When were the Crusades? Who fought in the Crusades? Where were the Crusades? These questions are answered in the following summary along with the traditions and cultures that formed as a result of the Crusades.

"Mousie" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about a boy who caught, tamed, and learned about mice using a scientific method. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the...

Explains how the Ku Klux Klan came into existence and how they terrorized African Americans as well as those who sympathized with them. The Klan would suppress the black vote so that Democrats had a better chance of winning an election...

Information about the U.S. school system written especially for immigrant parents but beneficial, nonetheless, for any parent who has questions about school-related issues. Explains, in simple language, the types of schools available in...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using primary sources, learners will form their own conclusions as to why African-Americans moved north in large numbers during the early 1900's. Included in this lesson plan is a PowerPoint to use for...

Handout of three short exercises that may be printed for classroom use to practice the present subjunctive tense. Each exercise is also available for practice in interactive exercises that are linked to this site. This is a great...

This is a book review and activity for the picture book "Three Truths and a Lie" by Carlalyn Buchner, a story about an older cousin who bullies his younger cousin with outrageous truths and lies. The activity suggests students write...

Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...

An outline for teachers about how to approach Anne Sexton and her work in the classroom. Includes questions for discussion, a bibliography, information about themes and form, and links to other poets who are connected to Sexton's work.

Students learn what spam is, the forms it takes, and then identify strategies for dealing with it. They compare junk mail to spam, learn tips for handling spam safely, and use those tips to answer questions on the student handout about a...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy who skins his knee and then learns all about cells and how they work to form living things. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a group of girls called The Precious Metals who formed a bicycle club. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.