Students identify a key line from a Shakespearean play and create a poem based on the imagery evoked by the dialogue.

Learners figure out and discuss the irony of this coin-centric poem. They also practice persuasive letter writing, and identify and count coin/money values.

Second graders review map keys, symbols, and the purpose of maps, then students design a poster size map of their classroom.

Students are introduced to mythology and create modern versions of ancient myths based on figures represented on modern U.S. coins.

An analysis of the characters and themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The author discusses the changes that Shakespeare made to historical events in order to compress them into the play and the literary devices he used to heighten...

This unit focuses on reading comprehension and structure. It includes lessons on the main idea and supporting details, theme, sequence, fact and opinion, literary devices, character, text features, inferences, organization of nonfiction,...