Lopez Books: Joseph Bruchac Essay
Joseph Bruchac gives a detailed description of his life and also discusses his involvement as a writer of Native American literature. Bruchac discusses his time as a volunteer teacher in West Africa, his memories of growing up with his...