Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt
Site contains a wealth of information on the ancient Egyptians and their way of life. Among the things discussed include ancient Egyptian mythology, their daily life, death and burial rituals, Egyptian writing, plus much more!
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Metamorphosis Stories of Change
The goal of this activity is for students to learn how to tell a story in order to make a complex topic (such as global warming or ozone holes) easier for a reader to grasp. Students realize that the narrative impulse underlies even...
Crayola
Crayola: Celestial Characters (Lesson Plan)
A fun lesson plan incorporating language arts, science, and art. Students read myths and legends about the sun, moon, or stars, then create a sculpture, and write their own story about it. Also provides adaptations and a list of...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite: 'The Origin of the Milky Way'
See an example of how one teacher used this painting by Tintoretto to inspire her students to write and draw.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher
Teaching resources, lesson plans, study guides, and other resources cataloged for easy access by language arts teachers. The majority of resources deal with reading and literature, although there are also sections on grammar, writing,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher
Teaching resources, lesson plans, study guides, and other resources cataloged for easy access by language arts teachers. The majority of resources deal with reading and literature, although there are also sections on grammar, writing,...
Free Management Library
Management Assistance Program: Guide to Ethics Management
This website has an extensive discussion on business ethics. The article discusses two broad areas of business ethics, management discipline, and 10 myths about business ethics.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Myth and Truth Independence Day
Contains plans for three lessons that explore the fact and fiction surrounding the Declaration of Independence and Independence Day. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to resources used in the...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Using Thesis Statements
The first part of this page lists five characteristics of a thesis statement and gives examples of a poor and an effective statement for each characteristic. The second part of the handout dispels common myths about the thesis statement.
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
First World War
First World war.com: Prose & Poetry Robert Graves: A Twentieth Century Life
This detailed article covers all of Graves' work, not just his war writing. Although it lacks a bibliography, it is written by a Graves scholar from the University of Maryland, and mentions specifically the work of others studying Graves.
Other
Egyptian Symbols: Symbol List Egypt
This site proves to be a useful site which depicts frequently used Egyptian symbols; clicking on the symbol will provide its meaning and usage. The site also includes a glossary of Egyptian mythology.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Africa
This site is about ancient Africa. The site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archeology.
Other
Critical Thinking Community: Remodeling Lessons Grades 4 6
Learn to re-model your lesson plans to include room for critical thought and higher levels of learning. Re-modeled lessons cite specific critical thinking strategies. Wonderful examples include " Writing Haiku," "Myths," "Sojourner...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Colonial Literature Assignments
This lesson focuses on the assignments for the unit on Colonial Literature. It features a list of reading assignments, thought questions, a mini-research project assignment, and links to websites on Native American Culture and Native...
Other
On "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Acclaimed literary critic Dana Gioia analyzes Longfellow's classic narrative poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," encouraging readers to see beyond the story into the rationale for the structure and style of the poem.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
This site provides a detailed overview of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Content includes an introduction to the text, three versions of the full text, numerous essays and articles which explore the text, and other resources.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Captain John Smith
An article about Captain John Smith, originally published in the "Colonial Williamsburg Journal." Provides a detailed look at the myth and the reality that surround Smith's life and writings. Contains extensive quotes and analysis from...
Emory University
Odyssey Online: Ancient Rome
Terrific site about ancient Rome. Site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. There are also games to play as you go along.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Near East
Illustrated overview of the ancient Near East. Topic coverage includes peopole, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Dyslexia
Children with dyslexia often have poor phonological skills, resulting in difficulties with decoding, reading fluency, and spelling. Dyslexia can also impact reading comprehension and writing. Learn about the early warning signs for...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Making Rain
Your students will enjoy making their own rainstick while learning about poetry and expressing their feelings about rain. This three-part lesson gives step-by-step instructions, as well as an assessment rubric.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Leslie Marmon Silko
This site features links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko. Come and explore the world of this amazing author.
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