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CareerStart lessons: Grade six

This collection of lessons aligns the sixth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.

Format: (multiple pages)

"Casey at the Bat" comprehension quiz

Comprehension quiz accompanying The Walking Classroom "Casey at the Bat" lesson.

Format: document/worksheet

The George Moses Horton Project: Celebrating a triumph of literacy

The only American poet to publish books of poems while living in slavery, George Moses Horton is an inspiration for the power of literacy in our lives.

By Marjorie Hudson.

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.

Format: article

By Nancy Blalock.

Real-world approaches to reading

Techniques for providing children with the literacy-rich environment that is crucial to both reading and writing success.

By Alta Allen.

Resources on the web

EDSITEment - All Subject Categories

This site provides links to lesson plans in the subject areas of Art & Culture, Foreign Languages, History & Social Studies and Literature & Language Arts. Each broad category is broken into numerous subcategories pertaining to the general subject. For... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: National Edowment for the Humanities

KidBibs

A web site devoted to bringing kids and books together that offers reading lists, thematic ideas, and calendar-related events to celebrate literacy and learning. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: KidBibs International

NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes: School Teachers

This site provides information on awards to full-time teachers and home-schooling parents to attend institutes and seminars on a variety historical and literary topics. Award amounts vary depending on the length of the program. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Teachers@Random

This site includes a number of resources to use with children's and young adult literature, for both classroom teachers and librarians. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Random House Inc

Web English Teacher

Find the best K-12 English Language Arts teaching resources on the internet with this online directory. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

WINC Writers and Illustrators of North Carolina

Learn more about children's books published by North Carolinians when the authors and illustrators come and visit your classroom, media center, or conference. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Young Adult Library Services Association

Resources and professional opportunities for library media educators working with young adults. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: American Library Association