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BibleGateway
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4 to 12
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This site provides the text of the Bible in five different translations. A search feature allows students to locate specific words and phrases in any of the texts. ...more
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This site provides the text of the Bible in five different translations. A search feature allows students to locate specific words and phrases in any of the texts.
tag(s): religions (120)
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Use this site for easy searching of the bible. This site would be useful in any philosophy or religion class. Save the site as a favorite on classroom computers, allowing students to use it for research.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Random House Books for Young People: Teacher's Resource Center - Random House
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1 to 8
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Lots of interesting materials here! Teacher's resources are organized by many categories-- alphabetical, thematic, and award winners. An especially interesting listing is one for reluctant...more
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Lots of interesting materials here! Teacher's resources are organized by many categories-- alphabetical, thematic, and award winners. An especially interesting listing is one for reluctant readers. Links to Children's Book Council, American Library, Children's Literature Web and others make this a good stop to shop.
tag(s): reading lists (76)
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Use this site to obtain reading lists, book guides, and recommendations for read-aloud books for the classroom. Make sure to check for updates, as the site gets new lists continuously.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Full Texts - Project Gutenberg - Project Gutenberg
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1 to 12
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Begun in 1971, this "historic" site furnishes e- texts of significance and merit. The evolution and history of the Official and Original Project Web site provided makes interesting...more
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Begun in 1971, this "historic" site furnishes e- texts of significance and merit. The evolution and history of the Official and Original Project Web site provided makes interesting reading. The Gutenberg Project attempts to make important texts accessible to as many readers as possible.
tag(s): book lists (161), novels (34)
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Use this site to search for readings and resources your school may not be able to purchase for all students. The site would also be a helpful resource to students on the off chance they forgot the books at school or for some reason lost access. Post this site on the teacher webpage to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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That's Not Fair - Yale University
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4 to 6
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Students strengthen skills in process writing, creative thinking, inductive reasoning, and cooperative work by using detective fiction. After working together to solve a mysterious...more
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Students strengthen skills in process writing, creative thinking, inductive reasoning, and cooperative work by using detective fiction. After working together to solve a mysterious "murder" among the book stacks in the school library, students are introduced to a collection of children's detective novels representing a wide range of reading levels and cultural settings. While class lessons apply to any and all selections, each student is assigned a book that reflects his/her individual reading level.
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As a class, try to solve this literary mystery which involves a murder among the bookshelves in a library. While working on solving who did it, students will learn about a wide variety of intermediate detective novels. Have student pair or small groups of students pick whichever one is of the most interest and get it either online or make a trip to the school library to find the book. Have the pairs or small groups report out about their book to their peers after completion. Be sure they plan out their presentation by using a storyboard creator such as SuperNotecard. Students can then finalize their presentations using a tool like Make Beliefs Comix, or Powtoon. As a wrap up for this unit you may also want to have students solve the online interactive mystery Murder at the Met: An American Art Mystery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Fiction Selections: Connecting Film to Literature for First and - Yale University
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3 to 12
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Using Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and E.T., introduce young students to the genre of science fiction while enhancing their reading and writing skills. Students learn how to review...more
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Using Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and E.T., introduce young students to the genre of science fiction while enhancing their reading and writing skills. Students learn how to review films, recognize themes, compare/contrast films with literature, and role-play.
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans on this site! This lesson is a great way to connect content to something students are really interested in - movies. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Recognizing Stereotypical Images of African Americans in Television and Movies - Yale University
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4 to 6
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This unit will enable students to define stereotyping, identify how blacks have been portrayed in film and television, illustrate how these stereotypes have had damaging effects on...more
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This unit will enable students to define stereotyping, identify how blacks have been portrayed in film and television, illustrate how these stereotypes have had damaging effects on society, and understand how to constructively deal with stereotyping in their personal lives.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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Explore this site to find out what a stereotype is. Explore the suggested movies and TV shows to find out the damage stereotyping has done to African Americans. Many libraries have the movies and TV series for your perusal.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pocahontas, From Fiction to Fact: Using Disney's Film to Teach the - Yale University
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4 to 6
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This unit uses the Disney movie and two other versions to discover the truth about Pocahontas, the Powhatans, their encounters with the English in 1607, and the geography and climate...more
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This unit uses the Disney movie and two other versions to discover the truth about Pocahontas, the Powhatans, their encounters with the English in 1607, and the geography and climate of Virginia.
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and classroom activities on this page! Great for an English classroom, plus the activities work on creating critical thinking in students. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literature and Art Through Our Eyes: The African American Children - Yale University
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3 to 4
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Increase students' awareness of African American culture through a study of books and art that integrates the elementary curriculum. Cultural traditions, extended family relationships,...more
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Increase students' awareness of African American culture through a study of books and art that integrates the elementary curriculum. Cultural traditions, extended family relationships, and life in urban America are the predominant themes highlighted in the selected readings and art works.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130), cultures (289)
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Explore some of the readings on this site about African American culture, deepening your student's knowledge about African American cultural traditions, extended family relationships, and life in urban America. Have small groups of students create a mural on a large piece of butcher block paper, reflecting what they have learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literature of the U.S. Civil War - Yale University
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4 to 8
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This unit investigates the Civil War through children's literature, using multiple approaches to learning including reading, writing, dramatization, and music. ...more
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This unit investigates the Civil War through children's literature, using multiple approaches to learning including reading, writing, dramatization, and music.
tag(s): civil war (146), literature (215)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans that are offered on this site about the Civil War. The unit plan offers varying approaches, such as small and large group work varying on what is more efficient in your classroom. This lesson plan is worth sorting through the large amount of text - be patient!Older students can keep a blog sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using Seesaw, reviewed here.
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Friday Funtastic and Friends: The Art of Story-Telling Through Film - Yale University
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1 to 2
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Puppetry and art are combined in this unit that helps young children approach film and literature in a more critical manner. Active participation is emphasized as students practice...more
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Puppetry and art are combined in this unit that helps young children approach film and literature in a more critical manner. Active participation is emphasized as students practice skills in illustration, writing, oral reading, acting, and narration. Lessons center around the films Heidi, Dumbo, and The Secret Garden.
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Take advantage of the "Sample Lesson Plans" to use with your students. Try some of the fun activities suggested by the site in response to the beloved films Heidi, Dumbo, and The Secret Garden. Children can make pictures, write, read, and act as well as practice summarizing and retelling the story of each movie.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Folktales Through African Art - Yale University
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3 to 5
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The cultural and religious beliefs inherent in traditional African society are explored in this unit that exposes students to the sculpture and stories of three different African cultures....more
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The cultural and religious beliefs inherent in traditional African society are explored in this unit that exposes students to the sculpture and stories of three different African cultures. By examining artwork with an understanding of the people who created it, students develop a more authentic impression of this ethnic group. A variety of art-related activities are included in this eight-week unit.
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Have students read a selected African folktale from the unit, then view examples of traditional African masks. They can sketch or write a brief response explaining how the themes, characters, or symbolism in the story connect to the masks' imagery and design. Have students design their own mask inspired by a character or spirit, then write a short folktale that features the mask in a meaningful way. They can share their mask and story with classmates to experience how art and storytelling work together in African traditions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World War II As Seen Through Children's Literature - Yale University
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1 to 12
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This site will show the pervasive influence of World War II on children's literature. ...more
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This site will show the pervasive influence of World War II on children's literature.
tag(s): world war 2 (169)
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African-American Culture Through the Use of Children's Literature - Yale University
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2 to 4
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Explore African-American poetry and fiction in this study using a wide gamut of language arts skills integrated with social studies themes about community, family, and culture. ...more
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Explore African-American poetry and fiction in this study using a wide gamut of language arts skills integrated with social studies themes about community, family, and culture.
tag(s): poetry (196), short stories (18)
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Developing Thinking and Reasoning Skills in Primary Learners Using Detective Fiction - Yale University
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1 to 3
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Use detective fiction to address critical and creative thinking skills with early elementary students. The Private Eyes Club Mysteries, Nate the Great, and the Cam Jansen series form...more
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Use detective fiction to address critical and creative thinking skills with early elementary students. The Private Eyes Club Mysteries, Nate the Great, and the Cam Jansen series form the basis for this unit that progresses from basic recall of information to more complex problem-solving activities.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), mysteries (27)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities hosted on this site! Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on. As a rainy day activity, read one of the featured mysteries together, and encourage students to notice the clues present as you read, stopping the reading to note each one. After you have finished the book, students retell the story to a partner, including the hints that helped the hero to solve the mystery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cultural Understanding Through Folklore - Yale University
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2 to 4
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Students explore folktales from a variety of cultures, learn about different nations and traditions, and gain an understanding of the common man's universal hopes, dreams, and fears....more
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Students explore folktales from a variety of cultures, learn about different nations and traditions, and gain an understanding of the common man's universal hopes, dreams, and fears. Using the folktale genre as a tool, students are encouraged to glean information about the personal, everyday lives of people throughout history.
tag(s): folktales (35)
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Take advantage of the free unit guide on this website! It's not in typical lesson plan form, but it is very helpful and a great guide for connecting Social Studies and Language arts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrate A People! - Yale University
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K to 3
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Celebrate A People! is a complete unit featuring many books and activities related to many diverse cultures. Although the site is text-heavy, there are topics to click on to the ...more
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Celebrate A People! is a complete unit featuring many books and activities related to many diverse cultures. Although the site is text-heavy, there are topics to click on to the left to find what you are looking for. The lesson activities include supply lists and lesson stems. The unit, as written, is 16 weeks. However, you can pick and choose which parts fit your lessons or use this site to learn about new literature for students.
tag(s): african american (130), book lists (161), kwanzaa (23)
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Save this site as a favorite on your classroom computer for easy reference later. Rather than using the entire lesson unit, you could sprinkle these book suggestions throughout your curriculum, making it more multicultural.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beyond R. L. Stine: Read-Aloud Books and Group Activities for Fifth Graders - Yale University
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4 to 6
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Want to know what books are favorites for 5th-grade students? TeachStarter gives a summary of 53 mentor texts and classroom read-alouds. Each book contains a blurb and some classroom...more
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Want to know what books are favorites for 5th-grade students? TeachStarter gives a summary of 53 mentor texts and classroom read-alouds. Each book contains a blurb and some classroom teaching ideas. Some books featured include: A Wrinkle in Time, Tuck Everlasting, Julie of the Wolves, Walk Two Moons, and more.
tag(s): book lists (161), independent reading (83)
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Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to create a summary of a book. Students can create a quiz using Kahoot!, reviewed here. Students can use Trading Card Creator reviewed here to design a new book cover.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beauty is More Than Skin Deep: Examining the Positive and Negative Depictions - Yale University
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3 to 5
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Using a variety of children's films (especially Disney productions) and literature, students examine positive and negative depictions of physical appearance and develop an awareness...more
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Using a variety of children's films (especially Disney productions) and literature, students examine positive and negative depictions of physical appearance and develop an awareness of how these characteristics influence their own perceptions of certain characters. An excellent unit to enhance self-esteem, social awareness, and foster a more positive self-concept in young children.
tag(s): movies (52), social and emotional learning (195)
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Students can use Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here to create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Disney movies. Students can create a comic showcasing positive body image using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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African-American Folktales and their Use in an Integrated Curriculum - Yale University
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2 to 5
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This unit from the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute presents a collection of African American folktales as a foundation for understanding the heritage, history, and cultural resilience...more
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This unit from the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute presents a collection of African American folktales as a foundation for understanding the heritage, history, and cultural resilience of African American communities. Through carefully selected tales and integrated lesson plans, the unit helps students develop listening, speaking, reading, writing, art, vocabulary, social studies, and even math and science skills, using folktales as a cross-curricular springboard. Teachers are guided to introduce folktales by building background on the stories' origins, exploring vocabulary, reading aloud or performing the tales, and then inviting students to respond, summarize, reflect, or extend the stories through writing, discussion, art, or related subject activities. Ultimately, this unit aims to strengthen students' literacy and creative expression while honoring the power of oral tradition and storytelling rooted in African American history.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130)
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Share a short African American folktale from the unit and have students sit in small circles to discuss one question: What message or lesson do you think this story is trying to teach? Invite students to choose a character from a folktale and act out how that character might move, speak, or react in a given situation. Select new or challenging words from the unit's stories. Have students create illustrated vocabulary cards that show the meaning through images and context.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Read Across America - NEA
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K to 12
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Here's a chance to participate in a national (American) effort to encourage adults to read to children. NEA's Read Across America program wants every adult to read to a child ...more
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Here's a chance to participate in a national (American) effort to encourage adults to read to children. NEA's Read Across America program wants every adult to read to a child as part of the celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Visit this site to see how you can help with a celebration in your local community. Click the Plan a Reading Event to find resources for Dr. Seuss.
tag(s): humor (14)
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Download the free RAA calendars or have students create family reading calendars or reading videos as part of the Read Across America celebration. Even upper level high school students will enjoy the chance to relive Seuss in their lives. Plan a trip with your school service group to read to elementary kids at the school next door. Or have student groups in any middle or high school class create a Seuss-style book-in-verse on a current curriculum topic, using various Seuss books for inspiration. How about a book about healthy eating or the fun of reading? Be sure to have students create a storyboard to help make the story creation go smoothly. Replace paper and pencil using a digital storyboard like the Story Map, reviewed here, or SuperNotecard, reviewed here. Then modify learning with the challenge for students to make a new interactive "book" using a tool such as Bookemon, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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