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American Rhetoric: The Power of Oratory in the United States

American Rhetoric: The Power of Oratory in the United States

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Churchill and the Great Republic (A Library of Congress Exhibiti This exhibition examines the life and career of Winston Spencer Churchill and emphasizes his lifelong links with the United States—the nation he called “the great Republic.” The exhibition comes nearly forty years after the death of Winston Churchill and sixty years after the D-Day allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It commemorates both of these events. On April 17, 1945, British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill addressed the House of Commons on the occasion of President Franklin Roosevelt's death. Free Audio Books Sort by Titles Per Page 1 - 10 of 10068 Titles by Napoleon Hill Gifts of Speech - S Dr. Nafis Sadik -- Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund Patricia Schroeder -- Former Congresswoman/President and CEO Association of American Publishers

Conflict Map Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Conflict Map Start the Conflict Map About the map Poetry 180 - Home Page Welcome to Poetry 180. Poetry can and should be an important part of our daily lives. Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed. Poetry 180 is designed to make it easy for students to hear or read a poem on each of the 180 days of the school year.

Battling for Liberty: Tecumseh’s and Patrick Henry’s Language of Resistance ReadWriteThink couldn't publish all of this great content without literacy experts to write and review for us. If you've got lessons plans, videos, activities, or other ideas you'd like to contribute, we'd love to hear from you. More Find the latest in professional publications, learn new techniques and strategies, and find out how you can connect with other literacy professionals. More Teacher Resources by Grade

History of the American West (American Memory, Library of Congre This collection is no longer updated in American Memory. Please visit the up to date presentation: History of the American West (external link) Search by Keyword | Browse the Subject Index | Name Index Over 30,000 photographs, drawn from the holdings of the Western History and Genealogy Department at Denver Public Library, illuminate many aspects of the history of the American West.

Poetry Resources - Educator Resources To support the celebration of poetry in your school, below are suggested lesson plans, school-wide poetry events, bibliographies, professional development books for teachers, ideas for encouraging parent involvement and online resources. We hope this helps you to get started on generating ideas for a school wide poetry celebration. Enjoy! Related Links: Social Location Maps and Identity Monologues Sara Krulwich/The New York TimesNajla Said performing “Palestine” at the Fourth Street Theater.Go to related article » Overview | What is identity and where does it come from? How can we convey our identities with others? In this lesson, students map their social locations, reflect on their identities and the dramatic purpose of monologue, and craft speeches that explore defining aspects of their lives. Materials | Student journals, large sheets of plain paper, handouts, projection equipment (optional). Warm-Up | Before class, prepare to introduce students to the concept of “social location.”

The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 Hard as it is to believe, the answer is true. World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. Within months, it had killed more people than any other illness in recorded history. About Poetry Out Loud : Poetry Out Loud Get involved today! Contact your state arts agency. Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Today in History: July 6 On April 11, 1900, the U.S. Navy acquired its first submarine, designed by Irish immigrant John P. Holland. Propelled by gasoline while on the surface and by electricity when submerged, the Holland served as a model for modern submarine design.

Circle of Stories . For Educators Teacher’s Guide: Introduction Welcome to the CIRCLE OF STORIES lesson plans. These lessons will allow students to examine the complex and rich oral tradition of Native American storytelling, create their own stories to share, explore indigenous and Native American cultures and the issues which face them today, and research and explore their own cultural heritage by recording their unique family stories and heritage. These lessons are directed toward grades 6 through 12, for use in the following subject areas: language arts, theater, history, social studies, multicultural studies, technology, and life science. Lesson 1: It’s All Part of the Story Storytelling reflects the rich cultural and religious heritage of the generations before us, and it leads us to understand how our past has influenced our present. Use this plan to help students learn to share their story while learning to appreciate stories from others.

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