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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Guantanamera, a Poem and a Song

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The folk classic "Guantanamera," takes on added meaning when students learn of its origin. Cuban political activist Jose Marti and controversial American activist Pete Seeger, serve as the basis for a fascinating comparative study....
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: My Adidas: Letting Your Possessions Tell Your Story

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will listen to Run D.M.C.'s classic, "My Adidas", then they will think about everywhere their shoes have taken them and the story they have to tell. Using literary devices such as personification, point of view,...
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Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a "WebQuest," instructional activity in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Ain't That America

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students think that classic literature and historic events have little in common with life today, right? Think again! In this lesson, students get a chance to compare themes from classic novels or from American history to those found in...

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