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Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGhosts and Fear in Language Arts: Exploring the Ways Writers Scare Readers
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Literature, Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionThis lesson, from ReadWriteThink, invites students to investigate what it is that is so fascinating about scary stories. They do...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkChoosing the Best Verb: An Active and Passive Voice Mini-Lesson
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Grammar, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students look at the use of passive and active voice. For most students, speech and informa...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFinding Common Ground: Using Logical, Audience-Specific Arguments
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Writing StrategiesIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students use a hypothetical situation to predict and articulate an audience's anticipated resista...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDaily Grammar
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Grammar, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionThis Web site, from Daily Grammar, features a glossary of grammar terms and a grammar lesson archive. There are over 400 lesson ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Story of Daniel Downey, an Irish-born Catholic Priest Accused of Murder
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Psychology, English-Language Arts, United States History, History-Social Science and 3 additional..This lesson is provided by the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities. Students conduct research into the life of D...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFrom Zero to Superhero: Developing Heroic Characters
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students discuss the characterization of superheroes in this lesson pl...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Row Behind Death Row: Examining the Key Issues Behind Death Penalty Cases
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, English-Language ArtsIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate several controversial issues in the criminal just...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Right to Remain Resilient: Exploring the Role of Legislation in the Fight for Civil Rights
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the "civil rights movements" of a variety of differen...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFreedom Fighters
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New YOrk Times Learning Network, students research different branches and special units of the United S...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkUnmasking the Middle East
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, World History, History-Social Science, Geography and 2 additional..In this lesson, students explore many of the countries in the Middle East, developing research-based posters and a "spider web" ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFrom Friedan Forward-Considering a Feminist Perspective
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Humanities, Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students write letters expressing their views on an important and potentially controversial topic...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFlying Off the Threatened Species List: Considering the Delisting of Bald Eagles and Other Threatened Species
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Life Sciences, English-Language Arts, Science, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students research the status of species that have been removed from th...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Roots of American Culture: Exploring the New Visibility of Latino Culture in the U.S.
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Psychology, English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Geography and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students first explore the notion of culture and the influence of Lati...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFor Whom the Clock Strikes: Exploring New Year Traditions and Celebrations Around the World
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, World History, History-Social Science, Geography and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about celebrations marking the new year in various cult...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGeneration Tech: Capturing Today's Technology in a Virtual Time Capsule
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the work ethic and worldview of the current "game...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkEnvironmental Rhyme and Reason: Analyzing 'The State of the Planet'
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students employ poetry as a medium to relay information and express vi...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFrom Commonplace to Mythic: Interpreting Jean-Francois Millet's Paintings Objectively and Subjectively
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Visual Arts, English-Language Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Reading Comprehension, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine a selection of paintings by Jean-Francois Millet to e...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkConnecting Immigrants in Black and White: Exploring the Role of Ethnic Newspapers in Keeping Immigrant Populations Connected to Their Home Countries and Each Other
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Career & Technical Ed, English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Geography and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the many ways that ethnic newspapers help immigrants ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFit to Be Tied (In): Examining How Companies Target the Right Audiences
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Psychology, English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, ElectivesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine promotional products for movies and brainstorm the wa...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkBabes in Electronic Toyland: Exploring the Use of New Handheld Technologies in School
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies, TechnologyIn this lesson, students explore the use of new handheld electronic devices in schools and investigate, through surveys and essa...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0