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Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkJack London's "The Call of the Wild": "Nature Faker"?
Grades: 6 to 8Subjects: History-Social Science, Literature, United States History, English-Language ArtsIn this lesson, from EDSITEment, students analyze Jack London's "The Call of the Wild." They take a stand on whether London can ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLink"The New York Times" - "All the News That's Fit to Print."
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionThis ReadWriteThink resource focuses on "The New York Times" and other contemporary newspapers. A classroom activity is featured...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkComparing Electronic and Print Texts About the Civil War Soldier
Grades: 6 to 8Subjects: Technology, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionTo complete research for any kind of writing project, students need effective comprehension strategies for both print and online...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000
Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Literary Analysis, Reading ComprehensionThis resource, from the American Library Association, features a list of the 100 most frequently challenged books of 1990-2000. ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkSpreading the Word: Analyzing the Use of Propaganda in the War Against Terrorism
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students analyze the use of propaganda in the war against terrorism, f...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCritically Surfing the Web: Evaluating and Reviewing Web Sites in the Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Arts, Media, & Entertainment, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Career & Technical EdIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students decide what they think makes a high-quality Web site. They th...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThat's News to Me!: Learning About and Creating a News Media Museum
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Career & Technical Ed, Technology, Arts, Media, & Entertainment and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the Newseum and create their own museum exploring...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkRace to the Presses: Exploring News Coverage of Race in the United States
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Electives, English-Language Arts, Career & Technical Ed, Technology and 5 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students explore how the news media relays information about race ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkParents' Choice: Critically Evaluating Web Sites Aimed at Helping Parents and Guardians Make Decisions About Their Children
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students evaluate Web sites offering services, programs, and supplies ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkTell It Like It Is: Debating the Reliability of Online Information Resources
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Oral Presentations, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider the accuracy of the Web sites they regularly use. Th...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCritical Evaluation of a Web Site Form
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionThis resource, from Kathy Schrock s Guide for Educators, provides a printable Web site evaluation form for students. The form al...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkNews or Propaganda? Evaluating the Use of Government-Created News Segments
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Career & Technical Ed, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, History-Social Science and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students discuss objectivity and press responsibility. They work in sm...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0