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Public Domain Books On-Line - Jeff Kelley
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3 to 12
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This privately done digitized library focuses on books published before 1923, primarily those with magnificent illustrations. Books digitized are in the public domain and are also available...more
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This privately done digitized library focuses on books published before 1923, primarily those with magnificent illustrations. Books digitized are in the public domain and are also available through the large digitization projects underway, such as Google Books. This site's charm is its ease of use. Users can search by the author's last name or by using a list of subject categories. Because the project is relatively small, it's fun to browse through the offerings before deciding on a specific choice. The quality of the digitization is excellent and appears to offer complete works. Some books have been reformatted, presumably to allow viewing consistency.
tag(s): digital reading (18), ebooks (49)
In the Classroom
Because these books are in the public domain (i.e., older), their language is not "contemporary." The texts would make excellent reading comprehension passages or cultural studies of past times, and you need not worry about copying/pasting text from these into other software or making copies. You could even use them as passages on an interactive whiteboard to practice "main idea" or parts of speech.The illustrations are beautiful and straightforward. Print out some great artwork for your classroom bulletin boards, copyright-free!
The myths/legends collection would be great for upper elementary or later mythology units. Students can also use the passages and illustrations to create multimedia "tales" of their own. Give them the opening passage and let them write the rest.
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Story Corps - NPR
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3 to 12
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NPR is collecting oral histories by traveling across the country and talking to ordinary people. On this website, users can read or listen to the stories told by a wide ...more
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NPR is collecting oral histories by traveling across the country and talking to ordinary people. On this website, users can read or listen to the stories told by a wide variety of Americans. Click "Tell your story" to find Locations & Reservations for traveling Mobile Booths or directions to record on your own. The Do It Yourself guide includes tips on interview questions and an interview checklist. Started in 2003, the site has many stories in its archives and frequently adds updates.
tag(s): digital storytelling (182), podcasts (184)
In the Classroom
Use this site to connect your students with people from other generations and geographic locations. Turn up your speakers and listen to some examples in your classroom. You can even use the story collection site as a model to start your own oral history project for your class or the entire school. You may not want to actually place your recording on the NPR site but instead house it locally on your school or community website. As major events occur in your community, such as an anniversary or the opening of a new school, engage your students in documenting the event. The general interview guides also offer useful interview techniques for school newspapers or news broadcasts.
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Headliners - Headliners/formerly Children's Express
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3 to 12
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Formerly Children's Express, this relaunched site offers contemporary stories, mostly about life in the UK, at levels children can easily understand. The site is intended to develop...more
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Formerly Children's Express, this relaunched site offers contemporary stories, mostly about life in the UK, at levels children can easily understand. The site is intended to develop learning through journalism for ages 8-19. Although a bit slow to load, the archive offers stories organized by subject matter. The focus is on young people, with lots of interviews and hot topics. Qualified UK youngsters can become writers for upcoming news pieces, and all readers can read about how these young people became reporters.
tag(s): journalism (74), reading comprehension (146)
In the Classroom
Use the stories to teach reading comprehension skills, especially inferencing, since American students will need to use context to figure out some of the terminology and background written by British students. Try projecting a story and asking student how to find context clues to explain what the story is about. If you have an interactive whiteboard or projector use the tools to mark clues. Then use these stories as models for writing activities on topics that matter to your students. You may want to create a guided reading activity using Read Ahead, reviewed here.
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Kidspired Frostytales - Patricia Knox and Susan Silverman
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K to 2
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Teachers from around the country participated in this online collaborative project and share their ideas and Kidspiration templates on this site. The activities are based on children's...more
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Teachers from around the country participated in this online collaborative project and share their ideas and Kidspiration templates on this site. The activities are based on children's literature with a winter theme. Kidspiration is required. Get a free demo from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page (click on Inspiration).
tag(s): concept mapping (15), writing (310)
In the Classroom
Pick your favorite winter book from the student sample section and download the template on to a classroom computer. Be sure to follow district policies for downloading information from the Internet. You need the software to make the template work. The demo versions are good for 30 days only, but doing a project using a demo is a great way to demonstrate to budget committees why they might consider purchasing the software for your school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kidspired Tales: A Collaborative Project - Patricia Knox and Susan Silverman
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K to 3
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Kidspired is a collection of classroom projects, graphic organizers, and lesson ideas created with Kidspiration, the visual learning software designed for elementary students. Teachers...more
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Kidspired is a collection of classroom projects, graphic organizers, and lesson ideas created with Kidspiration, the visual learning software designed for elementary students. Teachers can browse examples that integrate concept mapping, writing, reading, science, social studies, and other curriculum areas while exploring how graphic organizers support brainstorming, organizing ideas, and demonstrating understanding. The site also includes downloadable templates, tutorials, and classroom project samples to help educators get started with visual learning activities. Most resources require Kidspiration software to open and edit, and a 30-day trial is available via the provided links. TeachersFirst is not recommending the purchase of this software and is not affiliated with Inspiration Software, Inc.
tag(s): concept mapping (15)
In the Classroom
Choose a book and template that fits your curriculum. Load Kidspiration on a classroom computer for students to complete when they have time. As always, follow your district's policies on loading software onto district computers. Many of these activities are easily adaptable to Inspiration, the "older" version of the concept-mapping program.Note: This site is on a school server and gets busier during the school day. Be patient waiting for it to open!
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Lateral Puzzles - WebRing
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3 to 12
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Build higher level thinking skills, especially flexibility in how students visualize and interpret a brief story. This challenging and interactive website has Lateral puzzles, both...more
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Build higher level thinking skills, especially flexibility in how students visualize and interpret a brief story. This challenging and interactive website has Lateral puzzles, both "active" and "solved." Registration is required if you guess an answer to one of the "active" puzzles. Registration is not necessary for reading the puzzles and clues. This site gives a lateral puzzle, and then the readers can ask questions to the original poster. Some of the "solved" puzzles could be used with younger students. However, the site is geared towards middle school and high school aged students.
Not sure what a Lateral Puzzle is? Read the FAQ section!
Not sure what a Lateral Puzzle is? Read the FAQ section!
tag(s): gifted (64), puzzles (176), thinking skills (137)
In the Classroom
Challenge your class with a "lateral puzzle of the day". This site would be perfect for your gifted students or to get everyone thinking at the start of class. Be sure to include the link on your web page! For an extra challenge when students have mastered the puzzles, ask them to analyze how they work and write some of their own.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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S. E. Hinton - S. E. Hinton & Limemachine Design
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7 to 10
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Here is the official website of a popular young adult author. S. E. Hinton burst on the literary scene with the book "The Outsiders," written when she was only 17. ...more
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Here is the official website of a popular young adult author. S. E. Hinton burst on the literary scene with the book "The Outsiders," written when she was only 17. Her youth has always appealed to young readers, as well as her young subject matter. This is a typical official website that includes biographical information, with information on her books and movie adaptations. The book's pages include the author's comments, as well as short excerpts and summaries of the works.
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A good source of material about the author. This site will also steer kids to her other works. The BIO will probably answer questions many of your students have about her stories and where she gets her ideas, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hatrack River- The Official Website of Orson Scott Card - Hatrack Enterprises
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8 to 12
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As official websites go, this one is comprehensive. The menus at the top of the page will take you to Card's biography, a "library" of his works -that allows you ...more
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As official websites go, this one is comprehensive. The menus at the top of the page will take you to Card's biography, a "library" of his works -that allows you to download one copy of any of his works, from novels to short stories, reviews, articles, plays, and a writer's workshop with an area just for teachers. This is a real find for anyone who teaches Card or is interested in getting students who do to write and research online.
tag(s): authors (116)
In the Classroom
There is plenty here to like. Card has made this site as user-friendly as possible and still include a wide variety of things. Clicking on the research area will give you the teacher links. Caution: there are ads on the left column and a store; however, you must register to purchase anything, so it's fairly safe at school. The site is too good to pass up because of ads, but you might want to just pull some of this yourself for your class. If you want to watch his version of "Romeo and Juliet," you must have Quicktime.You will definitely want to include this among your authors links if you have students doing research and reports.
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Avi - Avi
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2 to 9
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The official site of the juvenile and young adult writer Avi, this homepage offers a list of titles from early readers to young adults, a biography, ghost stories, adventure stories,...more
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The official site of the juvenile and young adult writer Avi, this homepage offers a list of titles from early readers to young adults, a biography, ghost stories, adventure stories, and more. If you teach Avi, this is a good source of background information for teachers. Did you know Avi has a twin sister? Read a list of questions and answers about Avi to learn more. From the top menu, find "educators," "teaching materials," readers' theater," and "Avi and others read aloud." Show the kids a recent picture of this student-fascinating author. Share the section "writing tips" from the top menu and find Six Secrets to Good Writing to share with your students, as well.
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There is a link to click at the top "speaking" that shows how to have a "virtual visit," "personal visit," "presentations (teacher in-service, library presentation, and conferences,) and "upcoming events." Share this site on your teacher web page to encourage young writers or as a feature when your class is sharing an Avi book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Raise a Reader - Illinois Reading Council
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K to 4
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The Illinois Reading Council has selected 12 favorite children's books and created many activities to go with the books. Many of the books may be ones you include in ...more
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The Illinois Reading Council has selected 12 favorite children's books and created many activities to go with the books. Many of the books may be ones you include in your classroom or find in your literature series. These activities include books and newspapers as well as reading and writing. The activities are designed to be used within families but most would be appropriate for classroom use. Besides the twelve featured books, there are more extensive bibliographies divided by grade level.
tag(s): family (53)
In the Classroom
Suggest this site to parents to help their children with reading by including the link on your teacher web page or in a newsletter sent home. You might want to share the list with your school librarian in case children ask for the books.
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Basketball - Myvocabulary.com
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6 to 12
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for basketball. Find interactive vocabulary activities using Basketball vocabulary...more
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for basketball. Find interactive vocabulary activities using Basketball vocabulary words. You will also find printable crosswords, fill in the blanks and more, all using the same theme words. This and other "themes" available on the site will make vocabulary development fun.
tag(s): vocabulary (262)
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Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner to try out the puzzles on their own. Have students (or groups) create their own word puzzles to share as a class challenge as a student-run interactive whiteboard activity or share them on a class wiki.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Top Graphic Organizers to Help Students Learn About Character Traits - Scholastic Inc.
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K to 8
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Scholastic's "Top 19 Graphic Organizers to Help Students Learn About Character" offers teachers a collection of engaging graphic organizers and activities to strengthen students' understanding...more
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Scholastic's "Top 19 Graphic Organizers to Help Students Learn About Character" offers teachers a collection of engaging graphic organizers and activities to strengthen students' understanding of characterization and character analysis. The resource helps students explore important literary concepts, including direct and indirect characterization, character motivation, traits, relationships, conflicts, and character change over time. The included organizers and hands-on activities support visual learners and provide structured ways for students to analyze characters from novels, short stories, and other texts. This resource is especially useful for students who struggle to distinguish between static and dynamic characters or to understand how authors reveal character development throughout a story.
tag(s): characterization (16), graphic organizers (61), literature (214), preK (343)
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After reading a chapter or short story, have students complete a character traits organizer using evidence from the text. Students can work in pairs to identify examples of direct and indirect characterization and share their findings with the class. Use a compare-and-contrast graphic organizer to help students analyze static vs. dynamic characters or protagonist vs. antagonist relationships. Students can support their thinking with quotations and examples from the text. In small groups, students can participate in a "Character Hot Seat" activity in which one student acts as a character and answers classmates' questions in character.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Multicultural Theatre in Music - Iris R. Davis
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4 to 6
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This curriculum unit is designed to help fourth and fifth grade students acquire musical and dramatic skills and knowledge. The lessons can be taught in the regular enrichment class...more
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This curriculum unit is designed to help fourth and fifth grade students acquire musical and dramatic skills and knowledge. The lessons can be taught in the regular enrichment class and can be completed in less than 30 minutes. It will take approximately nine weeks to complete the entire unit. While this is geared to a music class, it is adaptable to literature, history, art, or drama. The history of the theater will help students to understand that personal beliefs and societal values influence art forms and styles. Identifying significant works of drama will allow students to understand the diversity of cultures and styles. Students will be able to recognize the aesthetic qualities of the arts and they will learn to act, analyze and respond to performances, evaluate the quality of performances, and demonstrate performance disciplines.
tag(s): diversity (61)
In the Classroom
The joy of units offered like this is being able to use them in their entirety or pick, choose, and adapt to your own classroom needs. If your language arts series includes a theme on creativity or drama, this is a natural extension of that theme.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LaRue Literacy Exercises - Charles LaRue
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6 to 12
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These online basic literacy exerciese include writing a check, reading a map, filling in a time sheet, and filling out a form. ESL students, transitional Special Ed students, and any...more
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These online basic literacy exerciese include writing a check, reading a map, filling in a time sheet, and filling out a form. ESL students, transitional Special Ed students, and any student at a basic literacy level would benefit from these illustrated auditory instructions. There are also downloadable printed sheets of the same information.
tag(s): maps (224)
In the Classroom
Let your students play and replay the modules (with headphones!) until they believe they understand, then try thr online or prinatble exercises for practice and comprehension check. You could also do the activities together with a class on a projector or interactive whiteboard.
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Paradigm Online Writing Assistant - Chuck Guilford
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6 to 12
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How do we get kids to write and how do we show them how to do it? This site is a big help with some of those questions. It covers: ...more
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How do we get kids to write and how do we show them how to do it? This site is a big help with some of those questions. It covers: choosing a subject, organizing, revising, editing, documenting sources, informal essays, thesis/support essays, argumentative essays, and exploratory essays. Rolling the cursor over each different subject will show what it includes.
tag(s): writing (310)
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This site gives activities and suggestions about how to involve kids in what they write. The wide range of grade levels addressed is also attractive, although it is geared more for high school students. Have student use the Explore tab to find links for coming up with new ideas to write about. Don't forget to look at "The Journalists' Questions" in the middle of the page.There is a memberhsip option. If you allow students to join, you should first get parent permission. Members are able to create journals and participate in collaboration, but you should have firm Internet Safety policies in place, if you decide to use these in class.
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Writing Guides - Colorado State University
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8 to 12
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This is another rich site from a university that enables you to click through to get exactly what you need for writing ideas, skills, and support. THe two main , ...more
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This is another rich site from a university that enables you to click through to get exactly what you need for writing ideas, skills, and support. THe two main , Writing Processes and Types of Writing, address a wide range of specific writing needs. Clicking on the Teaching Resources tab at the top of the page gives you everything from planning and conducting classes to teaching with technology and writing across the curriculum.
tag(s): writing (310)
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This is a terrific site that allows as much use or as little as you want: instructions for students, addenda instructions for the teacher, wide-ranging topics, or single skills. It also offers some good refreshers for teachers who have not taught writing in awhile or are looking for new ways to approach it, particularly using technology. The portions on "designing writing" cross over into the technology aspects of publishing written words, a fitting discussion as part of the writing process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Graphic Organizer Maker - Recipes4Success/Tech4Learning
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1 to 12
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This handy online tool lets you create customized graphic organizers "on the fly" and print them from the web site. There is a paid version of the site, but this ...more
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This handy online tool lets you create customized graphic organizers "on the fly" and print them from the web site. There is a paid version of the site, but this FREE tool lets you choose the type of organizer you want, customize the Title and Directions, and print. Organizer types include Venn diagrams, KWL, scientific method, and many more. Learning support teachers will want to use this for students to create study materials.
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Use these printed organizers as study support for any content area topic. Many are excellent options for reinforcing reading skills in the content areas, even for senior high students. Include this on your teacher web page so students can create their own organizers to study for tests or prepare presentations.To make a new organizer, simply click "new," write title and directions, and print the small "print" icon. It may be easiest to take their default directions and change them for your purposes. Note that you LOSE your work when you close the page, so make sure you have printed first!
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Kids Press - Kid Reporters' Notebook - Scholastic, Inc.
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1 to 8
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Find news articles, written by kids, for elementary students (perfect for practicing reading and understanding informational text). Kids Press offers news on current events nationwide...more
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Find news articles, written by kids, for elementary students (perfect for practicing reading and understanding informational text). Kids Press offers news on current events nationwide and in the writer's hometown. This site features easy-to-read news articles and articles of general interest. In addition, you and your interested students can apply to become a Kid Reporter. Since 10 to 14-year-old children write many of the stories, they offer a unique perspective on current events.
tag(s): news (223)
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Put a link on your teacher web page for parents and students to access Kids Press at home or in study times at school. Preview the site to determine which news stories best suit your curriculum and the age of your students. Younger classes may need help reading some of the articles: use a projector so the news story can be read aloud as students follow along. Have younger students create a simple word cloud using Word Cloud for Kids, reviewed here, and older students create an infographic sharing their "new" news knowledge using Venngage, reviewed here. Enhance learning by having students practice writing their own "News for Kids by Kids" for a classroom publication using Ourboox, reviewed here. Ourboox creates beautiful page-flipping digital books in minutes, and you can embed video, music, animation, games, maps, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elizabeth I - Class 8C
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5 to 8
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This site contains good, simple information about the life and times of the Elizabethan era in England. It is a good source of info for the basics before studying Shakespeare. ...more
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This site contains good, simple information about the life and times of the Elizabethan era in England. It is a good source of info for the basics before studying Shakespeare.
tag(s): renaissance (36), shakespeare (98)
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Introduce this site to the class using a projector to show them how to navigate. Break students into groups with each group investigating one of the people on this page, and don't forget to assign a group to research the Spanish Armada. Have groups share their information, images, etc. using a tool like Lino, which is a digital bulletin board where students can post a sticky with information, images, and make comments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Costumer's Manifesto - Tara Maginnis, Ph.D
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7 to 12
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This is an amazing site for kids who ask, "But what did they WEAR?" In today's fashion-conscious society, looking at the past is often quite amusing, eye-opening, and insightful. A...more
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This is an amazing site for kids who ask, "But what did they WEAR?" In today's fashion-conscious society, looking at the past is often quite amusing, eye-opening, and insightful. A worthwhile site for teachers of theater, history, English, and even family and consumer science -- since the site even includes some patterns. Clicking on any of the options in the opening menu will take you to specific areas of that subject through history. The "Costume History sorted by Period" is truly fascinating as it offers drawings, patterns, and rationale for clothing of different time periods, including materials used and practical reasons for everything from codpieces to headdresses.
tag(s): costumes (7)
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This is a HUGE site worth dipping into for everything from history of clothing to wedding rituals and ceremonies of all kinds. As you introduce the setting of a new piece of literature or study of a new historical period, share this site to make another time "real" to your fashion-conscious teens. Include this site for fashion, costuming, or customs as one of the student research topics for a time period or lit study.Note: The site is not terribly attractive as a set of links. It also has advertising and links to "outside" topics. Give precise directions for where students should go.
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