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Propaganda Critic

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6 to 12
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A scary title for a site that talks about persuasive techniques - name calling, circular logic - that are used in propaganda, political campaigning, and advertising. There are lots...more
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A scary title for a site that talks about persuasive techniques - name calling, circular logic - that are used in propaganda, political campaigning, and advertising. There are lots of interesting lesson possibilities in this material, and creative students may also find the content useful.

tag(s): advertising (24), propaganda (9)

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Bookmark this site as a great resource for your student's persuasive writing projects; they can learn to persuade without falling into circular logic traps and emotional appeals that plague today's politicians.

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Purdue's Online Writing Program Lab OWL - Purdue University

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This site was designed specifically for distance learning and writing instruction, but it contains anything an English teacher, or student of English could want. English as a second...more
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This site was designed specifically for distance learning and writing instruction, but it contains anything an English teacher, or student of English could want. English as a second language resources, lesson plans, and helpful suggestions. Resources, lesson plans, and materials for writers and teachers. Also provides links to other sites for more information. Features online writing lab with one on one tutorials, and a grammar hotline, and hand-outs on. This site also has resources for teaching writing across curriculum for integrated teaching styles. This site is reviewed by Purdue English Department students and updated regularly.

tag(s): writing (310)

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Use the handouts under the ESL heading as study guides for students trying to remember English conjugations. Have students practice the words with paper or online flashcards. If using an online tool, try Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. Making the cards and repetition will reenforce the message, and help students in a hands-off instructional manner.

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KidPub

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This site is a collection of over 20,000 stories written by children all over the planet! This site also offers a pen-pal connection for children around the world that are ...more
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This site is a collection of over 20,000 stories written by children all over the planet! This site also offers a pen-pal connection for children around the world that are interested in writing. Stories are not accepted for publication over the summer. An award winning site for young writers. An excellent site!

tag(s): writing (310)

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This site would be an excellent motivating tool for students participating in writing and literature. Save the site as a learning center or station, and allow students both to peruse the stories and submit their own stories to be published. Stories are separated by genre, making it easier to tailor student's focus during a particular unit. During a poetry unit, instruct students to examine only the poetry and to submit their own. Very useful site to inspire and motivate students through the use of their peer's work!

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Grammar and Style Guide - Rutgers

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Source: Jack Lynch at Rutgers - A great grammar resource-- clearly organized alphabetically. Colorful and clear! It might motivate a middle schooler to care about the difference between...more
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Source: Jack Lynch at Rutgers - A great grammar resource-- clearly organized alphabetically. Colorful and clear! It might motivate a middle schooler to care about the difference between "affect" and "effect" or deal with a dangling participle!

tag(s): grammar (143), writing (310)

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Hypergrammar - University of Ottawa

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This venerable site from the University of Ottawa won't win any design awards, but it's a very thorough treatment of grammar, parts of speech, sentence structure, and related grammatical...more
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This venerable site from the University of Ottawa won't win any design awards, but it's a very thorough treatment of grammar, parts of speech, sentence structure, and related grammatical issues. Designed primarily for one-on-one use, there are lots of very usable features, making it a good place for students to look when they're "stuck" on a grammatical issue.

tag(s): grammar (143), writing (310)

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Daily Grammar

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It may not be everyone's favorite topic, but here's a site that offers something different each day for those who want to brush up on their grammar skills. In addition ...more
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It may not be everyone's favorite topic, but here's a site that offers something different each day for those who want to brush up on their grammar skills. In addition to the daily reminder, there is also a full selection of other grammar, style, and usage information.

tag(s): writing (310)

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The Writers' Almanac - Minnesota Public Radio

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A daily look at writing and writers from Garrison Keillor's' Minnesota Public Radio program of the same name. This site is archived but a new site has more recent notes ...more
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A daily look at writing and writers from Garrison Keillor's' Minnesota Public Radio program of the same name. This site is archived but a new site has more recent notes and episodes.

tag(s): poetry (196), writing (310)

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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.

tag(s): movies (51), writing (310)

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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.

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Outta Ray's Head - Literature

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Don't be scared off by the title! This is a collection of literature-related lesson plans compiled by an English teacher in Ontario, Ca. The selection includes everything from simple...more
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Don't be scared off by the title! This is a collection of literature-related lesson plans compiled by an English teacher in Ontario, Ca. The selection includes everything from simple log sheets to term paper and discussion ideas. Though the lesson plans look dated, they are actually classic and still very useful for the English or language arts classroom!

tag(s): independent reading (84), literature (215), poetry (196), writing (310)

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All materials have been designed and tested by classroom teachers. A very few links are, but MANY are not. This one is worth your time!

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Detective Fiction: Focus on Critical Thinking - Yale University

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5 to 7
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Develop students' critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies through a study of the crime fiction genre. Though very plain-Jane looking, studentswill explore the elements...more
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Develop students' critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies through a study of the crime fiction genre. Though very plain-Jane looking, studentswill explore the elements of detective fiction, learn how to apply the scientific method, and create an original detective story with this site. The first part of this site is research and information about integrating the crime fiction genre into different subjects.

tag(s): mysteries (28), scientific method (49)

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Lesson Plan Four has complete directions for writing a detective fiction. 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 have students use Book Creator, reviewed here, to share their stories with peers and family. Remember to put student stories on your wiki or teacher website!

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Hero's Journey - ReadWriteThink

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This resource from ReadWriteThink is an interactive guide to the structure of myths and mythology and the hero's journey. The site offers ideas on telling mythological stories, and...more
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This resource from ReadWriteThink is an interactive guide to the structure of myths and mythology and the hero's journey. The site offers ideas on telling mythological stories, and it illustrates how the structures of these ancient stories have been adapted over the centuries. Using this interacrtive, students can plan out a hero's journey of their own.

tag(s): creative writing (126), myths and legends (44), narrative (17), writing (310)

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Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Pair weaker readers with a stronger one and have student pairs read the information Have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. Students could then copy over the plan they have for their own hero's journey in their blog. 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. Once students have finished writing the journey, have them publish it for their parents and peers using a tool like Ourboox, reviewed here.

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Aaron Shepard - Aaron Shepard

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Author's On Line homepage for Aaron Shepard is a site that provides lots of info and resources for using reader's theater in conjunction with plays, manuscripts, and folktales; appropriate...more
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Author's On Line homepage for Aaron Shepard is a site that provides lots of info and resources for using reader's theater in conjunction with plays, manuscripts, and folktales; appropriate for all elementary grade levels. On this page you'll find loads of resources and treats (printable posters, music etc.) for teachers, librarians, storytellers, children's writers, parents, and young people -- all from award-winning children's author Aaron Shepard. His specialty is retold folktales. You'll also find information on Aaron, his books, and his author visits. Other offerings include worksheets, examples of scripting sheets you can use or learn to do it yourself, tips for using RT, and links to other references. You can search among the many materials available by genre, country, historical period, theme, etc.

tag(s): folktales (34), plays (31), readers theater (11), stories and storytelling (82), writing (310)

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Click on Aaron's RT Page to find scripts for plays and tales you can use in the classroom. Use this website to find hints on how to dramatize the literature or folklore you're studying in the classroom. ENL students will find using Reader's Theater particularly helpful as they can read, speak, and listen to the materials and have more chances at comprehension. Similarly, students who are visual or oral learners will benefit from the multi-sensory presentations.

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Grammar Blue Book

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While this site pulls no punches about promoting a book, it also offers concise grammar and punctuation usage information.In addition, there are short worksheets and quizzes which teachers...more
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While this site pulls no punches about promoting a book, it also offers concise grammar and punctuation usage information.In addition, there are short worksheets and quizzes which teachers might find useful with their classes.

tag(s): grammar (143), writing (310)

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Try the quizzes as practice activities or include the site as a link on your teacher web page as review before major tests.

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Teachers and Writers Online

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A site created to build relationships between writers, teachers, and their students. This site offers a collection of project documents, instructions on how to become involved, and...more
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A site created to build relationships between writers, teachers, and their students. This site offers a collection of project documents, instructions on how to become involved, and background information on how the project evolved. Good resource for those interested in exposing students to "real" writers.

tag(s): writing (310)

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K-12 Toolkit for Teachers - Harvard Library

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The Native American Studies section of Harvard Library's K-12 teacher toolkit curates open and freely available resources for teaching Native American history, cultures, and contemporary...more
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The Native American Studies section of Harvard Library's K-12 teacher toolkit curates open and freely available resources for teaching Native American history, cultures, and contemporary experiences. A featured resource is the Smithsonian's Native Knowledge 360'?, which provides educators and students with Native-centered perspectives that challenge incomplete or stereotypical accounts of Indigenous history. The broader toolkit also includes subject-area pages, curriculum resources, open educational-resource repositories, children's literature, media-search guidance, educational technology, and professional-development materials. The guide is designed as a starting point rather than a complete unit, so teachers should preview each external resource for grade level, cultural accuracy, accessibility, account requirements, and continued availability.

tag(s): native americans (161), OER (53), primary sources (163), Teacher Utilities (224)

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Have students connect nations, homelands, treaties, removals, and present-day communities in a geographic narrative using StoryMap JS, reviewed here. Students can organize events and evidence with Padlet's age-friendly Timeline board, reviewed here, or create evidence-based profiles of leaders, artists, writers, activists, and important concepts with Trading Card Creator, reviewed here.

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Mandela Day Ideas For Schools - Twinkl

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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's...more
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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's life, values, and legacy while promoting kindness, service, and global citizenship. The activities include discussion prompts, writing tasks, art projects, community service ideas, and reflection exercises that encourage students to explore themes such as leadership, equality, perseverance, and social justice. Many of the suggestions incorporate printable resources and classroom materials available through Twinkl, making the site a useful source of ideas for celebrating Mandela Day or teaching about human rights and civic responsibility throughout the school year.
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tag(s): Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (31)

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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, challenge students to complete 67 minutes of acts of kindness. Students can help younger students, create thank-you cards for school staff, organize classroom materials, or participate in a community service project. Have students create an acrostic poem using the letters in "MANDELA" or design a poster highlighting Mandela's character traits and achievements. Encourage students to include quotes, illustrations, and examples from his life. Use the Mandela Day theme of service to plan a class project that benefits the school or community. Students can collect supplies for a local organization, create welcome kits, organize a recycling campaign, or develop a kindness initiative. Have students reflect on how their project connects to Mandela's belief that everyone has the power to create positive change.
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Google Maps & Earth Tutorials - Richard Byrne

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4 to 12
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Explore practical ways to use Google Maps and Google Earth through this short collection of video tutorials. The playlist demonstrates mapping and tour-building techniques, including...more
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Explore practical ways to use Google Maps and Google Earth through this short collection of video tutorials. The playlist demonstrates mapping and tour-building techniques, including creating a custom Google Map and developing tours with Google Earth or Google Maps. These step-by-step videos can support teacher professional learning or introduce students to digital mapping before they begin a geography, history, science, or community-research project. Because interfaces and features change, teachers should preview each tutorial and compare the directions with the current version of the tool. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): Google (21), maps (220), multimedia (70)

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Have students explore a real-world location connected to a unit of study, such as a historical site or natural wonder, using Google Earth. They can record observations and questions about what they see from different viewpoints. Using Google Maps tools, students can measure distances between key locations along a migration route, trade path, or scientific expedition, and compare them using math skills. Students can design their own narrated Google Earth tour about a topic they are researching, such as landforms, national parks, or famous landmarks, and present it to the class.

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AI Curriculum Agent - Curriculum Genie

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Curriculum Genie is an AI tool that helps educators plan lessons and teaching units in just a few minutes. After creating an account, fill in the form to create a ...more
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Curriculum Genie is an AI tool that helps educators plan lessons and teaching units in just a few minutes. After creating an account, fill in the form to create a unit or lesson plan. Use the included examples as a guide for completing items such as the unit description, correlation to standards, and the unit length. After completing the form, choose Generate to view and edit the unit's foundation. Continue following each step to build a weekly theme and overview, along with lesson plans and details. When finished, export your unit or lesson as a PDF, Word Document, or Google Doc. Free plans let users create unlimited lessons and start with 4 unit plans, with the option to earn additional credits. Subscriptions are not required when using the free plan. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artificial intelligence (352), Teacher Utilities (224)

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Utilize the AI features built into Curriculum Genie to plan or adapt your existing lessons or units. Most lessons will include learning strategies such as Eduprotocols, personalize the output to include other strategies such as Project Zero Thinking Routines, reviewed here. Use the Adapt a Lesson tool to enhance any of your lessons by copying and pasting the lesson plan into that section of the site and describing the requested adaptation.

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Colors - Canva

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Do you need help finding and selecting colors for digital projects? Canva's Colors includes resources to learn about color and find the perfect palette for any design. Upload a photo...more
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Do you need help finding and selecting colors for digital projects? Canva's Colors includes resources to learn about color and find the perfect palette for any design. Upload a photo to the Color palette generator to view four selected colors that coordinate with the image. The generated colors include both the color name and the color code. If you are looking for ideas, try the Color palettes. Browse through the color palettes or explore by typing a theme, color, or keyword to find suggested palettes. Learn about color theory and color combinations by exploring the Color wheel. Take an in-depth look at colors in the Color Meaning portion of the site. Choose any color to learn more about the color space and conversions in different formats.

tag(s): colors (64), graphic design (57)

In the Classroom

Colors is an excellent resource to have handy for many different digital, and graphic design uses. Share this site with students to use as a resource for selecting colors within PowerPoint or Google Slide presentations. Use the suggestions when creating infographics, flyers, or other designs within Canva for Education, reviewed here. Share Colors with your school's art teacher to use when teaching students about the color wheel and digital design.

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Web Whiteboard - Henrik Kniberg

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K to 12
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Web Whiteboard is a free, collaborative, online whiteboard that doesn't require registration. All collaboration takes place in real-time; share the URL with collaborators. Just click...more
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Web Whiteboard is a free, collaborative, online whiteboard that doesn't require registration. All collaboration takes place in real-time; share the URL with collaborators. Just click the link to begin using the whiteboard tools; boards expire after 24 hours. Web Whiteboard also includes a direct link to create a whiteboard using Miro, reviewed here. Web Whiteboard tools include templates, sticky notes, text, and drawing options. When integrated with a Miro account, many other resources are available, including Google Drive, Adobe Express, and Unsplash images.

tag(s): charts and graphs (183), collaboration (139), graphic organizers (60), iwb (29), mind map (31), Whiteboard (10)

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Allow students to create collaborative drawings as responses to literature. They can map out the plot or themes, add labels, create character studies, and more. Share the finished products on an interactive whiteboard, projector, or your class website. Have a group of students create a drawing that another group can use as a writing prompt. Use Web Whiteboard as a brainstorming or sketching space for groups or the class to share ideas for a significant project or to solve a real-world problem. Use this site with students in a computer lab (or on laptops) to create a drawing of the story's setting as it is read aloud. As a creative assessment idea, have students draw out a simple cartoon with stick figures to explain a more complex process, such as how a democracy works. If you are lucky enough to teach in a BYOD setting, use Web Whiteboard to demonstrate and illustrate any concept while students use the chat and drawing tools to interact in real time. If you are studying weather, have students diagram the layers of the atmosphere and the processes that occur during a thunderstorm. Introduce this tool to students who are working on group projects. Alternatively, have students use this to work with partners or in small teams to complete complex math problems or equations. Give students a problem by typing it on their board. Then have them work through it together, noting all their reasoning and steps along the way.

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