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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Read a short biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, candidate for the 2008 democratic presidential election nomination. …

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Rudy Giuliani

Read a short biography of Rudy Giuliani, candidate for the 2008 republican presidential election nomination. Get your…

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History of the Leonid Meteor Showers

The recurring Leonid Meteor showers have been fascinating humans for many years. Read about the early thinking and…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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John McCain

Read a short biography of John McCain, Republican candidate for the 2008 presidential election in the United States. …

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John Edwards

Read a short biography of John Edwards, candidate for the 2008 democratic presidential election nomination. Get your…

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Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.

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African-American History

Musicians

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Miles Davis

Miles Davis was known as the Picasso of jazz.

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African-American History

Musicians

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Duke Ellington

A great American composer, Ellington's big band music became wildly popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

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African-American History

Musicians

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African-American Hall of Fame

Students collect information about African-American heroes and plan a Hall of Fame induction.

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Social Studies and History

Historic Wars and Military Action

Peace

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Interview with Jose Garcia Villa: Reading Comprehension Activity

In this poetry reading comprehension activity, students will read an interview with Jose Garcia Villa about his “Lyric…

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Reading

Literature

Poetry

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Don't Shoot! I'm the Guitar Man Lesson Plans

Don't Shoot! I'm the Guitar Man is the story of lifelong musician Buzzy Martin and what he learned as a music teacher to…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Musicians

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A Jazz Talk Show

Students will explore the lives of various jazz musicians, studying the social and historical events current in the…

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African-American History

Musicians

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson

Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…

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Civil Rights

Human Rights

Government and Civics

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African-American Heroes

Students visit websites to learn about important African Americans and the honor of being featured on U.S. postage…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

African-American History

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Report Cards: Advice for Parents

Support your child this report card season with our report card advice for parents and guardians.

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Transition Words and Phrases for Writing

Use this list of 100+ high school transition words and phrases for instances where you need to provide…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

Creative Writing

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Day of the Dead

Celebrated in Mexico, Day of the Dead is observed to honor the souls of loved ones who have died.

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Social Studies and History

Mexico

Religion and Philosophy

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The Era of Thomas Jefferson

This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson. Students will learn an appreciation for 19th-century life and the…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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WORKSHEETS

Thomas Jefferson Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Thomas Jefferson and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

U.S. Presidents

American History/U.S. History

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Dolley Madison Biography Reading Warm-Up

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Dolley Madison and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

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Johnny Appleseed Reading Warm-Up

Students read a nonfiction passage about Johnny Appleseed and answer reading comprehension questions about this American…

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Reading Comprehension

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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465 Character Traits List & Examples

Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies,…

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Language Arts and Writing

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