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Breaking News English: Wikipedia
In this Wikipedia instructional activity, 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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Taming the Wild Wiki
Take a look at the credibility of online sources such as Wikipedia. Discussion points and handouts are included to facilitate a meaningful and informative dialogue. Tips are given on how to determine if a Wikipedia article is reliable...
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Active Reading with American History
Explore connections within and between informational texts with this lesson about encyclopedia articles. Middle schoolers write encyclopedia articles focusing on topics in American history. They discuss how to determine credibility...
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Flags as Tools to Share Identity
Students compare flags, locate states on map with flag picture or miniature. Read a newspaper article outlining five vexillology standards for rating flags. They develop a personal flag with an essay interpreting their flag to the reader.
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The Importance of Revolutions in Our Lives
Sixth graders examine different revolutions that occurred throughout history (Industrial revolution, French revolution, etc.). In this social studies and World history instructional activity, 6th graders research an assigned revolution...
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Evaluate the Main Characters? Problem-Solving Processes
High schoolers read passages from several sources and evaluate the text for various criteria. In this problem solving lesson, students evaluate character problem solving processes after reading passages. They will use a Venn Diagram to...
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Using Articles with Names of Countries
In this using articles with names of countries worksheet, learners read the explanations and examples of using the with names of countries, then interactively select the correct article for 20 countries with immediate online feedback and...
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors
An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...
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Wikipedia: Norse Mythology
Extensive encyclopedia article on Norse mythology, including many eye-catching pictures. Easy to navigate from an outline of the article and a detailed menu of topics on the right side of the screen. Includes discussion of sources,...
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Central Michigan University: Website Research: Wikipedia References
This resource discusses the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a research resource, and things to be cautious about. One thing the articles can often help with though is to give you a list of references as a good starting point to begin...
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Wikipedia: William Faulkner
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a brief biography on the life and work of novelist William Faulkner is found on this site. It contains information on his style of writing and the themes of many of his works. There is...
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Wikipedia: Simple English Edition
A subsite of the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia, in a simple English format for students of all ages with limited English reading abilities. Simple English uses easy words and short sentences. The Simple English version of...
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Wikipedia: Simple English Edition
A subsite of the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia, in a simple English format for students of all ages with limited English reading abilities. Simple English uses easy words and short sentences. The Simple English version of...
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Wikipedia: Animism
This is an encyclopedia entry for the word "Animism." It provides a comprehensive discussion of the term including definition, background, proponents, and references.
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Wikipedia: Epilogue
This in an encyclopedia entry for the word "Epilogue." It defines the term, provides background information, and discusses its use in literature and in film.
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Wikipedia: Diary
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on the diary discusses the transition from the first diaries being used strictly for business to diaries being used for personal use. Also gives details on diary (or journal) writing during the 21st...
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Wikipedia: Haitian Creole
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
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Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
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Wikipedia: Tagalog Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on Tagalog / Filipino, the official language of the Phillipines. Provides information on known history and influences and Tagalog's selection as the national language. Gives examples of words incorporated...
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Wikipedia: Aesthetics (Or Esthetics)
A Wikipedia Encyclopedia article that defines aesthetics and discusses it in a number of contexts, including literature. A broad definition of the term is provided at the top of the page, and then links are provided to discussions of the...
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Wikipedia: To Kill a Mockingbird
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores the 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The article includes a description, a plot summary, and a look at the movie adaptation and other cultural influences.
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Wikipedia: John Skelton
This site is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the British poet John Skelton (1460-1529 CE). The page has numerous in-text links to other pertinent information.
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Wikipedia: Henrik Ibsen
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives some wonderful insight into Henrik Ibsen's (1828-1906 CE) controversial playwriting style. It discusses four of his plays and the controversy surrounding these. The article also gives some...