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Similes: "The Talking Eggs" by Robert San Souci is used to introduce and illustrate an author's use of language to paint a picture in the reader's mind. Students will draw a picture to show what this author meant, create similes to describe themselves, and finally use a simile in their next story in Writer's Workshop.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); By jennifer lettieri.

Singing the "Song of Life": This lesson requires students to use their reading, comprehension, and analysis skills to analyze a poem and respond creatively to the selection.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts); By Angela Taylor.

Spring cinquain poems: Students will review parts of speech by learning what a cinquain poem is and then writing and typing a Spring cinquain.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Computer/Technology Skills and English Language Arts); By Jennifer Williams.

Storytelling with Cherokee folktales: This is a two day lesson pertaining to telling Cherokee folktales. This lesson can be modified and used with any folktale.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Ricky Hamilton.

Tableaux tour of texts: Students express their empathy for characters and events from books read in small groups by creating tableaux (freeze-frames) of key scenes to present to the class.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Kim Bowen.

Teaching point of view: In this lesson plans, students compare and contrast a folktale and a 1903 primary source account in order to gain an understanding of point of view.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts); By Angela Strother.

Thematic and organizational patterns in McLaurin's "The Rite Time of Night": Students will learn to identify and color-code thematic and organizational patterns found in the narrative and then use two-column note-taking to highlight how these patterns helped McLaurin give his story focus and organization. As a suggested follow-up activity, students are given ideas for writing their own narratives, using similar techniques as McLaurin.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts); By Vickie Smith.

Three Billy Goats Gruff: Students will examine language in three different versions of the traditional "Gruff" tale. These will be compared and contrasted through Venn diagrams. Each text will be introduced, examined, and contrasted in a different lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); By Sandra Doyle.

"Twas the Night Before Christmas": Retelling through thinking maps: After reading and discussing “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” students will work together to create a Flow Map. Each student will then use the map they created individually to retell the story in his/her own words.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts); By Amy Rhyne, Paulette Keys, and Sarah Carson.

Understanding audience: This activity is designed to help students identify their audience and determine appropriate language use based on the audience.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Bonnie Mcmurray and Julie Joslin.

Using different versions of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas": This lesson allows the teacher to read different versions of this classic in accents indigenous to certain cultures and then provides a writing lesson for students to write their own version of "'Twas the Night" for their school!; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); By Dirk Robertson.

Using extended similes to elaborate and add style: Students will analyze a series of extended similes, develop criteria for strong and weak extended similes, and begin using extended similes as a tool for elaboration in their own writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Jennifer Smyth.

War is...: Upon consideration of the perspectives on war from their classmates, the poet Stephen Crane in "War is Kind," and various characters from All Quiet on the Western Front, students will write an editorial for the school newspaper in which they share opinions about war.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Rhonda Dillingham.

The wolf in children's books: Students will explore the ways wolves are represented in children's stories. They will decide if the wolf is a protagonist or an antagonist in the story. They will also attempt to determine if these representations are scientifically accurate. The first in a two-part lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Vanessa Olson.

Word-processing valentines: This lesson combines the need to practice keyboarding skills, completion of rhymes, a popular children's book, and the motivational aspects of the Valentine holiday.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Computer/Technology Skills and English Language Arts); By Kay Harrison.

Yarns, whoppers, and tall tales: The following lessons will introduce students to characteristics of tall tales and help them develop an appreciation of this genre of American fiction. They will practice writing summaries from information they have gathered and organized. They will plan and write their own tall tales.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts); By Deborah Mitchell.

Resources on the web

American Masters: From children's book authors to jazz greats, this series presents the biographies of America's great creative talent. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

American Memory Project Learning Page: Use the American Memory web site to teach about United States history and culture with these tips and tricks, frameworks, activities, and lessons that provide context for their use. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Library of Congress

Annenberg Media: Learner.org: This project provides immediate and FREE access to Annenberg Media productions for educational purposes. This site includes educational resources such as in class videos for viewing on demand or for purchase, teacher workshops and courses, and telecourses.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Annenberg Media

Asia for Educators: Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Columbia University

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