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Poetry Society

The Jumblies

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Who would ever think to go to sea in a sieve? Only Edward Lear's Jumblies! The poem "The Jumblies" is the inspiration for these poetry reading and writing activities that ask learners to think about how strangers are different, consider...
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English Club

Pronunciation: Syllables

For Students 1st - 6th Standards
How many syllables are in the word pronunciation? Assist your pupils with both syllables and pronunciation with a series of activities. Learners categorize words, practice saying them out loud, and then play a game.
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Novelinks

Oedipus the King: Organizational Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Designed for teachers of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, this packet provides information about themes and literary devices used in the play. Appropriate for first-time and veteran teachers of Sophocles' tragedy. 
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Prestwick House

The Poetry of Bob Dylan

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Bob Dylan's selection as the 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first songwriter ever to receive the honor, has focused the attention of a new generation on the work of the legendary artist. Class members...
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National Constitution Center

Born in the U.S.A: Music as Political Protest

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Though often used in shows of patriotism, Bruce Springsteen's 1985 song "Born in the U.S.A." is critical of America's role in the Vietnam war and its treatment of American veterans. High schoolers analyze the song's lyrics in an activity...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Bird Communication

For Students 5th - 8th
Sing for your dinner! Investigate the purpose of bird songs and strategies birds use to communicate. Through the lessons, individuals learn how to recognize different types of bird communication as well as hypothesize the purpose of...
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Prestwick House

Antigone

For Students 9th - 12th
Readers of Antigone are asked to recall events in Sophocles' tragedy to complete a 24-clue crossword puzzle. An engaging way to review for a final assessment.
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Honors College at Scholar Commons

From Start to Strike: A Lesson Plan for the Whole Theatre Experience

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Introduce young thespians to all aspects of the theater. A syllabus for a one-semester drama course provides lessons that take learners from the history of drama to the many facets of play production.
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University of North Carolina

Music

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Music is a universal pleasure, but writing about it can be a little trickier. An informative handout discusses common types of music writing assignments that one might encounter in a college-level course. Individuals read about musical...
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Poetry4kids

How to Write a Repetition Poem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A repetition poem is the focus of a lesson that challenges scholars to compose an original piece. To add meaning to their poem, authors choose words to repeat at the start of most lines.  
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Curated OER

The Cold War Era 1949-1989: What Really Happened

For Teachers 11th
This novel approach to a discussion of the Cold War can be a way to introduce the topic in your classroom. The presentation is supposed to be played in conjunction with the song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. It features lists...
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Curated OER

You Bleed, You Learn?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Jump back into the 90s with Alannis Morissette's song "You Learn." After hearing the song, small groups analyze the lyrics and write an essay about a mistake they've learned from. Use the example sentences to identify the denotative and...
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Curated OER

Arkansas State Anthem

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Does your state have an anthem? Consider using it to launch a study of poetic imagery. Class members research the poet, the history of the song, the images presented, the format, and the tone. Conclude with a class sing-along.  
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Curated OER

Sk8er Boi (Skater Boy)

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners listen to and analyze the lyrics for Avril Lavigne's song, Sk8er Boi. They discuss and interpret the vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and various grammar structures used in the lyrics.
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Curated OER

Childhood Feelings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Student explore feelings, how to deal with them and how to express feelings. For this feelings lesson, students discuss different ways they feel. Students sing songs about feelings and show actions for each feeling.
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Curated OER

Rock Music

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners create percussion instruments using limestone and other rocks. They use instruments to perform a song.
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Curated OER

Woody Guthrie: Life and Art

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Woody Guthrie will capture the imagination of even your most reluctant learners. Using his work, your class will develop their skills in non-fiction reading comprehension, interpreting primary source material, and use of multiple forms...
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Curated OER

Click and Drag Music Composition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in small groups using SMART Board Technology to write a 4 measure music composition. studying the basic structure and vocabulary of written music is the goal of this experience.
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Curated OER

Puss in Boots/Jamil and the Clever Cat

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read the story PUSS IN BOOTS identifying main characters, setting, and significant events. They then read the story JAMIL AND THE CLEVER CAT and compare it with the story PUSS IN BOOTS compiling a list of characters,...
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Curated OER

Singing Patriotic Music

For Teachers K - 4th
Students sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of patriotic music, including "America" and "The Star Spangled Banner," to sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.
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Curated OER

Survivors

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain their understanding of their strength and how it is helpful in a group situation. They also complete graphic organizers by writing at least four of their own personal strengths. Students write about their...
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Curated OER

Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet 5

For Students 6th - 7th
For this sentence completion worksheet, students read 10 sentences that have a missing word or phrase. From 4 choices, students select the most correct words to complete the sentence.
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Curated OER

The Meanest English Teacher Ever

For Students 4th - 6th
Upper graders will use a reading comprehension worksheet about the meanest teacher to practice comprehension. They will read a 5 page story titled The Meanest English Teacher Ever and answer 4 comprehension questions about it. 
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Curated OER

After School Snacks

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this after school snacks worksheet, students look at food labels and determine how much "phe" is in foods. Students complete 22 problems total.

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