World War II Political Cartoons
This World War II Lesson Plan looks at two of cartoonist Bill Mauldin’s cartoons from Stars and Stripes. It introduces students to the use of …
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HIstory Lesson Plan Focusing on the Townshend Acts of 1767
After the Stamp Act of 1765 failed, the British government decided on a new series of taxes on its stubborn American colonists. The Townshend Acts …
Continue ReadingThe Stamp Act of 1765: High School Lesson Plan
Following the unpopular Proclamation of 1763 closing off the west to settlers, Great Britain needed money to pay for the 10,000 British troops posted …
Continue ReadingThis History Lesson Plan Focuses on the Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was Great Britain’s response to the strains of a growing empire. King George III with a stroke of the pen closed down …
Continue ReadingLearn About Clerihew Poetry & How to Use the Clerihew in Any Subject As a Learning & Memorization Tool
Clerihew poems are only four lines long. However, four lines is enough to be humorous and help students remember the most important people in the …
Continue ReadingStanza Form in Poetry: Definition of a Poetry Form with Lesson Plans
Stanza form in poetry plays an important role in analyzing the meaning of a poem. Start with the definition of poetry form and continue with these …
Continue ReadingTeaching Poetry Meter in High School English: Identifying Meter in Poetry by Doing the Scansion of Poems
Teaching poetry meter involves identifying meter in poetry and charting the scansion of poems. Here we look at some great examples and how they can be …
Continue ReadingThe Important Book Lesson Plan on Character Analysis
Writing a character analysis can be intimidating for students. Using a children’s book as a guide can relieve some of the stress students might …
Continue ReadingRobert Frost Quotes: An Analysis of Poetry by Robert Frost
An analysis of poetry by Robert Frost unveils great lines of poetry. The following Robert Frost quotes come directly from his poems.
Continue ReadingTeaching Poems with Figurative Language: List of Five Poems with Teaching Ideas
Use this list of poems with figurative language to help young scholars become masters of words.
Continue ReadingPoetry Containing Alliteration for High School Students: Tips & Ideas on Teaching
Teaching alliteration requires finding quality poetry that is challenging enough for upper level students. These examples will help you teach the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Onomatopoeia: Poems For Teenagers
Looking for onomatopoeia poems for teenagers as part of your sound devices lesson plan? This list of poems using onomatopoeia will make you the …
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