Curated OER
Folk and Popular Culture
Good enough for a college class, this resources discusses multiple aspects pertaining to the issues with globalization and the differences between pop and folk culture. It defines major terminology, provides concrete examples, and...
Curated OER
Individuality vs. Conformity
Spark an animated debate in your class! Young adults consider some of the fads or trends that are prevalent at their school, as well as their own level of participation in them. Just how much of a role does popular culture play in their...
Curated OER
Lin at Home and Abroad
What is so amazing about Jeremy Lin? Read the following New York Times article and find out. The article and 13 comprehension questions regarding this basketball super star are awaiting your eager readers.
Curated OER
Tabloid Traditions
Learners explore the role the supermarket tabloids play in the United States. They review United States history and explore how some events have been transformed into popular culture.
International Reading Association
Reading Online: Making Meaning With Popular Culture Texts
Research and ideas about using popular culture to engage reluctant learners.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Warhol, Marilyn Diptych
Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe Diptych invites the viewer to consider the consequences of the increasing role of mass media images in our everyday lives. View pictures and read about his techniques and influences in this essay.