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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).

Education World has links to news stories for teachers to share and discuss with students. News stories are based on their timelines and interest to students. I feel this would be a great website to implement in the classroom and use to teach students how to five the five w's (who, what, where, when, why) when reading a news article.

This is a great website to use for teaching students about Lewis and Clark and engaging them in lesson plans and activities related to Lewis and Clark and their Journey West. Another website teachers can use for lesson plans and activities for teaching about Lewis and Clark is: http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/class/idx_les.html

Classroom Lessons and Activities all about Spring

Egg-Related Activities and Lessons for Easter and All Year

One of my all time favorite things to use is Google Maps.

One of my favorite novels. Teacher Man was the last book my mom gave me before she passed away.

Anne Beckwith

Anne Beckwith

Anne Beckwith