Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Historical Fiction - Based on facts or purely fiction?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, after reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then, working in a cooperative learning group, they create a HyperStudio presentation.
Study Guide
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: "Much Ado About Nothing"

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed synopsis and assessment of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", made specifically for students preparing for the GCSE test. Site includes links to context, plot, character, dramatic effect, themes and language. With sample...
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: "The Merchant of Venice"

For Students 9th - 10th
An independent review/assessment for students of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice". This site takes students through the details of context, plot, themes, characters, and dramatic effect in the play. Made for students preparing to...