Curated OER
Citizenship
In this citizenship worksheet, students complete a true/false checklist about being a good citizen and complete discussion questions after watching a referenced video. Suggestions for writing and activities are also given.
Curated OER
Fizzwiggling First Lines Quiz!
For this first lines worksheet, students participate in matching fifteen book titles written by Roald Dahl to their fifteen opening lines by drawing a line from one to the other.
Curated OER
Mehen - Egyptian Activity Sheet
In this Egyptian game worksheet, students cut out the game board and the game pieces and follow the directions to play "Mehen", the snake game.
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Writing Catchy Introductions
In this introductory paragraph learning exercise, students learn techniques for writing an attention-catching introductory paragraph. Students then read several introductory paragraphs and determine which strategies were used.
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People are People
Students examine the Holocaust and segregation to explain the Human Condition.
Curated OER
Mythology - What Is It?
Learners explore Greek mythology. In this mythology instructional activity, students discuss and define mythology. Learners view pictures and associate them with the correct Greek myth. Students answer trivia questions about their...
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Bein' With You This Way
Pupils complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Bein' With You This Way. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions,...
Curated OER
Scotty T-Rex: Inspiring History All Year Round
Young scholars study changes that occur in geological and historical time. They place themselves in relationship to the universe, the world, Canada, and Saskatchewan.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The True Story of My Life by Hans Christian Andersen
Read about Hans Christian Andersen, the author of "The Little Mermaid" and other fairy tales. This autobiography is translated from the Danish by Mary Howitt.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Story of My Life From Childhood to Manhood by George Ebers
Read the full text of the autobiography "The Story of My Life from Childhood to Manhood" by George Ebers. George Ebers is known for discovering the Egyptian medical papyrus at Luxor.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Helen Keller: The Story of My Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart uses Helen Keller: The Story of My Life from the 2003 edition of The Language of Literature. Students will discuss the story as well as learn concepts such as point of view, conflict,...
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: A Day of My Life
This ebook version of George Nugent-Bankes's A Day Of My Life has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Google
Las Cumbres Colegio: Pam Munoz Ryan: The Friend Who Changed My Life
This adapted passage, written by Pam Munoz Ryan, shares the story of two girls. At the beginning of the story, two girls are enemies, but by the end, their relationship is transformed into a life-changing friendship.
PBS
Pbs Kids: It's My Life: School: Test Stress
A peek into the life of a school-aged child provides useful tools on test taking, time management, peer relations, cheating issues, and more. Listen to testimonials, take real-time surveys, and participate in multiple-ending stories on...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Peter Abelard
At this site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read an excerpt from Abelard's translated autobiography entitled "The Story of My Misfortunes." Includes an informative introduction about Abelard and his life.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: My Life. The Story of a Provincial by Anton Chekhov
The full text of the novel My Life. The Story of a Provincial by Anton Chekhov. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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American Friends Service Committee: It's My Life [Pdf]
A guide to alternatives after high school entitled "It's My Life". This guide helps young people plan their own career paths includes some stories of youths who made some choices outside of the box.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald
This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy
Use this site to learn about Annie Sullivan's work to improve the lives and education of the blind. This article includes images and "related links" for further reading and research.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Suggestions for Writing Memoirs: Memories of a Pet or Object
This lesson, inspired by Gary Paulsen's My Life in Dog Years, helps students write memoirs or narratives about their lives through the eyes of a pet, a favorite pair of jeans, or their shoes. Students choose one item that is very close...
CBS
Cbs News: Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather
The author of this article tells the story of his grandfather, Shri Dharam Jit Jigyasu, who was present when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. The video interview he had with his grandfather in 2000 can also be seen. His grandfather...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Helen Keller
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968 CE), noted for her numerous literary accomplishments despite her severe handicaps.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Georg Ebers
This site features the author Georg Ebers including the full text of 18 novels, one nonfiction work, and two short stories.