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Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGhosts and Fear in Language Arts: Exploring the Ways Writers Scare Readers
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing Strategies, English-Language ArtsThis 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 / HyperLinkAudio Listening Practices: Exploring Personal Experiences With Audio Texts
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students keep a daily diary that records how and when they listen to radio, music, and other stre...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkUsing Student-Centered Comprehension Strategies with Elie Wiesel's "Night"
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: World History, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Literature, English-Language ArtsIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students use reciprocal teaching strategies as they read and discuss Holocaust survivor Elie Wies...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCommunicating on Local Issues: Exploring Audience in Persuasive Letter Writing
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, Writing StrategiesIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students research a local issue using Internet and print sources. They then argue a position on t...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGaining Background for the Graphic Novel "Persepolis": A WebQuest on Iran
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Technology, World History, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, English-Language ArtsIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students prepare to read the novel "Persepolis" by engaging in a WebQuest that builds their backg...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDesigning Effective Poster Presentations
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, Writing StrategiesIn this ReadWriteThink lesson, students explore the genre of posters, review informational writing and visual design, and then d...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkVidal's History--and Yours?
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: World History, History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension and 3 additional..In this lesson plan, from the PBS American Masters Web site, students apply the Guided Reading approach to Gore Vidal s writin...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCycling Through Controversy: Debating Values and Viewpoints
Grades: 4 to 12Subjects: Oral Presentations, Life Sciences, English-Language Arts, ScienceThis lesson, found on the Journey North Web site, focuses on debating skills. While students track a selected migration in the p...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCloning Around: Investigating the Ability to Create Human Embryos from Cloned Cells
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Life Sciences, English-Language Arts and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students review the concepts of cloning and genetic engineering. Next,...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkBang for Your Buck: Examining the Hidden Costs Behind Bargains and Quality Products
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Economics, English-Language Arts, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students explore reasons for making a particular purchase and exam...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Life You Save...: Exploring Appropriate Responses to People Who May Be Suicidal
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Health & Physical Education, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Electives and 5 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students identify common warning signs of depression that, if not addr...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkExecutive Decisions
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, Life Sciences and 4 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the reasons behind key decisions made by past pre...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkComing of Age with H.I.V.: Exploring Some of the Issues Faced by Teenagers Living with H.I.V.
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Health & Physical Education, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students answer questions about teenagers with H.I.V. and how it affec...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Sorcerers Shown: Comparing Similar Character Genres in Literature and Film
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, Theatre, Visual Arts & Performing Arts and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students compare similar character genres in literature and film. Stud...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFacing Reality: Creating Documentaries About Important Social Issues
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, Theatre and 5 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore social issues that are meaningful to them and create ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkConfronting College: An Introduction to the Challenges of Advancing Beyond High School
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate what they need to meet their future academic goal...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkWalking on Thin Ice?: Exploring the Interpretation of Scientific Evidence
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Earth & Space Science, English-Language Arts and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine scientific evidence of changes in the Arctic ice cove...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkComputer Versus Tutor: Exploring the Issues Behind Computer-based Learning
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Technology, Reading Comprehension, English-Language ArtsIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students learn how computer technology is used to create lessons t...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFood, Glorious Food?: Exploring International Perspectives on the Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Foods
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Oral Presentations, Reading Comprehension, Life Sciences, English-Language Arts and 4 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the different reactions that American and Europea...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Neighborhoods of Make-believe: Learning About What Makes Successful Children's Television
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Career & Technical Ed, Reading Comprehension, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, English-Language ArtsIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students evaluate the features that make a good children's television ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0