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Andy Warhol: Lesson Overview

Through these activities students will explore various definitions about what constitutes art and how other periods in art history may have framed these definitions, develop their own ideas of what constitutes art, and use representative works of art to support their own definitions of art.

Aug 26th, 2005 | 2 comments | 4,913 Views
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Ralph Ellison: Lesson Overview

In this lesson plan, students will use similar tools to explore the theme of invisibility in the book, in their own lives, and in their communities.

Aug 24th, 2005 | 0 comments | 160 Views
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Vaudeville: On with the Show: Lesson Overview

The activity is divided into several parts: 1) observing their family to come up with material for the skit, 2) writing a script for the skit, and 3) staging the skit.

Jun 22nd, 2005 | 0 comments | 160 Views
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Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For: Lesson Overview

In this lesson plan, students will learn the basics of jazz appreciation. They will hear performances by various artists including Ella Fitzgerald, learning about jazz styles, the roots of jazz, and the characteristics of different types of jazz.

Jun 1st, 2005 | 0 comments | 157 Views
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Lon Chaney: Three Faces of Lon Chaney: Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students will watch the Lon Chaney episode of American Masters, read chapters from three original books on which Chaney's films were based, and use a reading strategy called Reader's Theater to adapt each chapter into a script.

Feb 17th, 2005 | 0 comments | 154 Views
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The Sidney Poitier High School: Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students will prepare a mock-dedication for "The Sidney Poitier School." using a selection of reading strategies - Choral Reading, Guided Reading and Reader's Theater - to research the information before putting together their presentations.

Oct 29th, 2004 | 0 comments | 157 Views
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Walter Cronkite: Witness to History: Lesson Overview

Much has changed since Walter Cronkite signed off in 1981. In order to examine how news reporting has evolved in the 21st century, students will explore the state and purpose of media today, research the history of the media and learn how to write using the journalistic style.

Oct 28th, 2004 | 0 comments | 274 Views
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Judy Garland: By Myself: Lesson Overview

Judy Garland was one of America's most famous child stars. In this lesson students will explore Garland's life as they investigate a variety of musical, historical, and artistic resources

Jul 7th, 2004 | 0 comments | 162 Views
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Designing Another Juilliard: Lesson Overview

Students will understand the school's vision and commitment to excellence. Using what they have learned, students will then create their own fictional top-notch school promoting excellence in a discipline of their choice.

Oct 29th, 2003 | 0 comments | 152 Views
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