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Parables Extension Worksheet: the Sower and the Two Builders
In this parables learning exercise, students retell the parable of The Sower and The Two Builders, write their own parable, draw pictures, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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Crime and Justice
Students investigate what happens when someone is arrested. They engage in a mock trial role play about a burglary. They engage in the process of the Criminal Justice System from arrest to sentencing.
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Smoking On TV and In Films
Young scholars identify and discuss young peoples' attitudes towards smoking and the power of TV and film on their daily lives. They critically evaluate comments about tobacco smoking. In addition, they place on a graph the reasons...
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An Introduction to Citizenship and Sacrifice
Pupils are introduced to a simple review of citizenship and sacrifice though the lives of Washington and Lee. The lesson is portrayed as a play and fosters personal application opf the concepts revealed.
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Choices and Consequences
First graders explore the relationships between the choices one makes and the consequences that follow. The importance of choices in context of getting along with others is stressed throughout the instructional activity.
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American Dragon: Jake Long
Students, after viewing the film "American Dragon," by Jake Long, explore and analyze the importance of legends and the unique cultures others grow up in. They stress the need for having a good self-esteem and assess how to work together...
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Civil War
Students consider what it was like for black regiments during the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson, students view segments of "Glory," and "The Descendants of the 29th Regiment." Students discuss the conditions of black...
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Responsibility
Students investigate the importance of accepting responsibility and demonstrating self awareness.
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Light in August by William Faulkner
In this literature learning exercise, learners respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Faulkner's Light in August. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 29 short answer and essay questions based on Thackeray's Vanity Fair. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at...
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Demian Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Hesse's Demian. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Once and Future King by T.H. White
In this literature activity, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Once and Future King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Dubliners Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions about Joyce's Dubliners. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Color Purple Essay Questions
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Walker's The Color Purple. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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The Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about The Oedipus Trilogy. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
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Richard III by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Richard III. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer and essay questions about The Return of the Native. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Doctor Faustus - Essay Questions
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Idylls of the King - Essay Questions
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Idylls of the King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions based on Winesburg, Ohio. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.
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Britishness
Students view and analyze the film "Island People" and discuss the portrayal of 1940s working Britain. They watch and analyze the film, then in small groups write and present a pitch and script for a short film that explores the concept...
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Point of View and Mentor Relationships
Tenth graders analyze the role of mentors, point of view, and prejudice using the texts of To Kill a Mockingbird and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. For this literature analysis lesson, 10th graders review Scout's...
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Cuentos
Students revise Spanish mystery stories. They sequence the events from a group's mystery story and suggest revisions for the setting. They revise their stories using the suggestions from classmates and describe characters in folktales....
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the Bronze Bow By Elizabeth George Speare
Sixth graders learn about how Rome occupied ancient Palestine around 35 BC to 35 AD through cartography mathematics, creative writing and art.