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Pilgrimage: Mission: The students view symbols and traditions of world religions in artwork as a source for discussion of the effect of “mission” in world history. This discussion also parallels texts usually taught in English II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Betty Eidenier.

That Was Then, This Is Now: Students will explore various career topics and study technological changes over last 30 years.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); By Teachers Connect.

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Copyright infringement or not? The debate over downloading music: In this lesson, students investigate the controversial topic of downloading music from the Internet as part of a persuasive debate unit. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Critical reading: Two stories, two authors, same plot?: This lesson encourages students to read and respond critically to two different pieces of literature with the same title. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Don't be fooled by a photograph: Students will discuss how a photograph conveys information, and how changing that photograph can change its message. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–10 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Exploring literature through letter writing groups: Working in groups, students will explore a work of literature by exchanging a series of open-ended letters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying": Crossing the River: Students consider the symbolism of the river crossing in As I Lay Dying and how Faulkner's use of multiple narrative perspectives relates to the author's thematic concerns. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Finding Common Ground: Using Logical, Audience-Specific Arguments: In this lesson that focuses on the art of persuasion and argumentation, students use a hypothetical situation to predict and articulate the audience’s predicted resistance to their arguments. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Id, ego, and superego in Dr. Seuss's “Cat in the Hat”: In this lesson, students explore plot, theme, characterization, and psychoanalytical criticism using The Cat in the Hat. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

John Brown and the Underground Railroad: Students analyze John Brown's attitudes and actions against slavery and then compare Brown's views with those of other people who were active in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Name that chapter! Discussing summary and interpretation using chapter titles: In this lesson, students name chapters in novels that they are reading, creating a cumulative list for the novel as they proceed. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

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