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- 2nd
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Students identify the traits of good writing in poems and stories in the six lessons of this unit. The traits analyzed are used to improve the student's own writing skills. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the rites of passage from the 1940's through the present in literature. They review some of their favorite expressions first and compare some of Holden's speech with their own. They discuss initial reactions to the book and the similarities or differences between Holden and self? Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In groups, they use the text to identify and describe family relationships in the book. Using this information, they compare and contrast how these relationships are related to the ones they see in everyday life. To end the lesson, they participate in a discussion on a topic given to them by their instructor. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students use the internet to discover the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. In groups, they research the types of agricultural, textiles, mining and transportation changes. They relate these changes to the effect the human public had on the changes as well. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students read "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. In groups, they analyze the opinions of various philosophers on the French Revoluion. To end the lesson, they take all the information gathered during their readings and write a paper on their own position. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use correct and varied sentence types and sentence openings to present a lively and effective personal style. They work alone or in pairs to rewrite an excerpt from "Volcanoes!" to an older audience. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students freewrite for a few minutes in response to the prompt, "How can a magazine reflect a particular time and culture?" They play the "Victorian Women's Rights" game for the year 1840, via the EDSITEment-reviewed Internet Public Library, the same time period when Charlotte Bront was embarking on her career as a writer. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students chose a novel which includes social criticism to read. After reading the book, they use the internet to research the issue in the novel and work with others to develop a presentation. In their presentation, they identify the problem and identify possible solutions. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students read a review three pieces of literature. They then compare and relate each piece to the time period in which they were written. Next, they consult different resources and explain how these sources are similar and different in viewpoint. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the purpose and function of the police uniform. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to focus upon the history and hold relevant class discussions. Students explain why officers must carry an ID card at all times. Full Review »
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