Literacy, Languages, and the Arts
DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 8, 2012 |
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Find the latest educational resources from Iowa Public Television.
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Persuasion Map
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
 The Persuasion Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map out their arguments for a persuasive essay or debate. Students begin by determining their goal or thesis, then identify three reasons to support their argument and three facts or examples to validate each reason.
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PBS LearningMedia
Grade Rage: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
 PBS LearningMedia is a giant library of learning objects made specifically for the classroom. Whether your looking for interactives, videos, or lesson plans, LearningMedia can help. New features are rolling out in January 2013, so be sure to sign up today to begin your exploration. |
Epic of Gilgamesh
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
 This video introduces the earliest work of literature: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn how this ancient story still inspires readers and artists today, and how its themes of power, leadership, and friendship still resonate.
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FRONTLINE: The Card Game
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
 If you're teaching financial literacy or want to help your students better understand credit card debt, FRONTLINE's documentary, The Card Game, may be an excellent supplement to your lessons. Watch the full documentary online, find additional resources on credit card debt, and watch several interviews with experts. |
What's the Author's Purpose
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8
 When students can identify whether an author's purpose for writing a text is to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe, they are better equipped to evaluate its content as they make inferences and draw conclusions. In this lesson plan, using a 2-column chart, students scaffold their thinking and draw conclusions about the author's purpose. |
Iowa Outdoors: Decorah Eagles Update
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
 Learn more about the bald eagles made famous by the eagle-cam in Decorah, IA. Iowa Outdoors has an update regarding the eagle known as D1 and her tremendous journey. |
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