LEARN NC: Search results

Writing a ghost story/mystery: Building upon the students' knowledge base of Blackbeard the Pirate, the numerous shipwrecks off of the N.C. coast, myths, and legends of the Carolinas, and/or The Lost Colony, students will write a ghost story or mystery narrative of their own.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By laura ritchie.

Exciting narrative endings: This lesson emphasizes the importance of a strong ending for a narrative essay and teaches students specific items to include in their endings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts); By Ann Jolly.

Wilmington Railroad Museum: Learn about the historical development of railroads in the Wilmington area with the eclectic collection of displays at the Wilmington Railroad Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

One, two, three... go Poe!: In this lesson, students will be able to compare and contrast three short stories they have read by Edgar Allan Poe. The assignment will be divided into three parts: (1) They will have read and discussed or completed other classroom activities on each of the three stories. (2) They will work in small groups to brainstorm and create comparison/contrast charts that will be shared with the class. (3) Students will create their own graphic organizers based on the ideas shared in step two and then create a draft and final paper.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts); By Janie Peak.

North Carolina Traditions: North Carolina is rich in traditions. From crafts such as quilting and basketry to storytelling and Jack Tales, there is much to learn and enjoy. Traditions have been passed down through the generations and it is important that we preserve them for generations to come.; Format: bibliography/help

A Dialect Dictionary of Lumbee English: Originally published as a booklet by the North Carolina Language and Life Project at NC State University, this page provides a brief explanation of Lumbee English as well as a dictionary of terms and definitions from the Lumbee English dialect.; Format: article; By Clare J. Dannenberg, Hayes A. Locklear, Natalie Schilling-Estes, and Dr. Walt Wolfram.

Nathan Cole and the First Great Awakening: In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.13; Diary of a Connecticut man from the 1760s tells of his conversion experience after attending a revival at which the famous minister George Whitefield preached. Historical commentary explains the differences between eighteenth-century and present-day religion and revivals.; Format: diary; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history: This middle school lesson uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts); By Edie McDowell.

Resources on the web

Teaching the epic through ghost stories: In this lesson, students connect to epic storytellers by sharing their own oral tales of ghosts and goblins and monsters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

North Carolina Legends and Ghost Stories: Folk tales from across the state, retold for kids. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by:

American Folklore: A collection of full text American folktales retold by S.E. Schlosser (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Sandra E. Schlosser

North Carolina Kids Page: This page is a place for kids to come to learn more about North Carolina and famous North Carolinians. In addition, the website offers children access to information about other states, homework help, games, a photo gallery and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Office of the North Carolina Secretary of State