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Improving Your Study Habits

For Students 7th - 9th
In this study habits activity, students observe two pictures and compare the study habits of two students. They answer questions about improving their study habits.
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Edgar Allan Poe Lessons- Taking A Look At The Original Goth

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Edgar Allan Poe lesson plans can provide a way for students to learn about literature, psychology, and the horror genre.
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ELA Lesson Plan Focusing on Artists and Composers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research a selected composer and artist. They write a biography about each one and include information about at least two works created by the chosen artist or composer. Students note similar characteristics of their compared...
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Patterns in Poetry: Part I--Rhythm

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore patterns in poetry. In this language arts lesson, students discuss rhythm in poetry. Students read poems and discuss the rhythm of each poem.
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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 6

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study vocal style and techniques in various genres. They critique vocal performances by completing critique charts.
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Multicultural Holidays

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation activity, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This activity encourages the use of an individual...
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Comma Exercise

For Students 5th - 9th
In this comma exercise learning exercise, students must proofread and edit 10 sentences inserting commas where necessary.
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VH1's When Disco Ruled the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own song with lyrics.
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VH1 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars discuss pop culture, pop culture icons, and female composers.
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25 Greatest Protest Songs - Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the potential consequences of protest. They discuss selected historical conflicts and examine the role of the individual in protest.
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The Star Spangled Banner

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars perform Star Spangled Banner, and analyze purpose and meaning of patriotic songs.
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Designing Another Juilliard

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the vision and history of the Juilliard School. They develop a personal mission statement, watch a video, conduct Internet research, and create a PowerPoint presentation about a fictional school that also promotes...
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Imperatives 3

For Students 5th - 12th
In this online interactive grammar skills learning exercise, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions that require them to select the best imperatives to finish the sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Dance Team/ Collaborative Fitness Routines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners experience the process of creating a "dance team" type routine by following a set procedure.
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Disco - Voices of a New Generation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze lyrics of selected Disco songs for content, theme and vocabulary. They write an extended response citing specific lyrics in response to three general themes.
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Echo Me! - A Melodic Dictation and Tonal Memory Game

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate five-finger hand positions (C, G, D, etc.) by playing short melodic phrases using only those notes in the given position and creating short melodies. Requires a networked keyboard lab.
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US Presidential Election Process and the Campaign Trail

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students campaign for president. In this presidential election lesson, students discuss the process of electing presidents, write their own campaign songs, research a campaign train schedule, and create campaign maps.
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Island Culture: Puerto Rico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the culture of Puerto Rico. They create maps of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. They work in small groups to research a decade in history and add drawings and pictures to a timeline of their decade. They practice...
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Performance Poetry as Social Commentary

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore poetry that examines social concerns. In this poetry lesson, students research poems and poets. Students present their findings to their classmates.
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Rock Art Around the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze rock art. In this rock art lesson, students research cultures that created rock art, analyze their art pieces, and compose essays regarding their findings.
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Introduction to American Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the topic of freedom and what the National Anthem means to them and to our country. They create a new and original verse for the National Anthem.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: International Beer Day

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about International Beer Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
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New Year's Eve

For Students 5th - 10th
In this New Year's Eve worksheet, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order, unscramble...
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Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes worksheet, students read the book Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.