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The House on Mango Street

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read The House on Mango Street and analyze why the author chose to tell this story and how the characters are affected by immigration, poverty, and discrimination. Students compare this story to others about immigration to...
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Who's on Trial Here?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss privacy issues that public personalities encounter when they are accused of committing a crime after reading an article in The New York Times. Students then write essays after researching several trials of public...
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Shakespeare Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 7th
In this William Shakespeare crossword activity, students read 26 clues about the life and writings of this famous playwright. Students insert their answers into this difficult crossword puzzle.
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Breaking News English: California Abduction

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Jacee Lee Dugard learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Breath, Eyes, Memory Study Questions and Suggested Essay Topics

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer and essay questions about Edwidge Danticat's "Breath, Eyes, Memory." Students may check some of their answers online.
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Breath, Eyes, Memory Quiz

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Catch-22 Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about Heller's Catch-22. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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I know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Essay Questions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature learning exercise, students respond to 15 short answer and essay questions about Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions about Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 18 short answer and essay questions based on Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at...
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Zimbabwe 'Blood Diamond' Trade Talks Collapse

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the reasons diamond sales were halted overseas.  In this lesson, students read an article that focuses on diamond trade and diamond sales, then complete numerous activities that check the reading comprehension of the...
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Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
Test basic plot comprehension of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with this online interactive quiz. Class members answer 15multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about the plot, characters, setting, and quotes from the play....
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Should We Celebrate Columbus Day?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather information about Columbus' impact on the Americas. They use the information to determine whether or not a fictitious community should continue to recognize Columbus Day.
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Setting the Stage from the Page

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the differences between the portrayal of characters in books and in motion pictures. Using the novel, The Kite Runner, students discuss the ways in which the characters can be interpreted. Students create original...
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Native Son

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Native Son worksheet, students read a one page passage from the book and then explain how the extract related to To Kill a Mockingbird. Students answer in essay form.
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House on Mango Street: Future Opportunities and Limitations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete a literary analysis lesson for House on Mango Streetby Sandra Cisneros. In this literary analysis lesson, students read and discuss the assigned chapters and complete an open mind diagram. Students write a letter from...
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The Concept of the Hero

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the symbolic implications for the concept of the hero with a focus on the Beowulf theme. In this hero concept lesson, students find specific examples of monsters from Beowulf to complete the chart. Students list the...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Elimination of Violence Against Women

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills instructional activity, learners read an article about Elimination of Violence Against Women. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice ...
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International Day In Support Of Torture Victims

For Students 7th - 8th
In this international day in support of torture victims worksheet, students read or listen to a passage the match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write...
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Idioms Quiz: Law 2

For Students 6th - 7th
In this online idioms quiz worksheet, students analyze the given idioms and complete the sentences with the correct meaning of the idiom. Students complete 10 online exercises.
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Leda and the Swan Questions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literary elements instructional activity, students explore Willaim Butler Yeats's poem "Leda and the Swan." Students then answer 5 short answer questions based on the poem.
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Ed/Ing Emotion Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th
In this emotion adjective activity, students read a situation and see how the writer feels. Each adjective is written with an -ed ending and an -ing ending. 
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Kobe Bryant

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Kobe Bryant learning exercise, students read a selection about the athlete's life, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Maya Angelou

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Maya Angelou and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...

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