Mickey Mouse appeared in his first animated feature.

Students create a short, humorous story with at least one action character, and then use the Comic Creator to make a flipbook.

Grades   3 – 8

Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.

Students practice the Pre-AP strategy called SOAPSTone, identifying important parts of the Gettysburg Address and comparing it with John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech.

Grades   7 – 12

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein was published in 1974.

Students are introduced to a Silverstein verse and asked for their impressions. They then draw that they imagine when they read one of his lines and then write a line or two to continue the passage.

Grades   1 – 12

Today is World Hello Day!

Students study a letter written by a famous author to determine purpose, and words and phrases that make the letter meaningful. They can use the Letter Generator to write their own letter promoting peace.

Grades   5 – 12

America celebrates Thanksgiving Day today.

After reading the book Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving, students read the letter Hale sent to Lincoln and brainstorm a list of ways to make their community better.

Grades   5 – 12