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Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.
Resource 1: Write an Ode (to an Everyday Item)
Using the poem \"Ode on a Grecian Urn\" as a guide, create a poem to celebrate the beauty of an everyday item.
Read the short story \"Dr. Heidegger's Experiment\" and use a graphic organizer to track details related to its themes. Then analyze the themes by answering the questions about the text.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Get our free administrator’s guide to building a positive school culture, filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and resources for further exploration.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Get our free administrator’s guide to building a positive school culture, filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and resources for further exploration.
Read the short story "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" and use a graphic organizer to track details related to its themes. Then analyze the themes by answering the questions about the text.
