Curated OER
CTBS Mechanics Practice #4: Punctuation Errors
In this CTBS mechanics practice worksheet, students identify and correct punctuation errors, in a multiple choice format, a total of thirty seven questions.
Curated OER
Punctuating Adverb Clauses
In this grammar worksheet, students review and discuss the general rules for punctuating adverb clauses. Students then place a comma where one is needed in ten sentences with adverb clauses.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson Won the Election
The election of 1801 shaped the way we elect our president today, as Congress adopted the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Features portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Letters From Thomas Jefferson
In this collection from the University of Virginia you can access a collection of letters written by Thomas Jefferson to his contemporaries.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Short biography of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States. A color portrait is provided.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Timeline
This detailed timeline describes Thomas Jefferson's life, spanning the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the early Republic. You will also find maps and written documents within this collection.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: The Letters of Thomas Jefferson
An enormous collection of the original text of the personal letters written by Thomas Jefferson between 1743 and 1826 to many influential political leaders and friends.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Thomas Jefferson Papers
Learn about the Thomas Jefferson Papers, a collection of more than 27,000 original documents from the life of Thomas Jefferson. Includes a portrait, a timeline and an overview of the collection. Click on "browse by series" to view the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Exhibit
The Library of Congress has created an exhibit which focuses on the extraordinary legacy of Thomas Jefferson--founding father, farmer, architect, inventor, slaveholder, book collector, scholar, diplomat, and the third president of the...
University of Virginia
Uva Libraries: Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson
The life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) is given here in his own words. Includes a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Thomas Jefferson
Arguably one of the most accomplished American in history, this brief biography features Thomas Jefferson and his written contributions to American literature. Click "Thomas Jefferson Activities" for related materials.
Library of Congress
Loc: Presidents as Poets: Thomas Jefferson
Insight into the appreciation of poetry by President Thomas Jefferson. Includes a transcript of his poem entitled, "To Ellen".
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers
Access a collection of Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers provided for by the University of Virginia. Content ranges from bills to "Observations on a Whale Fishery" to Opinions on French Treaties.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Duel: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson's political career (both nationally and in the state of Virginia), the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his retirement at Monticello.
Other
Monticello Explorer: Thomas Jefferson
Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Thomas Jefferson
An extensive online biography of Thomas Jefferson written by Edward S. Ellis. Includes a search index, a large set of questions, special study ideas, and several essays on Jeffersonian topics.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This easy-to-navigate site has Thomas Jefferson's biography, events in his life, an image gallery, several video clips.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This comprehensive resource takes you through the life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) before and after his presidency.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Our Country: Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
PublicBookShelf.com provides brief information on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including quotes on his policy.
Other
Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson
The Library of Congress has compiled a site with a lot of information, pictures and actual documents about Thomas Jefferson.