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Literature is alive with iconic characters known around the world for their incredible exploits and heroic actions. James Bond and Sherlock Holmes are such characters. Less well known are the life stories of some of the authors of famous fiction. Many of these authors had real-life adventures that rivaled those of the fictional characters they created. Use the following discussion guide to explore with students how biographical information can influence fiction. Grade Level: 9-12 Student learning objectives: Students will be able to see how real-life experiences help an author to shape a fictional character he or she is creating. These experiences often form the basis for many of the plots involving these characters.

Grade 6-8 9-12 Brief Description Students view photographs of migrant families during the Great Depression, try to interpret the photos to answer questions about the subject's life, and then write a cinquain poem based on their interpretations. Objectives Students willGain understanding of the personal struggles faced during the Great Depression Learn to interpret information from a visual medium (photograph) and express that knowledge in written form (poem).

AskERIC Computer Science Lesson Plans A collection of teacher-submitted lesson plans that integrate computer technology. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Computer_Science Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 * Rating: 8 Votes: 7 Rate It

9-12 lessons for healthy decision-making

Free 9-12 lesson plan.

Annenberg media. Provides information regarding Benchmarks in a diverse cross section of education. This was found through Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.

I have to place standards in my lesson plans each week. This is a nice bookmark to refer to compare state and national standards.

Free 9-12 lesson plan.

Free 9-12 lesson plan.