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Kelley, Laura C. – Teaching Theatre, 2001
Argues that making a theater study guide is an excellent in-class project, encouraging research, analysis, writing, and creative thinking. Offers a framework for creating one as a classroom project using John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" as an example. Lists further resources. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Secondary Education, Student Projects, Study Guides
Holzschuher, Cynthia – 1995
Intended as a an aid to elementary school teachers, this handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Madeline" (Ludwig Bemelmans). It begins with sample lesson plans, a unit planner, getting to know the book and author, and suggestions for using the unit activities. Next, a section offers unit activities focusing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Fiction
Williams, Susan – 1995
Intended as an aid to primary school teachers, this handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "The Cat in the Hat" (Dr. Seuss). It begins with sample lesson plans, a unit planner, getting to know the book and author, and suggestions for using the unit activities. Next, a section offers unit activities focusing on…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Literature Appreciation
Holzschuher, Cynthia – 1995
Intended as an aid to elementary school teachers, this 48-page handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Pocahontas" by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. It begins with sample lesson plans, a unit planner, getting to know the book and author, and suggestions for using the unit activities. Next, a section offers…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
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Barrera, Rosalinda B.; Aleman, Magdalena – Social Education, 1983
Described is a newspaper project in which elementary students report life as it was in the Middle Ages. Students are involved in a variety of language-centered activities. For example, they gather and evaluate information about medieval times and write, edit, and proofread articles for the newspaper. (RM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
Levin, Michael H. – 1995
Intended as an aid to classroom teachers, this handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Maniac Magee" (Jerry Spinelli). It begins with sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, author information, a book summary, and vocabulary lists and suggested vocabulary activities. Next, chapters of "Maniac…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment
Maifair, Linda Lee – 1995
Intended as a an aid to classroom teachers, this handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Little House on the Prairie" (Laura Ingalls Wilder). It begins with sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, author information, a book summary, and vocabulary lists and suggested vocabulary activities. Next, chapters…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment
DiDominicis, Lynn – 1995
Intended as an aid to elementary school teachers, this 48-page handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Jumanji" by Chris Van Allsburg. It begins with sample lesson plans, a unit planner, getting to know the book and author, and suggestions for using the unit activities. Next, a section offers unit activities…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
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Wright, Mary F.; Kowalczyk, Sandra – English Journal, 2000
Describes a number of class activities and student projects that the authors have used to teach the language and literature of peace in seventh- and eighth-grade reading and language arts classes, via theme-based units, interdisciplinary projects, and original theatrical student productions that celebrate language and literacy through the arts.…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Class Activities, Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Swiderek, Bobbi – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1997
Describes a history unit for middle school students focusing on their own communities. Describes getting organized, introducing the unit, and possible student projects. Adds a note of caution. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, History Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
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Beyersdorfer, Janet M.; Schauer, David K. – Journal of Reading, 1993
Describes how small groups of eighth graders in a reading and language arts class collaborated on writing and performing mystery plays. Notes that mutual critiques during rehearsals lead to meaningful revisions and expanded students' knowledge of plot and characterization. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Collaborative Writing, Cooperative Learning, Dramatics
Greenwood, Susan – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1975
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Course Organization, Creative Teaching
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Ammon, Richard – ALAN Review, 1993
Describes a unit taught in two middle school English classes, in which students wrote and illustrated their own adventure/journey folktales. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, English Instruction, Folk Culture, Intermediate Grades
Johnson, Doug – MultiMedia Schools, 2000
Discusses the importance of collaboration between teachers and parents to help support students and describes teacher-created Web pages that help simplify communication and planning. Explains Web page design that can include general class descriptions, unit outlines and timetables, unit and project information, and student progress reports. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Activities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Planning
Robbins, Mari Lu – 1995
Intended as an aid to classroom teachers, this 48-page handbook presents a literature unit based on the children's book, "Adam of the Road" by Elizabeth Janet Gray. It begins with sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, author information, a book summary, and vocabulary lists and suggested vocabulary activities. Next, chapters of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning
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