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- Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
In the Style of Ernie Pyle: Reporting on World War II
Students will think this lesson should make the headlines when they finish researching Ernie Pyle's work in preparation for writing their own news articles. - Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast Episode
Introducing the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award
Learn more about the five finalists for the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
I Remember That Book: Rereading as a Critical Investigation
Curl up with a good book again—or not. In this lesson, students brainstorm why they reread some books, while passing up others, and write their reflections in an essay. - Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Activity & Project
It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Make a Children's Book about the Weather
Kids learn about weather sayings throughout history while writing and illustrating a book for younger children. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Unit
I've Got the Literacy Blues
Students will be singing the blues in this lesson in which they identify themes from "The Gift of the Magi" and write and present blues poetry based on those themes. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | January 31
Jackie Robinson was born on this day in 1919.
Students read messages sent to the White House from Jackie Robinson and discuss his role as an athlete and a civil rights activist, as well as the role of athletes in society. - Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | January 4
Jacob Grimm, one of the Brothers Grimm, was born today.
Students compare different versions of the fairy tale Cinderella and then rewrite a lesser-known Grimm story and explain the changes they made. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Calendar Activity | August 2
James Baldwin was born today in 1924.
Students read and respond to an essay by Baldwin, commenting on the contemporary resonance of his ideas. - Classroom Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Calendar Activity | April 7
Jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday was born in 1915.
Students listen to Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" and identify powerful and descriptive images for a mini-lesson on tone and about the lynchings in the South during this time. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity | June 3
Jesse James robs the Obocock Bank in 1871.
Students listen to folksongs and related information about Jesse James, and then research James' life and write new folk songs about James or another famous outlaw.
