What do the words we write really have to say about us? In this lesson, students examine the power of word choice as they write six-word memoirs of their lives.
Exploring the Power of Language with Six-Word Memoirs
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Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Rosa Parks was committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until her death, inspiring millions of people around the world. Today, we celebrate her!
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And the Question Is... Evaluating the Validity of a Survey
9 - 12
Lesson Plan
| Standard Lesson
In this lesson, students learn to ask the right questions about the validity of surveys.
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Today is World Read Aloud Day.
4 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students celebrate the power of words by reading aloud to their classmates and spreading the word of global literacy to their friends and family.
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The "1984" Macintosh commercial aired today during Super Bowl XVIII.
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Original advertisements are created after students review advertising techniques they've studied.
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The Barbie doll was unveiled in 1959.
7 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students explore body image and advertising through an activity where they bring in pictures from magazines that they read and discuss gender representations in the media.
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Celebrate National Library Week!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.
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Today is D.E.A.R. Day!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Holiday & School Celebration
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives.
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Make a Children's Book about the Weather
7 - 12
Kids learn about weather sayings throughout history while writing and illustrating a book for younger children.
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Special Memories & Significant Moments: Making an Electronic Scrapbook
9 - 12
Using a variety of artifacts, mementos, and technologies, teens can create an electronic scrapbook of their most important moments in high school.