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Philanthropy, Literature and You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify philanthropic acts in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". They create a box of items that were found in the tree from the novel as well. They write journal reflections based on philanthropic acts they have done in their...
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What is Sensitivity?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the difference between internal and external differences in people. They identify prejudices in society and explain how important it is to be sensistive to others. They discover types of sensitivity in "To Kill A...
PPT
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Hyperbole!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learn all about hyperbole with this quick PowerShow presentation. The nine slides are packed full with clear examples, and there are opportunities for the audience to create some examples of their own. It's quick and informative! 
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San José State University

Capitalization

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Do you need a clear and concise learning exercise on capitalization for your students? This learning exercise would be an excellent choice. The first page is packed full of good examples of when capitalization is necessary, and the...
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The Emancipation Proclamation: Unfulfilled Promises

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars perform research into the Emancipation Proclaimation. The document will aid learners in understanding the history and culture of the time of writing. Finally critical thinking skills are used to formulate contextual meaning.
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Westford Academy

Universal Themes in Literature

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Although dated in appearance, this PowerPoint presents current content in how learners can identity a theme, main idea, subject, and topic. The information is formatted for easy note taking, but offers no explanation of the themes...
Study Guide
SparkNotes

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Susanna Kaysen's Girl, Interrupted. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Whether or Not to Come to the Aid of One's Countryman

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine a scenario and make decisions about how people would be likely to act in that situation, how people should act in that situation, and how difficult it would be to take certain actions in that situation.
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My Brother Sam is Dead Quiz

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about the Colliers' My Brother Sam is Dead. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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The Sun Also Rises Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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All the King's Men Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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Candide Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, learners respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Voltaire's Candide. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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The Hours Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Micheal Cunningham's The Hours. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Inferno

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Dante's Inferno. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Orange County Department of Education

The Hero: Writing and Responding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils identify heroic character traits that they admire and that inspire trust and result in service to others. They identify the heroic traits of a character of their choosing and defend their reasoning using evidence from the text and...
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Choices and Impact

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders, in groups, search a database in order to help them choose a book. They become aware of their options for choosing a book to read. They create a reading deadline calendar for their group.
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The First Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock trial. Given the scenario, students prepare a cases concerning the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble. In groups, students prepare an opening and closing statement, as well...
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Tall Tales and Urban Legends

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this creative writing worksheet, students sort through old pictures and discuss the characterization in each. Students create characters, a setting, and their own tall tale or urban legend based on the pictures.
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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses and Appositives

For Students 9th - 11th
In this grammar activity, students label each clause as restrictive or nonrestrictive, identify all appositives and add commas accordingly in eighteen sentences.
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The Rule of Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the rule of law and government in this civics lesson. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.
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Literature Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review for a literature exam by answering knowledge question, interpretation questions and judgement questions about a novel or story they have just read.
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The Role of the Teacher

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the role of the teacher in various cultures and societies through in-class discussions, literature investigations, and personal reflection. Lesson extensions include a "Living Portraits" activity and a "Student becomes the...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for students reading "To Kill a Mockingbird," complete with pre-reading material (author biography, introductory article, novel background, and vocabulary words), as well as brainstorming activities and thought-provoking...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Setting in to Kill a Mockingbird

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this interactive instructional activity, learners explore the importance of setting in literature and apply their learning to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students are introduced to the three main components of...

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