Click here for the Room Rules You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here if you don't have it. 1984 An online research project to support the novel. April Madness An April-long activity mixing poetry and bracketology. It's not quite a "synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits," but I think Sandberg would approve. Calliope, Muse of Eloquence A series of Web-based, interactive vocabulary words from Classical Mythology. Sets of words range in difficulty from easy to challenging. Worksheets (available at the site) guide student learning. Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko As part of their analysis, students assembled an index to the novel. "Civil Disobedience," Henry David Thoreau Teaching ideas. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Resources for teaching and learning about this novel. Dictionary, Schmictionary In this webquest students evaluate online dictionaries, then write a memo recommending one to the principal and design a poster to encourage student use. Dr. John's Blackberry Jam A guided imagery prereading activity for The Canterbury Tales. Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say Prompts for responsive writing. Dr. Heidegger's Lab Report This writing assignment accompanies Hawthorne's "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment." Henry V A unit investigating Henry V: the man, the Shakespearean play, the Olivier film, the Branagh film, and the relationship between the story and the storyteller. Introduction to Greek Mythology A standards-based research and speech project. Rubric provided. Jurassic Park Reading comprehension questions, grammar practice, vocabulary practice, and a WebQuest to support study of the novel. The Last of the Mohicans Viewing guides for using this video in an American Lit class. Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire A get-acquainted speech activity for the first days of school. Standards-based, rubric included. Mark Twain and Laughter Students analyze Mark Twain's humor in this WebQuest. "The Masque of the Red Death" An online text of the story with links for vocabulary words. The Miracle Worker Resources for teaching and learning about this play, including Captain Keller's Business Letter, in which students write a business letter asking for a teacher for Helen. Music for Podcasts Myths and Legends from Ancient Greece and Around the World Simple comprehension questions to support Greek myths from this book. The Odyssey Resources for teaching and learning about the epic. Pocahontas and John Smith A research-based project for American Lit. "The End of the Raven" A parody of Poe's "The Raven" from the point of view of Poe's cat. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen Teaching materials for the novel. Pseudonyms A get-acquainted activity for the first days in a creative writing class. Supports Indiana standards for English 11, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible software for access. Robert Frost, American Poet Links to collections of Frost's poetry. Romeo and Juliet Resources for teaching and learning about this play. The Salem witch trials, Senator Joseph McCarthy, and The Crucible A PowerPoint introduction to the play exploring its historical background. Science or Snake Oil? A collaborative project with science teacher Kathie Hilbert. Three Books Project Details about the American Lit semester project, including a list of books. Unsolved Mysteries A WebQuest to introduce freshmen to the research process. The Way to Rainy Mountain A project using N. Scott Momaday's book as a model for writing an autobiography. See also The Way to Rainy Mountain: An Online Treasure Hunt, an activity in which students use the Internet to find information about N. Scott Momaday, the Kiowa people, and writing autobiographies in general. Updated March 30, 2010. Comments? Suggestions? Let me know! Carla Beard