Name Geneology Essay

Read to gain an understanding of the author's intent or purpose. Learners analyze a persuasive text, identify the author's purpose, and evaluate the claims used as support. They then compose a persuasive essay of their own.

Students read autobiographical works and complete various activities. In this Maya Angelou lesson, students read "Still I Rise" to create an impression of the poet. Students read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and extend vocabulary,...

Learners compare and contrast the literature of the Republic of Korea to that of the United States with an emphasis on women writers. For this women writers lesson, students complete a 30 page packet of analysis activities for women...

A teacher's guide for Kindred provides instructors with a wealth of materials to enrich either a full-class reading or independent study of Octavia E. Butler's popular science fiction novel. The activities are designed to encourage...

Young scholars research their family history through ethnographical study. They locate information through a variety of sources, interview people, write a report and present an oral presentation to the class.

Tenth graders participate in an activity in which they practice paraphrasing sections of primary and secondary documents. They are to share their paraphrasing with the class to help with their confidence speaking in front of a group.

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about James Joyce's Ulysses. Students may check some of their answers online.

Students are asked how would you describe your yourself (Racial/Ethnic). Students read Little Boxes, where it is discussed that the author describes that backgrounds of her parents. They continue to read where they still need to come...

Investigate ethical issues surrounding the Decode project in Iceland. Middle and high schoolers take the positions of the Icelandic government, scientific researchers, and citizens and defend or refute the Decode project in a Reykjavik...

Students analyze the novel, "The Sound and the Fury," written by iam Faulkner, tracing the changing South. Through the narrative structure, the point of view, and the relationship between change and characterization, students view the...