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2007-2008: A graduate of UW-Madison, Sarrah is a huge Badger fan! She lives in Wauwatosa and is married to a Tosa West teacher and coach, named Stephen. She has a daughter, named Ana and a son, named Padraig. Being active is her passion, she enjoys mountain biking, spinning, running, camping and traveling. Sarrah is also a member of a book club. Some of her favorite authors are John Irving, Pat Conroy and Toni Morrison. |
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English Skills - Resources |
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Multiple Intelligences Inventory |
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Middle Ages Websites |
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Kingdomality Website The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods (495-1485) This site is through McDougall Littell publishers for their textbook on British Literature and includes vocabulary, historical background, research starters, and links to other websites. NetSerf: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources Through the Catholic University of America. One of the top 5 Medieval Sites by Kathy Schrock. Provides access to an impressive array of scholarly resources on Medieval times and also has many other website links. Great Medieval News links as well. ORB: The Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies Links to 9 other websites, has interactive and scholarly information as well. Has links to teaching materials, syllabi, maps, calendars, and illustrations. Middle Ages: Feudal Life ***USE THIS FOR ASSIGNMENT Through the Annenberg/CPB public television organization. Very aestethically pleasing and easy to use website with information on feudal life, dress, food, knights, etc. Great overview for high school students to use before delving into the literature of the time period. Labyrinth: Resources for studying Middle Ages Sponsored by Georgetown University. This is a highly recommended link, it is one of Kathy Schrock's top 5 Medieval Sites and also recommended by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin and EdSiteMent. A collaborative site that is free, organized and easy to use. Provides a library with links to text, information on national and international culture, and other academic research on the time period. Medieval Studies Program at UW-Madison Explanation of the program and certificates offered at UW-Madison. Outreach, programs, speakers, and conference information. Gives list of audio-visual materials available on campus. |
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Shakespeare and Elizabethan Websites |
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Mr. Shakespeare and the Internet Site contains information on the theatre, a Shakespeare timeline and other educational materials, including links to other sites. 16th Century English Literature The website, also known as Luminarium, provides full text English literature from 1485-1603, including authors such as Wyatt, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, and Raleigh. Also contains essays and articles and other Renaissance Resources. An online database of literary topics from different time periods. 16th Century topics include Renaissance exploration, magic, spiritual violence, and the Reformation. More advanced and high level information. Primary historical documents from Western Europe. This site contains selected transcriptions, facsimiles, and translations that would especially be good for student research on various Renaissance topics. Elizabethan England Resources for Teachers This is a web based meta-site for teachers provided by the Internet School Library Media Center. Contains around 40 links organized into general resources and more specific topics, such as the monarchy, social customs, art and literature, religion, and economic life. Another plus is that it contains lesson plans for teachers. Games and Activities Test your history skills and pick what didn't belong in each time period! Quiz - Which Renaissance artist would you be? 1. Romeo & Juliet Introductory Activity 3. The Playwright Game (click on link on top right of page)
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Vets Project Resource This is from the Library of Congress and has excellent ideas for interviewing. Make sure and click on Especially for Youth and Classroom Participants section for sample interviews. D.C. Everest Oral History Projects Great references for each war and also interviewing tips for students. |
