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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   Analyzing Character Development in Three Short Stories About Women
   Students read three short stories about women; discuss the development of female characters, gender differences, and society's expectations; and write scripts in which the characters discuss their similarities and differences.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 23
   Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, was integrated in 1957.
   After viewing some footage from the actual event, students jot down thoughts and feelings of the Little Rock Nine. Students then write a bio-poem that might have been written by one of these students on this historic day.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 17
   Constitution Day is observed today in the U.S.
   Students explore an annotated online version of the Constitution before sharing what they learned about one aspect of the document through the Trading Card interactive.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 30
   Elie Wiesel was born on September 30, 1928.
   Students compare and contrast two views of the Holocaust from different authors. Students may also research stories of other survivors who may or may not be published and create a presentation on this survivor.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Exploring Cross-Age Tutoring Activities With Lewis and Clark
   Interaction and adventure draws high school and elementary school students together as they analyze stories about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
6. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 15
   Latinx Heritage Month begins today.
   Students brainstorm all the various aspects of Latinx culture and compile topics to research. Groups then research topics and present their information to the class.
7. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 11
   Patriot Day is celebrated today on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001.
   Students write about the name "Patriot Day" and how it marks the anniversary of a huge disaster. An alternative assignment could be to ask students to record their reflections about 9/11.
8. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Propaganda Techniques in Literature and Online Political Ads
   Students analyze propaganda techniques used in pieces of literature and political advertisements. They then look for propaganda in other media, such as print ads and commercials.
9. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 29
   Scotland Yard was established this day in 1829.
   Students explore the resources on the Scotland Yard website and compare the advice given to London's citizens to the advice available from the local police department.
10. Classroom Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 18
    Their Eyes Were Watching God was published in 1937.
    Students brainstorm the kinds of stories they know and where these stories come from. Students return to these questions as they begin reading Hurston's novel.

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