Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Guideline for Book Reports -- Southern Literature and the Old South Myth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the guidelines for giving their book report on Southern Literature. With a partner, they work together to develop a catchy phrase to grab the reader's attention. They must also include whether the book is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Find Your Style

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners read a story and demonstrate their fluency and comprehension by retelling it to a partner. For this reading lesson plan, students follow a note taking sheet provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Student Created Course Descriptions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a powerpooint presentation for next year's incoming class outlining the curriculum. Working in groups, 6th graders are assigned a portion of the curriculum to cover in their presentation. Multimedia slides are...
Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Black Lost Cause:critical Analysis of Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the research by historians to try to determine the extent to which African Americans fought for the Confederate cause. They examined letters, service records, anecdotes, photographs, pension records, etc. but were unable to say...
Website
Other

Index of Collection of Old Newspaper Anecdotes

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Lyons's collection of historical newspaper anecdotes, articles, quotes, and bits and pieces from old newspapers are listed in this index. With a click of the mouse you can read and see many examples.
Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Types of Details: Flashcards

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This is a set of interactive flashcards defining words that have to do with details in writing: supporting details, facts, opinion, examples, anecdotes, and statistics.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Facts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson clarifies what writers mean when using the term "facts." This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Article
Other

Beginning Reporting: The News Lead Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Sometimes the best way to begin is with an anecdote or example. Reporter Jim Hall of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star gives tips about how to write effectively with this approach.