In this literature worksheet, learners use Hamlet's soliloquy for a series of activities. Students match quotes with modern interpretations. Learners reflect on and relate to Hamlet's feelings. They also give advice to Hamlet.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons based on anti-American sentiments. Students respond to 4 talking point questions

In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners analyze a letter from a New York rioter over the Conscription Act. Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the letter to the editor of the New York Times.

Learners discuss the changes the characters go through in Shakespeare's play Macbeth. They discuss the themes of the play write an essay comparing current events to the themes of the play.

Students complete play and vocabulary analysis for William Shakespeare's Macbeth. In this Macbeth analysis lesson, students use an online research engine to locate passages that highlight Macbeth's response to fear and his descent into...

Students examine scenarios in which misspelling words may have unfortunate results. They create tightly written public service announcements convincing others that spelling matters.

Students consider how Socrates might have responded to extenuating circumstances: for example, if his sentence had been imposed by a tyrant rather than in a trial, or if it had been influenced by prejudice.

Students examine the characteristics that define a sustainable community at the local and global level. They create and prioritize a list of traits, read and discuss a magazine article, and create a poster.

Students study biography from the 19th century. They read "The Red Badge of Courage." Students research a topic from the list provided in the lesson and write a 5-7 page paper. They study lyrics and melodies of the confederacy and...

Students create a finished drawing with a dynamic, asymmetrical composition. Pencil sketches are encouraged for final projects. Students assess their own work prior to submitting the artwork.

Learners brainstorm and discuss the issues raised by Olympic drug cheating from history as well as today. They bring in examples of individuals who have been accused of drug cheating and examine their situations. In addition, they chart...

Students explore why drug testing happens and why drug use is a problem in sports. Students classify the consequences of using drugs while participating in sports. Students relate drug usage in their own lives and school backgrounds.

Students are given a copy of the "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and read them together. In groups, they match the rights listed on a master list with the articles in the Declaration and research specific rights using the...

Learners discuss the fear of slave rebellions in the South. They discuss the reasons behind this fear. Students draw a timeline showing slave resistance between the 1712-1831. They answer questions regarding slave revolts. Learners...

Students investigate the concept of truth and how it is to be used in life. The lesson includes a story that illustrates the kind of life one should live. The story has a light and dark side to it. Then students role play an interview...

Students brainstorm what it means to be honest and responsible. In groups, they share experiences from their own lives when they knew something was happening that was wrong. To end the lesson, they participate in a variety of role...

Students brainstorm what they believe having respect for someone else means. Individually, they share their own experiences about a time they felt respected and a time they did not. To end the lesson, they participate in a role-play...

Learners brainstorm a list of items to be gathered by knowing about someone else's culture and religion. As a class, they share something related to their culture and discuss. To end the lesson, they participate in a role-playing...

High schoolers participate in a lesson that is investigating the Progressive Era of history. They conduct research focusing on the role of women in era. The information provides the perspectives necessary to address the popular...

Students, after researching the backgrounds to both Longfellow and Freiligrath, examine and analyze selected works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow via his association with the German radical Ferdinand Freiligrath. They discuss and draw...

In this spelling instructional activity, learners practice self-improvement skills for checking a weekly spelling list for fifteen weeks straight. Students correct each word spelt incorrectly.

In this grammar and writing instructional activity, students finish each of 8 unfinished sentences by joining it to the sentence that comes after it. They look for the words, "who, which, and that" to determine where the sentences should...

In this Functions of Crime worksheet, students respond to various writing prompts including examining theories and theorists and explaining key concepts.