John Cunningham Elder

This resource is intended as a 1-2 day analysis of sources that depict changes in American society, politics, culture and the economy as a result of the Civil War. There are numerous sources that depict these changes, and students are asked to analyze them through a variety of lenses: - New technology - Changing roles in society - New meaning of freedom - Tragedy - Large-scale death and destruction The lesson/s culminates in a written responses in which the students analyze the changes they beli

This resource is intended as a supplementary guide to help students understand and analyze Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis." The guide includes: - background information about the text itself - a breakdown of basic literary structures and conventions - graphic organizers to aid students in plot summary, quote analysis and analysis of literary devices

History notebooks are incredible tools that serve multiple purposes: 1) a space to capture essential knowledge and information necessary to any thoughtful analysis of history; 2) a tool to prompt analysis, reflection and discussion; and 3) arguably the most important study guide they can have. When done well, good history notebooks connect students more deeply to the class and their own learning. This resource outlines how students can set up their notebooks for a history class. It includes dail

This resource is a helpful compilation of some basic facts, quotes and beliefs for 7 of the major founding fathers during the American Revolution. To be used as a reference guide or to assist students in completing classwork.