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Defining tyranny

Students will focus on gathering support for and elaborating on ideas for an essay of definition on tyranny. Students will use examples from history and from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts)

By Bethany Hill.

Essays of definition: Lively writing through professional models

This lesson examines a professional model of a definition paper and asks students to analyze and imitate the structures of using anecdotes and cause and effect to elaborate an essay of definition.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)

By Margaret Ryan.

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 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Betty Eidenier.

A “defining moment” in editorial writing

Students will be introduced to the definition mode of writing. Students will learn to define a particular subject by responding in an editorial format. Students will first compose an editorial graphic organizer, which will aid in composing a completed editorial using the writing process. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited English student.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development)

By Susan Brooks and Carrie Mabry.

Women of the South in a changing society

This lesson examines the lives of women in Southern Appalachia and other areas of the south during the Civil War and focuses particular attention on analyzing the historical stereotypes of women of the 19th-century.

Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts)

By Cindy Mcpeters and Aletha Aldridge.

Lesson plans for teaching support and elaboration

A collection of LEARN NC's lesson plans for teaching support and elaboration, the third of the five features of effective writing.

Format: bibliography/help

Defining risk: A search for theme in Fahrenheit 451

Students explore their understanding of the notion of risk in relation to their own experiences and in response to a variety of quotes. This exercise serves as a springboard to themes in the novel Fahrenheit 451.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)

By Leatha Fields-Carey.

Car mania: The legacy of the Industrial Revolution

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.8

In this lesson, students participate in an assembly-line activity and gain an understanding of the role of the assembly line in the Industrial Revolution.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

By Shea Calloway and Julie McCann.

The regions of North Carolina

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 1.2

In this lesson, students analyze the differences between North Carolina's geographical regions: the Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Inner and Outer Coastal Plain.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Focus activity using RAFT

Better writing requires consideration of RAFT: Role, Audience, Format and Topic.

Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts)

By Kathleen Bost and Leigh Ann Webb.

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.

Grooming in 1930s North Carolina

Using primary source materials, this lesson plan provides a glimpse into the lives of girls and women from the 1930s and will give students the opportunity to study what was considered attractive for the time, how the Depression affected grooming practices, and the universal concept of healthful living.

Format: article (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

The mountains of Nepal: Scientific investigations

This lesson for grade five introduces students to the mountain ecosystems of Nepal. Activities include a brainstorming activity, in which students think about ecosystems and biodiversity; a research activity, in which students use a variety of sources to gather information about the mountain ecosystems of Nepal; and a journal activity, in which students create journal entries based on the information gathered in their research.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills and Science)

By Robin Bartoletti.

Heaven or Groundhog Day?

This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents with its non-print text base, the movie Groundhog Day. The pre-viewing activities prepare students for the allusions in the movie and include cultural literacy. The teacher can pick and choose from the activities to apply the concept of personal growth. The teacher may select from activities for science, workplace ethics, music, computer competency, and English language arts. The teacher may modify any of the attachments to suit the students' needs and interests.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By David Melton and Julia Millush.

Inside and outside: Paradox of the box

This lesson serves to introduce students to symbolism (the box), to the literary element paradox, and to the abstract notion of ambiguity (freedom vs. confinement). It is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders, but may be adapted for use with upper elementary or early middle school grades.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts)

By Edie McDowell.

Respecting differences

This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Development, Guidance, and Theater Arts Education)

By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.

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Examining plot conflict through a comparison/contrast essay

In these sessions, students explore picture books to identify the characteristics of four types of conflict: character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. nature, and character vs. society. In the initial activity, students write what they... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts)

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