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Scrooge for Mayor

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8 to 12
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This Web Quest engages students in examining the complexities of Victorian society through the eyes of Ebenezer Scrooge. Having developed a new attitude after visitations from the three...more
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This Web Quest engages students in examining the complexities of Victorian society through the eyes of Ebenezer Scrooge. Having developed a new attitude after visitations from the three spirits, Scrooge is ready to change the world by running for mayor of London. Students - working as campaign managers - must help Ebenezer develop campaign points and outline strategies to woo the public into accepting his ideas for social reform. Aspects of Victorian life described in A Christmas Carol, form the basis for this activity, although it could easily be adapted to any of his other novels.

tag(s): christmas (38), dickens (10), england (51), holidays (283), victorian (15)

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This would actually be a great resource for a government class working right before the holidays! During a unit on campaigns, use this activity as a way for students to think outside of the box in applying their lessons. This could even be used alongside a language arts classroom studying "A Christmas Carol," to ensure all students are up to snuff on Scrooge's character. This is a fun way to look at political campaigns with an interdisciplinary focus.

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A Christmas Carol - GradeSaver

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Supplement a unit on Dickens and the Victorian novel with this site that focuses on A Christmas Carol. Highlights include brief overviews of the major themes, discussions of the ...more
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Supplement a unit on Dickens and the Victorian novel with this site that focuses on A Christmas Carol. Highlights include brief overviews of the major themes, discussions of the characters, biographical information about the author, summaries and analyses of each stave, and links to related resources. Use the interactive quizzes as a review after reading the novella or viewing a film adaptation in class.

tag(s): christmas (38), dickens (10), england (51), holidays (283), victorian (15)

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Though the top of the page says "Buy the Study Guide" you can access a lot of it on this site. Engage students by showing them the 5+ minute animation of A Christmas Carol listed in the left menu. Give the students background information using "About the Study Guide." You may want to use eMargin, reviewed here, with this article as a guided reading activity for younger students. eMargin is perfect for introducing any reading passage to struggling readers, special education students, and ENL/ESL learners. Often showing segments of the film adaptation before and after the reading of several staves, will help with student comprehension. Have students compare and contrast the film and the written staves online using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams, reviewed here.

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In Focus - Tate Gallery

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This unique online gallery provides in-depth commentary on artistic works, artists and subjects. Of particular note is the exhibit of American landscape painting from 1820-1880 which...more
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This unique online gallery provides in-depth commentary on artistic works, artists and subjects. Of particular note is the exhibit of American landscape painting from 1820-1880 which draws connections between the paintings in the collection and the literature that inspired them. Another impressive feature is the i-Map Project which provides an interactive, multimedia exploration of the works, ideas and innovations of Matisse and Picasso.

tag(s): painting (49), picasso (4)

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Use the learning tools within each subheading to scour for ideas on how to use these resources in your classroom. The learning guides typically have lesson plans, games and classroom activities accompanying the textual information. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.

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Grammar Bytes

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Who said that grammar can't be fun? This user-friendly site provides an easy to navigate glossary of common grammar terms, downloadable handouts, helpful tips and rules, and a great...more
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Who said that grammar can't be fun? This user-friendly site provides an easy to navigate glossary of common grammar terms, downloadable handouts, helpful tips and rules, and a great collection of interactive exercises. Complete a free registration to access more of the site's special features.

tag(s): grammar (139), parts of speech (40), speech (66)

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Checkpoints for Progress - US Dept. of Education

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This helpful checklist of reading and writing skills outlines what parents should expect to see from their children at each grade level. The site provides reading lists and practical...more
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This helpful checklist of reading and writing skills outlines what parents should expect to see from their children at each grade level. The site provides reading lists and practical tips for helping students to hone their language arts skills.

tag(s): reading lists (76), writing (309)

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Use these "standards" as a means of checking student achievement, and being sure to align objectives and assignments with these general expected skills. It might be a good idea to show these objectives to students at the beginning of the year, to give them a good idea of what to expect.

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Learn 2 Type

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5 to 12
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Improve your students keyboarding skills with these free typing tests that give instant feedback on speed and accuracy. A great site to use as meaningful "filler" in the computer ...more
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Improve your students keyboarding skills with these free typing tests that give instant feedback on speed and accuracy. A great site to use as meaningful "filler" in the computer lab.

tag(s): keyboarding (28)

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Hawthorne

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9 to 12
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The bicentennial birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne is commemorated in this beautifully designed site by the Peabody Essex Museum. Visitors can take advantage of an impressive interactive...more
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The bicentennial birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne is commemorated in this beautifully designed site by the Peabody Essex Museum. Visitors can take advantage of an impressive interactive presentation that provides complete narrated and digitized images of "The Spectator," a hand-copied newspaper produced by Hawthorne as a teenager. Links to museum artifacts, sketches, and portraits are accessible throughout the site. A great resource for background information about the author, before introducing students to his works.

tag(s): england (51), literature (215)

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London Museum - Museum of London

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The London Museum (opening 2026 in Smithfield) tells the story of London through hidden histories and unexpected treasures. Currently, visitors can explore London Museum Docklands,...more
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The London Museum (opening 2026 in Smithfield) tells the story of London through hidden histories and unexpected treasures. Currently, visitors can explore London Museum Docklands, a free riverside museum featuring 400 years of Docklands history. The museum offers exhibitions, educational resources, digital collections searchable by time period and London borough, plus engaging family activities and school programs that bring London's past to life.

tag(s): britain (25), england (51), museums (52)

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Use the museum's digital collections and online exhibitions to take students on a virtual tour of London's history. Students can explore different time periods or boroughs, then create travel brochures, video presentations, or museum guide scripts highlighting what they discovered. This works particularly well for world history, geography, or cultural studies classes.

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Songs Inspired by Literature - Artists for Literacy

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If you find it difficult to motivate your high school students to read classic literature, try this site. Over two hundred songs and the works of literature that inspired ...more
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If you find it difficult to motivate your high school students to read classic literature, try this site. Over two hundred songs and the works of literature that inspired them are presented. Students will discover that Bruce Springsteen was deeply affected by John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, and Led Zepplin composed a song based on Moby Dick. High school-level lesson plans are provided.

tag(s): literature (215)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans on this site! Within the Educator's Resources are lesson plans about songs that have been inspired by literature. Pieces include "The Grapes of Wrath," and "Angela's Ashes." These would be a great way to get students hooked into the content!

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Back to the Sea of Cortez - Jon Christenson

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9 to 12
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The famous 1940 expedition around Baja California, made by John Steinbeck and Edward Ricketts, was carefully retraced by a team of biologists in spring of 2004. Their observations of...more
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The famous 1940 expedition around Baja California, made by John Steinbeck and Edward Ricketts, was carefully retraced by a team of biologists in spring of 2004. Their observations of invertebrates found along the intertidal zone are documented in an online log. Visitors can compare the recent findings with what Steinbeck recorded in his 1951 book, The Log from the Sea of Cortez. This site provides a great opportunity to integrate environmental science and literature.

tag(s): ecosystems (105)

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Guide to Writing a Basic Essay

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6 to 12
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Teaching the art of essay writing can be a daunting task, but this helpful guide distills the process to seven simple steps and provides advice and examples along the way. ...more
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Teaching the art of essay writing can be a daunting task, but this helpful guide distills the process to seven simple steps and provides advice and examples along the way. Older students can use this independently as a reference. Teachers can tap into the advice and suggestions to refine essay-writing lessons for younger students. Be sure to investigate the extensive links to related writing, grammar, and editing sites.

tag(s): essays (18)

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Word Central - Merriam Webster

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Enter the hallways of Word Central for an unforgettable online dictionary experience. In addition to finding correct spellings and definitions, you can look for the daily Buzz Word...more
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Enter the hallways of Word Central for an unforgettable online dictionary experience. In addition to finding correct spellings and definitions, you can look for the daily Buzz Word and listen to the pronunciation, or create poems in a snap with Verse Composer. Then walk up to the second floor to the Build Your Own Dictionary room and Computer Lab coding chamber.

tag(s): poetry (196)

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Rhyme Zone

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4 to 12
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This site is much more than an on-line rhyming dictionary. Use it as a thesaurus, spell checker, or on-line source for all of Shakespeare's works. Other features include interactive...more
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This site is much more than an on-line rhyming dictionary. Use it as a thesaurus, spell checker, or on-line source for all of Shakespeare's works. Other features include interactive quizzes on a variety of topics (high-school level), thousands of searchable quotations and poems, and the complete texts of several famous documents.

tag(s): shakespeare (98), thesaurus (21)

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Oxymoron

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While teaching the subtleties of oxymorons, tap into this site to provide some classic examples. Some are serious, some funny (some are seriously funny!), but all are paradoxical. The...more
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While teaching the subtleties of oxymorons, tap into this site to provide some classic examples. Some are serious, some funny (some are seriously funny!), but all are paradoxical. The ever-growing list of examples is organized by subject, and the site also includes a collection of oxymoronic quotes from the likes of Mark Twain and Winston Churchill.

tag(s): grammar (139), humor (14), literary devices (13)

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The Life Picture Collection - LIFE

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7 to 12
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The LIFE Picture Collection offers a vast digital archive of iconic photographs from LIFE magazine, featuring the work of some of the most influential photographers of the 20th...more
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The LIFE Picture Collection offers a vast digital archive of iconic photographs from LIFE magazine, featuring the work of some of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. The collection documents major moments in U.S. history, politics, social movements, arts, and popular culture through powerful, primary-source images. Teachers can project selected photos to introduce historical events, spark class discussion, inspire student photographers, or serve as visual prompts for narrative, descriptive, or analytical writing. The site is searchable and easy to navigate, allowing users to browse by topic, era, or photographer. While images can be viewed freely online for educational exploration, a fee is required to license or download high-resolution images.

tag(s): cultures (290), great depression (32), photography (136), politics (124)

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Use the photos found on this site for writing prompts. Search within the site or browse the subjects offered to find one that corresponds to a unit being studied. A good example is the images taken during the Great Depression. Pull up a select few of the images and prompt students to tell the story of what is happening in each image, the emotions it conveys, and the impact it is meant to have on the viewer. This site would benefit teachers of nearly any subject, especially history, language arts, civics, and science.

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Quiz Hub

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1 to 12
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Students can test their core knowledge of English, French, German, math, social studies and more with this entertaining collection of interactive quizzes, puzzles and games. Click on...more
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Students can test their core knowledge of English, French, German, math, social studies and more with this entertaining collection of interactive quizzes, puzzles and games. Click on the Learning Hub and select a level (elementary, middle school, or high school) to explore age-appropriate challenges across content areas. Many of the activities on this site are free, but registration and a fee are required to access some of the special features.

tag(s): quiz (62), quizzes (91)

In the Classroom

Use the free quizzes to help students review OR as pre-diagnositc quizzes to determine what students already know about the topic. This is a great way to assess which areas need strengthening and which areas students need less help in. Teachers wanting to focus their classrooms more efficiently will appreciate this one.

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Book-a-Minute Classics - Samuel Stoddard and David J. Parker

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OK - this one's just for fun. These tongue-in-cheek synopses of literary pearls are hilarious and BRIEF! Few authors escape the treatment; nearly every writer from Shakespeare to Steinbeck...more
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OK - this one's just for fun. These tongue-in-cheek synopses of literary pearls are hilarious and BRIEF! Few authors escape the treatment; nearly every writer from Shakespeare to Steinbeck is represented on these pages. Some synopses are better than others - check out their version of A Tale of Two Cities - but all are quite clever! Use to generate some lively pre or post-reading discussion in class, or kick off a lesson on satire with several choice examples. Links to synopses of science fiction, bedtime stories, and movies are provided at the bottom of the home page.

tag(s): plot (15), satire (5)

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Guide to Grammar and Writing - Index - Capital Community College Foundation

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Browse through this extensive collection of definitions, examples, and interactive quizzes (more than 170!) to find that perfect activity to reinforce your next grammar lesson. Get...more
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Browse through this extensive collection of definitions, examples, and interactive quizzes (more than 170!) to find that perfect activity to reinforce your next grammar lesson. Get to the quizzes by clicking on the linked word "Quizzes" in the top paragraph. Topics include parts of speech, sentence structure, and the writing process. An "Ask Grammar" feature allows visitors to submit questions concerning puzzling grammatical issues.

tag(s): grammar (139)

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Purdue OWL - Avoiding Plagiarism - Purdue University

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8 to 12
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This useful guide to maintaining academic honesty provides clear and succinct activities and handouts that secondary students can easily understand. The site explores topics including...more
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This useful guide to maintaining academic honesty provides clear and succinct activities and handouts that secondary students can easily understand. The site explores topics including Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting, Paraphrasing From Media, Using In-text Citations, and several others. The Additonal Resources at the bottom of the page include a Style Guide Overview, MLA Guide, APA Guide, Chicago Guide and Owl Exercises.

tag(s): copyright (42), plagiarism (33)

In the Classroom

Share this site on the interactive whiteboard to establish a set of rules before beginning a research project or paper with your class. Teachers can even post the site on their teacher webpage, emphasizing it's importance and allowing students to reference it both in and out of the classroom.

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Wordsworth Trust

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9 to 12
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The life and poetry of William Wordsworth is the focus of this simple but revealing site that provides useful background for a study of 19th century British writers. Take a ...more
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The life and poetry of William Wordsworth is the focus of this simple but revealing site that provides useful background for a study of 19th century British writers. Take a virtual tour of Dove Cottage, Wordsworth's home in the charming hamlet of Town End, to gain insight into his inspiration and influences. A discussion of themes found in Wordsworth's poetry and an introduction to the lives and works of his contemporaries are also provided.

tag(s): britain (25), england (51)

In the Classroom

Use this site while studying Wordsworth in your classroom. On the menu at the top, under Wordsworth, find The Man, The People, The Place, The Poetry to guide your classroom studies. You might divide the class into small groups and have each group take a topic to present to the other groups. When using small groups to present to each other, you could use the Jigsaw method, reviewed here.

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