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Curated OER

Art of Illustration: N.C. Wyeth and Literacy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
High school artists observe and research the illustrations and techniques of N.C. Wyeth. They read (and reread) stories and illustrate the texts using methods inspired by Wyeth's practice. Includes detailed instructional plan and useful...
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Curated OER

Roger the Rock

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Here is a creative way to assess your geologists' grasp of the rock cycle: have them write and illustrate a children's book in which the main character journeys though his life, i.e. the rock cycle! A brief student instruction sheet and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Power of Poetry

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read several poems and choose one to create a Powerpoint presentation. They create original illustration for the poems and use graphics from software resources. Students are then are given jobs in order to create a...
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Curated OER

Comic Book Reports

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students choose and read a chapter book then create an illustrated comic book format slide show. They use Kidpix software to create the slide show based on the book's plot then share their presentation to the class.
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Curated OER

Comprehension

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars identify that comprehension is an essential component or reading and in order to be efficient and fluent readers. They interpret what they have read through various strategies. Finally, students use one of the strategies,...
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Curated OER

Drawing -Scratchboard

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students choose subject of composition and do sketches in computer lab of flora and fauna contained within their environment.
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Graphic
Emory University

Shakespeare Illustrated

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Paintings from the 19th century which portray scenes from Shakespeare's work are the focus of this site.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Weather: A Journey in Nonfiction

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Questions about weather clear up when learners use what they learned from their books to create a presentation to share with the rest of the class.
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EL Education

El Education: Dwarf Dwelling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A student from a 5th/6th grade classroom in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, created this illustration of a dwarf dwelling as part of a Learning expedition on architecture. The task given to students was to create a prehistoric cave home in...
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EL Education

El Education: Ever Wonder Why?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students from the Greece Central School District in New York created this bilingual Pourquoi storybook. This collaborative project was written by students in third grade, then translated into Spanish, illustrated and marketed by high...