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Features of print: In this lesson, the teacher introduces the concept of gathering information from chapter headings, bold type and other organizational features of print (such as tables of contents) in non-fiction texts in print and online.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Gail Goodling, Susan Lovett, and Sue Versenyi.

Computer literacy in the ESL classroom: An introduction to formatting: Word processing software is used to create and print documents. English as a second language middle school students (with an intermediate level of English proficiency) will be introduced to the advantages of word processing with emphasis on text formatting features in Microsoft Works. Both independent and group work is included in the activities.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer/Technology Skills); By Milena Dolezel.

Turkish bath: This photo is of a Turkish bath called "Alaaddin Turkish Bath". The bath is a series of buildings that all are made of white stone and have brown tiled roofs. The entrance to the complex has a red sign that states the name in large writing, and then above...; Format: image/photograph

Personal picture narratives: Jacob Lawrence: In this second grade lesson students will look closely at paintings by Lawrence depicting historical figures. Students will identify Lawrence’s unique style from work by other artists based on the elements of color and shape. They will create a painting using the same art elements to create a picture depicting an imagined scene from the life of Harriet Tubman.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education); By Eileen Palamountain.

Participating in online discussions: Guidelines for participating in discussions in LEARN NC's online courses.; Format: article/help

Spreadsheet formulas: This lesson will provide practice using formulas, print options, functions, and adjusting column widths.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer/Technology Skills); By DPI Integration Strategies.

Display explaining bedding made from locally grown materials: This black and white photograph of an extension booth shows an exhibit of bedding made from locally grown materials in 1940. The back of the booth has the word “Extension” in large, bold, letters. Hanging beneath it is a homemade quilt with the...; Format: image/photograph

Scannability: organizing for the web: In Writing for the Web, page 5; How you organize and format your writing can go a long way toward making it readable.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

About RSS: RSS -- or Real Simple Syndication -- feeds are being used increasingly by newspapers, weblogs, and education web sites to help you get their information delivered right to you. Getting started is fairly simple, especially because you may already be using a web browser or email client that can also serve as your RSS reader.; Format: article/help

Hanuman figure on float at Independence Day parade, August 17, 1986 in Peliatan, Bali: A fuzzy white Hanuman figure stands atop a float at the Indonesian Independence Day parade on August 17, 1986 in Peliatan, Bali. Hanuman is standing on, and fighting with, a red serpent whose long neck projects upward from the float. Small Indonesian flags...; Format: image/photograph

Favorite restaurant database: Students will be able to show their ability to independently create a database.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Computer/Technology Skills); By Elizabeth Everitt.

A brochure of safety tips: The students summarize information they have read and learned in school to create a brochure of important safety tips. They work in teams, each on a specific area of safety, to create a multimedia presentation on the computer using HyperStudio for text, graphics, and sound or other publishing or presentation software.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Healthful Living); By Shanti Kudva.

A road map to reading: Students struggle with informational texts and websites. Understanding the structure of these texts is essential to efficient information gathering. The "Road Map" is a pre-reading strategy. Like the road map in your atlas, this mapping activity will help students visualize the layout of the text before they start reading so they will have an idea of where they are going (or where to find the information they are looking for) when they start reading. This lesson will also address active-reading strategies students can use to find information for research in print and electronic sources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Elizabeth Hubbe and Melissa Thibault.

Topography of North Carolina and its influence on settlement: This lesson explores where North Carolina is in relation to the United States and North America. Also, we will explore the different regions of North Carolina and how the topography of the region affected settlement.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Development and Social Studies); By Jessica Wilson and Tabitha Horton.

Defining career vocabulary: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.6; In this lesson, students learn vocabulary terms associated with careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

Integrating computer use into a Trainable Mentally Disabled Level IV curriculum.: Students involved in the Trainable Mentally Disabled program will use computers to supplement reading and personal information skills being taught as part of the implementation of student's Individual Education Plan. This activity will also allow students to reinforce fine-motor, visual-motor and behavioral skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer/Technology Skills); By Suzanne Morris.

Selecting evidence to support an argument: This is a strategy lesson to teach students how to select evidence from a text to support an argument for an essay. It was designed to take two class periods and is comprised of three mini-lessons; these lessons include teacher modeling strategy to large group, student practice with strategy in small groups, and student practice with strategy individually on what will ultimately be the essay that they write.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts); By Caroline Sain.

Communicating information and ideas: a philosophy of writing: In Writing for the Web, page 2; Many kinds of writing can be adapted for the web, but it's important to know what you're trying to communicate.; By David Walbert.

Small-town businesses, 1903: In North Carolina in the New South, page 2.11; Excerpts from The North Carolina Year Book and Business Directory, 1903, for the towns of Jefferson and Washington. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Reading newspapers: Advertisements: A learner's guide to reading and understanding advertisements in historical newspapers.; Format: article/learner's guide; By Kathryn Walbert.

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