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- 7th
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Students mention any recent racism or discrimination they have seen placed on an ethnic group other than their own. After reading an autobiograhy, they read and write poems based on past events in the Hispanic culture. They are to focus on the situations of the past to keep them from happening in the future. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students analyze "Dedication" and "Child of the Americas" using a double-journal format. They compare responses and infer meaning from the connotations of select images in the poems write a paragraph describing the importance of language in the poets self-identity. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read books by Cervantes and Kesey to see how authors can write about similar topics but in drastically different ways. They discuss the literature, read the novels independently, post messages on the web, take notes, and write reflection papers. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students compare and contrast the Italian and Harlem Renaissance periods. Classmates examine the life of historical individuals and assess their contributions and impacts on the respective eras. Students role play individuals from each era, comparing their lives. Pupils discuss the artistic, social and political changes that developed in the two very different eras. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students recognize the diverse perspectives, ideas, interests, and personalities that brought about the Renaissance in Europe. Students discuss the Renaissance then work to design a presentation that describes the contributions of the chosen individual to the Renaissance, as well as how these contributions may have influenced the exploration of the New World. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students perform a skit of the Windmill scene from Don Quixote. They illustrate their favorite character. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a passage just beyond their reading level. They work in small groups to read aloud and discuss unfamiliar words. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students read Dr. Seuss', And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, to see how the main character weaves a elaborate tale using his imagination. They determine when it is appropriate to tell a tale, and discover the difference between dishonesty and creativity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a discussion of the Enlightenment and its impact in the realm of art and technology. They conduct research with the help of the internet and other resources. Students read the information and perform analysis of it. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss Quixote's misperceptions. They review metaphors. Students are asked to defend Quixote's perception that the windmills are an enemy force. Students are asked to discuss what in the appearance of the windmills and in Quixote's self-image causes the error in perception. Full Review »