Curated OER
Tracking the Olympics
Students conduct interviews. In this Olympic lesson, students play the parts of Olympic athletes and sports announcers. Students take part in interviews practicing both parts and create podcasts of the interviews.
Curated OER
Concrete Detail and Commentary
In this writing skills worksheet, students practice writing with facts or quotes from a text by following the graphic organizer format. Students write the concrete detail and then list two commentaries for their facts or quotes.
Curated OER
Critical Path
Students widen their understanding of the different points of view surrounding current news topics. They research a current controversy on which public opinion is divided and write a concise commentary on the topic expressing a strong...
New York University
Nyu: r.k. Narayan the Doctor's Word
New York University offers a summary of and commentary on the short story by R.K. Narayan, "The Doctor's Word."
iCivics
I Civics: Mini Lesson: The Incumbent Advantage
Students will learn about the electoral advantage that favors incumbents and the benefits and drawbacks of reelecting members of Congress.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Persians by Aeschylus
This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.
New York Times
New York Times: Books: "The Great Gatsby" (1925)
Read a contemporary review of Fitzgerald's best known novel.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Mark
Provides 50 different resources on the New Testament Book of Mark, including scripture, audio scripture, commentaries and so on.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Luke
Provides 50 different resources on the New Testament Book of Luke, including scripture, audio scripture, commentaries, and so on.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: "The Great Gatsby" 1920s Project
This is a lesson plan resource in which learners create a classroom magazine straight from the 1920s to enhance and expand understanding of The Great Gatsby.
Other
William Godwin Archive
Extensive bibliography of works by and about Godwin, a chronology of his life, and a good number his works in full text. There is also commentary about Godwin and his philosophy.
New York University
New York University: r.k. Narayan an Astrologer's Day
This New York University offers a summary of and commentary on "An Astrologer's Day" by R.K. Narayan.
Bible Study Tools
John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament: Mark
A commentary by John Darby on the Book of Mark. It includes a thorough discussion of each chapter. It is scholarly and has some interesting things to contribute.
Bible Study Tools
John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament: Luke
A good commentary by John Darby. It is scholarly but worth a look. This site includes an in-depth discussion of each chapter.
Bible Study Tools
The 1599 Geneva Study Bible: Mark
This is a very scholarly commentary on the Gospel of Mark. This would be interesting to compare with modern translations and is a good resource to use as part of a word or in-depth study.
Bible Study Tools
The 1599 Geneva Study Bible: Luke
This is a scholarly commentary that provides the reader good notes. It would be good for comparing translations and is a good resource for word or in-depth studies of the Gospel of Luke.
Bible Study Tools
Robertson's Word Pictures: Luke
This is a very deep, and helpful website if you need to do a word study and see what the word means in Greek. You do not need to know Greek to use this site.
Bible Study Tools
The Fourfold Gospel: Luke
A very historical and in-depth approach to the Gospel. This commentary points out the names and backgrounds of each person and place mentioned in the scriptures. Very helpful!
Bible Study Tools
People's New Testament: Luke
This commentary is a very basic site that almost anyone can use. It provides a detailed phrase-by-phrase commentary and various hyperlinked cross-references.
Bible Study Tools
People's New Testament: Mark
This is a great basic site that anyone can use. It includes a commentary on each chapter complete with many linked cross-references.