Study Guide
Reed Novel Studies

The Lightning Thief: Novel Study

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Maybe dark clouds do have a silver lining. Just when Percy from The Lightning Thief thought of his life as doomed, he learned that his father is a Greek god. Scholars work through activities as they read how his life took a drastic...
Interactive
Open Colleges

Your Brain Map: Strategies for Accelerated Learning

For Students 9th - 12th
The brain is a complex organ with many different structures and functions. An interactive diagram allows learners to explore the different structures while pop-ups describe their functions. Secondary interactives show the structures of...
PPT
Curated OER

Figures of Speech Quotes and Examples

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Providing several examples of figures of speech, such as irony, paradox, and personification, this presentation could complement your lecture on pragmatic humor or humor in writing. Examples from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCE

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create a three part poster entitled, "Learning Disabilities". The first two parts are two paragraph reports on any two of the learning disabilities featured in the discussion. The final part of the poster is a two paragraph essay.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Religion and Ethics: Living with Special Needs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore human behavior by exploring mental and physical disabilities. In this learning disability lesson, students identify the different disabilities students have which prevent them from working at the same pace as the rest of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Guy Behind Kinko's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of starting a business. In this starting a business lesson, students read an article about the founder of Kinko's. High schoolers discuss how Kinko's expanded and tried to avoid centralization and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Nervous System

For Students 9th - 12th
For this biology worksheet, students find the words that define the workings of the nervous system. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rhythm in Language - Feel the SWAMP BEAT!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the rhythm of words. In this reading skills instructional activity, students read Bedtime at the Swamp and use rhythm instruments to find the cadence in the words of the story. Students listen for rhythm in other written...
Organizer
Curated OER

Using Suffixes -er, -or, -ar To Make Nouns

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these grammar worksheets, students will circle nouns and verbs, fill in blanks with suitable verbs, add -er and -or to verbs to create nouns, write silly sentences using nouns that end in -ar, add the correct suffix to change verbs...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Changing Role of Women

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on the Queen Mother of England's life and how the role of women has changed over her lifetime. In groups they research and report back on a variety of specific topics related to women's changing role in society.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Jobs and Salaries

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
Professional Doc
Other

Dyslexia in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
From the Davis Dyslexia Association, committed to providing assistance and methods of learning for individuals with dyslexia, comes a complete list of classroom accommodations. This bulleted list provides a helpful resource for regular...
Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Passages: The Upside of Dyslexia

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a nonfiction text about dyslexia and the difficulties and successes it brings and answer questions about comprehension, supporting details, vocabulary, transitions, and more. The text is...
Primary
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Accommodating Students With Dyslexia [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This five page PDF resource guide provides great information on accommodating students who have dyslexia in all classroom settings. Accommodations on materials, instruction, and student performance are included.
Professional Doc
TESL Journal

Dyslexia: A Guide for Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This well thought out article introduces dyslexia to teachers, as well as causes and symptoms of dyslexia. The author also includes a synopsis of the teacher's role, and teaching methods designed for students with dyslexia. This site is...
Website
Other

Reading From Scratch: dyslexia.org

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the Reading From Scratch program that is based on scientific research to help students with dyslexia. This site features helpful hints for teachers, a bibliographies, definitions and more.
Graphic
Other

Understanding Dyslexia: What Are the Effects of Dyslexia

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic was developed to share a look at the effects of dyslexia.
Professional Doc
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Dyslexia

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Children with dyslexia often have poor phonological skills, resulting in difficulties with decoding, reading fluency, and spelling. Dyslexia can also impact reading comprehension and writing. Learn about the early warning signs for...
Handout
Other

Is the Corpus Callosum the Missing Link in Dyslexia?

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting article which explores the condition of dyslexia may be caused by a non functioning corpos callosum. Many examples and research findings are given to back this claim. Also, the symptoms of dyslexia are discussed.
Website
Yale University

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: Whoopi Goldberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about Whoopi Goldberg's struggle with dyslexia in school, and how her mother's support, and her own dreams of becoming an actress helped her.
Professional Doc
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Dyslexia: Beyond the Myth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article describes the most common characteristics of dyslexia and other learning disorders. The author offers suggestions about what to do if a reading problem is suspected.
Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: The Upside of Dyslexia

For Students 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about dyslexia and how it can boost creativity in students. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Dyslexia and High School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An expert shares her observations of a dyslexic student struggling to learn at school. Also included are numerous proven examples of differentiated instruction and accommodations that can help a student to succeed.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Dyslexia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain. [4:35]

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