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In this high school lesson, we're combining visual art, reading and music to focus on informational text analysis of non-traditional texts.
History made funny.
One of the most shocking, and upsetting, moments of your adult life was probably learning the full story of Christopher Columbus. Almost every elementary school textbook hails him as a hero who "discovered" America, whose tireless crew on the Niña,…
A 'delicious' (Rebecca Makkai) and 'deeply compelling' (Lauren Groff) debut novel set at a 1950s Reno 'divorce ranch,' about the complex friendship between two women who dare to imagine a different future
Napoleon Bonaparte was no ordinary Joe. His family were minor nobles from Corsica, and he was always destined to a more privileged life than 99% of
Huge bundle of resources! Video and audio clips included! These items are designed to be used in an AP Language and Composition course after students have a basic introduction to rhetoric. This zip file includes the materials needed to guide students through a close reading and analysis of The Declaration of Independence. It allows them to work in groups to identify key components of rhetoric while using the acronyms SOAPSTone and SOLD to guide them. The lesson culminates with students writing a rhetorical precis to demonstrate their understanding of the text. Included are the following: 1. A PowerPoint which walks students through the entire lesson and includes: audio and video clips to engage students in this historical document, a way to group students, answers to the SOAPSTone chart found on the student handout, and two rhetorical precis examples to show to students 2. The Declaration of Independence text - reformatted so that students can annotate according to the directions in the activity 3. The Declaration of Independence text for the teacher - provides thorough answers and explanations that correlate with what students are identifying and annotating 4. The Declaration of Independence handout for students - provides a step-by-step process for annotation of the text, a place to write answers, uses SOAPSTone and SOLD 5. Groups - place students into small groups of three by using the famous pictures provided (a second sheet of "King of England" pics can be used if you have an odd number of students) 6. Rhetorical Precis explanation handout
It is almost impossible to discuss the fabulous and incomparable Luttrell Psalter (Add MS 42130) without resorting to hyperbole. Produced in Lincolnshire, England c. 1320-1340, for Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, its namesake and patron (please see our earlier blog post for more details), the manuscript is a glorious explosion of visual...
The palette is one of the most important tools in the history of oil painting and its affect is one of the least studied aspects in art history. The method of setting the palette has an important history and its development.
'Annie's Tryste' John Faed (1819–1902) Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture
Key features of hair during the Edwardian times for hair where : Waves Pouf Centre partings Large lightly rolled curls Hair pieces (switches, half frame /half toupe, cluster of curls) Knots, coils …
Made from parchment color silk pique, gathered front and back, square yoke. The front closes by the means of little black velvet buttons. 3/4 sleeves. Pattern consists of 5 pieces: 1 Front, 2 Back...
Historic Military Nursing Propaganda Images. Memorial day is aside time set aside to honor members of the military. I wanted to take a moment to
four simple truths about letting others care for you
Today’s thriving historical fiction genre provides readers with an escape […]
Artificial limbs from 1900 were decades ahead of their time
'Gadzooks . . . you astonish me!' cries Mr. Lenville in Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby. We won't accuse Dickens of gadzookery ('the bane of historical fiction,' as historical novelist John Vernon
This gets my vote for front-room of the year. I would have to do a little spring cleaning mind you, and add some soft furnishings and teh like of course. This is the impressive entrance Hall to teh Natural History Museum in London. It is an odd mix of styles. Heavily Romanesque Revival, but with modern materials and structures such as terracotta and those striking steel ribs to the roof. Everything here is decorated, predictably, with natural imagery
Step into lavish bath spaces that blend luxury with history. Each elegant design mixes bold textures, vibrant colors, and ornate details for an escape into
Every piece of technology has a precedent. Most have several different types of precedents. You've probably used (and may well own) an eBook reader, for instance, but what would have afforded you a selection of reading material two or three centuries ago?
Artificial limbs from 1900 were decades ahead of their time
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What this is? Do you know how to use this? What’s the connection between these two objects? Did you ever ride one of these? Do you know what to do with these? Do you know what this is? Have y…
Image by The Wellcome Trust When researching a famous historical figure, access to their work and materials usually proves to be one of the biggest obstacles.
To bring the past to life and make it matter, historical fiction must do more than conjure up an exotic backdrop for a conventional story. These six books challenge our preconceptions and help show how the past shaped the world we live in today.
The sixteenth century Italian artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527 – 1593), is famous for his extraordinary series of portraits in which the facial features of his sitters are portrayed as arrangement…
Post-Mortem Photography was an important part of dealing with the death of a loved one in the Victorian era. This article explains the fascinating truth behind the photos of the dead.
The century-old faces that would become America, in color.
