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- Comics in the classroom
- Graphic novels aren't just “literature lite”: they're a genre you can use to explore philosophy, history, human interactions, visual literacy, and more with soon-to-be adults in a high school English class.
- Format: article
- By Ross White.
- Reading images: an introduction to visual literacy
- Images are all around us, and the ability to interpret them meaningfully is a vital skill for students to learn.
- By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.
- The secret cultural institution in your school: The school library
- A variety of best practices and imaginative ideas that the school librarian can use to create an environment where students fuse together required learning with learning that is driven by individual interest.
- By Kim Campbell.
- Holding a poetry slam
- Introducing students to “the competitive art of performance poetry” builds enthusiasm for literature among even reluctant readers. This article explains how a high school in Cleveland County, North Carolina, held its first poetry slam.
- By Nancy Blalock.
Resources on the web
- The comic book show and tell
- In this brief authentic writing experience, students compose original comic book scripts using detailed, descriptive language and exciting dialogue. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)
- Provided by: IRA/NCTE
- Book report alternative: Comic strips and cartoon squares
- This lesson incorporates student handouts and a comic creator interactive to encourage student creativity and expression. (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts)
- Provided by: IRA/NCTE
- Buzz! Whiz! Bang! Using comic books to teach onomatopoeia
- In this lesson, students use comic strips to find onomatopoetic words, develop a vocabulary list from the words, and discuss why writers use onomatopoeia. In the introductory activity, students listen for words that imitate the natural sound associated... (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)
- Provided by: ReadWriteThink
- Federal Reserve Education
- Free instructional materials and tools are available on this site to help educators teach their students about the Federal Reserve Bank System, economics, and finances. (Learn more)
- Format: website/lesson plan
- Provided by: Federal Reserve
- International Children's Digital Library
- Looking for a happy book? How about a book about animals or even a book that takes place in Africa? You will find what you need in this online children's book collection. Read the books just as if you had them in your hand, print and illustrations on the... (Learn more)
- Format: website
- Provided by: International Children\'s Digital Library
- Using word storms to explore vocabulary and encourage critical thinking
- Students are introduced to the concept of working dogs in this lesson that focuses on reading multiple texts, developing reading strategies, and learning the writing process. After introducing the concept of working dogs to students, the teacher challenges... (Learn more)
- Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)
- Provided by: ReadWriteThink
- The Mysteries of Catalhoyuk
- Interactive exploration of a real archaeological dig in Turkey. (Learn more)
- Format: website/activity
- Provided by: Science Museum of Minnesota
