Created a Mixed Media Collage of a Summer Scene
Use cutouts, bright paints, and pastels to put together a seasonably warm piece of art!
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lizzie borden
“Lizzie Bordon took an axe, And gave her Mother forty whacks…” Have you ever heard this school yard chant and wondered where it …
Continue ReadingOrigins of the New Jersey Devil Legend: Middle School Lesson
Much more than a hockey team, the mythical New Jersey devil has been said to be lurking in the woods for years. Learn the origin of this legend.
Continue ReadingThe Legend of Robert Johnson, Grandfather of Rock & Roll - Middle School Lesson
Did Robert Johnson really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for musical talent? Read the legend and then decide what you think!
Continue ReadingThe Legend of Jesse James: American Robin Hood
Was the famous Jesse James considered the Robin Hood of his time? Learn of one of the legends surrounding this dynamic figure.
Continue ReadingThe Fountain of Youth in Florida? American Legend
Is the fountain of youth located in Florida? Read on for more of this American legend.
Continue ReadingJohnny Appleseed & Casey Jones: A Lesson on American Legends for Middle School
Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones are American legends! Learn about these iconic figures with your Middle School class.
Continue ReadingPirate Music in "Treasure Island" and "The Pirates of the Caribbean"
Pirate songs are prevalent in the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney movie. Use the song lyrics as discussion, and then have your students watch a movie …
Continue ReadingComparing Long John Silver with Captain Hook & the Pirates of Penzzance
How much do Long John Silver and Captain Hook have in common? The similarities may surprise you!
Continue Reading"Treasure Island" Assessments for Reading the Novel - for Middle School
Have you students study significant quotes from Treasure Island that show the underlying themes of the novel. This lesson includes downloadable …
Continue ReadingThe History of Blackbeard as Inspiration for Treasure Island
What do you know about real pirates? This lesson will teach your Middle School students about the real-life pirate Blackbeard, and how he could have …
Continue ReadingIntroducing Pirate Vocabulary before Teaching "Treasure Island"
Treasure Island includes many words and phrases students may be unfamiliar with. Introduce the book by this fun lesson on Pirate lingo!
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