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American Short Stories Unit Study
Author Stephen Vincent Benét called the short story "something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime." Although its commercial popularity has declined steadily over the past 50 years, the short story is still the literary form most likely to seize the heart and stimulate the imagination. Explore this week's lessons to learn how to -- read and write -- this distinctive, and thoroughly American literary genre.
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Classical Mythology Unit Study
Read ancient stories of adventure and love in this unit on classical mythology. Your children will learn about Greek and Roman gods and how those ancient civilizations worshiped these deities. In later centuries, volumes of brilliant literature was written and epic heroes were forged from the classic myths. Join HLN as we peer into the past for a glimpse of classic mythology through stories, games and even science!
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Creative Writing Unit Study
Legendary newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer had this advice for aspiring writers: "Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light." The difficulty of teaching children to write creatively is also legendary. We can, however, follow Pulitzer's advice and attempt to teach them to write with clarity, accuracy, brevity, and beauty. Today's creative writing lessons will help in that effort!
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Discovering Forensic Science in Literature Unit Study
Whose sticky fingerprints are on the broken mirror? What is that purple, powdery substance on the poodle? Who left the muddy footsteps in the pantry? Answering questions like these is what forensic science is all about. Join HLN for a lesson in the basic procedures for investigating the evidence left at the scene of a crime, useful background for all readers of mystery literature!
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Edgar Allan Poe Unit Study
Stephen King. R.L. Stine. Nancy Drew. Encyclopedia Brown. The Boxcar Children. The first two are authors; the last three are fictional characters. What do they have in common? The two authors, Stephen King and R.L. Stine, are famous for horror stories and the three fictional characters are featured in mystery novels. All of them owe thanks to Edgar Allan Poe for their success.
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Grammar Basics Unit Study
Can you identify the nouns in this sentence? The subject? The predicate? Is the punctuation correct? Setting up a proper system for learning grammar is an important part of any education, from Kindergarten through high school. Join HLN to learn more about grammar and the resources you need to make it a part of your weekly curriculum!
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Greek Literature: Aesop and Homer Unit Study
Ancient Greek literature has greatly influenced the way generations of students have learned about Ancient Greece and its history. From Aesop's Fables to Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, there are adventures, morals, history, and values to be learned that have survived through the ages. Jump on board and learn about these incredible pieces of ancient literature!
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Harry Potter Unit Study
Ah, the Harry Potter books-filled with fantasy, magic, wizardry, and mystical adventures. With four books already published from a series of seven, these stories have captured an audience of both children and adults. Learn more about Harry Potter, its author J.K. Rowling, censorship, bullying, fantasy writing, and magic as a universal performing art in this cross-curricular unit.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man of Middle Earth Fame Unit Study
The recent movie The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers (part of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy)has thrust the works of J.R.R. Tolkien into the limelight. But who was the literary master J.R.R. Tolkien? Join HLN as we look at the life and explore the ideas that molded Tolkien's world both real and imagined!
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John Steinbeck Unit Study
This year, we marked the 100 anniversary of the birth of John Steinbeck, one of the most powerful and prolific authors of the 20th century. Explore the writings of this respected American author, learn about the causes he championed in his writing, and discover why his books are still so widely read today!
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Johnny Appleseed and the Tall Tales of the 1800s Unit Study
You know the real story of U.S. history, but do you know the tall tales told about the heroes who shaped our nation? Learn about the real and fictional exploits of the heroes of America's past. Meet Johnnie Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, John Henry, Mike Fink and others as you explore the Tall Tales that have added color and humor to American history for generations!
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Language Arts and Literature Unit Study E-Book
This E-Book contains 20 interactive PDF Unit Studies, with 490 pages of content, including 150 lesson plans and worksheets for grades K-12!
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Unit Study
It has been many years, Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, "since I beat eggs with a fork or cleaned a kerosene lamp. Many things have changed since then, but the truths we learned from our parents and the principles they taught us are always true; they can never change." Something else that doesn't change is the enduring popularity of this remarkable children's author. Discover why in these lessons!
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Learning from Mystery Literature Unit Study
With well-developed characters, and fast-paced plots of suspense and mysterious happenings, mystery stories appeal to students of all ages. Reading mysteries can encourage students to hone their observational and analytical skills. Learn more about mystery literature, the elements that compose a good mystery, mystery as a literary genre, and why it's important for students of all ages to read mysteries!
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Mark Twain (1835-1910) Unit Study
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who wrote under the pseudonym Mark Twain, is one of America's best loved writers and humorists, sometimes called the nation's first literary celebrity. His insights on the human race have stood the test of time, still relevant and funny today. Join HLN's multi-activity lessons that explore the man, his written works and his lectures.
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Newspapers in Education Unit Study
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This famous phrase is associated with the newspaper, a publication that presents current events and information. Newspapers are published on a regular basis, generally daily or weekly. People read newspapers to learn about news in their hometowns, across the nation and around the world. Start your study of the newspaper with the lessons and activities in this unit.
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Nonfiction: Essays, Reports, and Research Unit Study
Learning write effectively will help prepare you for success both in your learning and throughout your life! This unit provides you with the necessary tools for researching and writing paragraphs, reports, biographies, and essays.
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Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tales Unit Study
Throughout history, children in countries around the world have enjoyed hearing and reading fairy tales. Amazing, magical things happen in these stories: A beanstalk grows high through the clouds in the sky. A pumpkin turns into a horse-drawn carriage. A frog turns into a handsome prince. Travel to a time "long, long ago" and to a "land far away" with our across-the-grades unit about fairy tales!
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Poetry in Literature Unit Study
For thousands of years, people have been creating and enjoying many different forms of poetry. In this unit, explore the beauty and imagery of poetry in literature.
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The Art of Writing Poetry Unit Study
Painters and sculptors use different types of art media to create beautiful pictures and elegant statues. Poets use different forms of poetry to create varied, unique images with words on paper. In this unit, encourage your children to explore various forms of poetry-and learn about some ways of writing poetry with today's lessons and activities!
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The World of Storytelling Unit Study
The art of storytelling has a long and venerable history, dating back for centuries. This thematic unit explores storytelling history, and engages students to learn storytelling techniques with fun and interactive lessons!
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Understanding Shakespeare Unit Study
William Shakespeare died nearly 400 years ago, yet his work continues to be read, performed, and admired today. Learn who Shakespeare was, explore the times in which he lived, read his works-and discover why he is known as the greatest playwright who ever lived.
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