Personification Personification as a writing technique is explored.		Cranberry Apple Crisp A great dessert recipe for Cranberry Apple Crisp, from Ocean Spray.
Creating Mental Pictures with Metaphors Using metaphor as a tool is the focus of this printable activity.		Spice Cookies Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.
Getting to Know Your Students Get to know new students through icebreakers, name games, and first-day celebrations. Our...		Warm Cranberry Wassail Try Wassail, a classic holiday drink, from Ocean Spray.
The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Lists & Quizzes Use this vocabulary list and chapter-specific vocabulary quizzes to test students' knowledge of...		Apple Pie a la Zing Great twist on the apple pie, from Ocean Spray.
Columbus Discovers a New World Students label a map of Columbus's first voyage. Answer key is included.		Cranberry Bread Pudding This recipe, from Ocean Spray, is a twist on bread pudding. They've added cranberries!...
Columbus's First Voyage to the New World This page of facts about Columbus serves as an excellent background reference for educators.		O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" Find the full text of the classic short story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi." This is an...
"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story & Activities Read the full text of W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw," then analyze the story with...		Advent Learn the history of Advent, which marks the start of the Christmas season. Then, students...
"The Raven" Poem & Activities Read the full text of Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," then analyze the poem with a lesson...		Hanukkah History Learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or the "Festival of Lights," starts on the 25th day...
"The Black Cat" Play & Activities Read the full text of Edgar Allen Poe's play "The Black Cat," then analyze the play with a...		Common Characteristics of Young Smokers This printable gives the physical, sociological, and emotional characteristics of young...
Pilgrims Meet the New World Students practice map-reading skills by analyzing a printable map showing the landing of the...		Log for Studying Commercials By tracking television commercials, students will learn about ad positioning and targeting.