Curated OER
Exploring the Self
High schoolers use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their...
Curated OER
Who Am I? Exploring Identity
Students define identity, consider who they are/what they value, explore the work of two photographers featured on an upcoming episode of EGG THE ARTS SHOW to see how they have dealt with the issue of identity, and respond using...
Curated OER
Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
Students explore the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. In this colonial history lesson, students research Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, a writer, a statesman, and an inventor. Students determine what his most...
Curated OER
Keeping The Peace: The Role Of The United Nations Peacekeeping Force
Pupils explore the role of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. Students discuss the creation and purpose of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. They research where troops have served. In groups, pupils explore one current...
Curated OER
Predicting the Past
Students study how archaeologists record the past. They discuss archaeology and artifacts. They view a list of artifacts discovered by Marquette at the Illinois Village and answer questions regarding them. They complete a test about...
Curated OER
Hank Williams: My Inspiration
Students research information about Hank Williams using the internet. Using the lyrics from his songs, they interpret the poetry used. They work together and individually to write their own poems and interpret them.
Curated OER
A Little Reminder to Take With You
High schoolers use information already gathered on a specific public health issue to create a public service message in the form of a bookmark. They consult multiple sources to compile sufficient information to create the public service...
Curated OER
Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's...
Curated OER
Eggs, Baked Eggs Lab, Day 2
Learners examine the structure, sizes and nutritional value of eggs. After completing a word search, they participate in a lab in which they make baked eggs with bacon. To end the lesson, they test their final product and complete a lab...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages
Read and fill in the blanks of science passages which range from easy to very hard. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed...
Read Works
Read Works: Don't Ride the Lightning
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a teen who was struck by lightning while listening to an MP3 player. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: In Our Galaxy, Far, Far, Away
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about earth-like planets in other solar systems. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Digitized Signals Are the Future of the Black Box
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the black boxes on airplanes being replaced with more reliable digital signals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: How to Make a Better Robot
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about improvements in robotics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Small Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Radiation: What You Need to Know
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the benefits and risks of radiation. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Guide/assess Nonfiction Reading
This site contains 47 one-page guided writing and reading guides and assessments.The reproducibles are copyrighted materials but may be copied and used for educational purposes.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Passages: Atomic History
Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining atomic history. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along with your...
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Ncrel: Reading Strategies: Before, During, and After [Pdf]
This page provides a detailed chart to aid students' understanding of texts. It goes through the steps of pre-reading, during reading, and after reading, outlining what students should be thinking about as they interact with a text. This...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages
Thirty-three cloze reading passages on various scientific passages including the scientific method, the water cycle, earth science, atoms, elements, cell division, body systems, and more.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Animal Farm Worksheets
These E Reading Worksheets provide supplemental questions, quizzes, tests, and projects that will help assess students' comprehension of the book Animal Farm, a novel written by George Orwell.
Read Works
Read Works: Jake and Alice
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about genetic traits, what they determine, and how they mutate. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
NASA
Nasa: Tres Pequenos Satelites Que Viajan a Cuestas
A challenging and creative hangman activity where students read a short article about satellites and then proceed to play "Nanosat Flingman." A great learning activity for for reading comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation....