“What, to the American Slave, Is Your 4th of July?”
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the Fredrick Douglass speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July."
Posted in: African American History, Holidays
Archive: June 2021 (14 Posts)
Expanding Student Understanding of World War I Soldiers’ Experiences with Poetry
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Help your students use poetry written by soldiers during wartime to help them understand the the events of the war and the experiences of those who fought in it.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Poetry and Literature
Join us for the Library of Congress Virtual Open Houses – June 30th and August 4th, 2-3:30 ET
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us for our virtual Open Houses June 30th and August 4th.
Posted in: News and Events
Free Webinar – Foundations: Analyzing Complex Images – June 29, 2-3pm ET
Posted by: Danna Bell
How do you analyze primary sources that are rich and complex in detail? The next in our series of foundations in teaching with primary sources provides some ideas.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools
Grab the Mic: Jason Reynolds June Newsletter
Posted by: Danna Bell
You know what’s weird? Washing clothes. It’s like some kind of strange sorcery I can’t quite get a grip on. This isn’t to say I don’t do laundry. I do. Often. Doing it right now, as a matter of fact. Which is why I’m so fascinated by the whole experience. I mean, can you explain …
Posted in: Poetry and Literature
Spreading the Word for a Cause: Exploring Broadsides, Flyers, and Posters from the Library’s Collections
Posted by: Danna Bell
See how broadsides and other paper publicity sources were used to engage people and encourage them to support a cause such as labor rights.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Primary Source Highlights
The Power of Audience and Purpose: Teaching Complex Topics through Primary Source Portraits
Posted by: Danna Bell
Use the ideas in this post to help students understand the importance of knowing the purpose and intended audience for a primary source.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Free Webinar—Teaching Poetry: Poetry 180 with Billy Collins on June 23, 4-5 ET
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about Poetry 180, the project created by former Poet Laureate Billy Collins and how some teachers are using Poetry 180 in the classroom.
Posted in: News and Events, Poetry and Literature
Free Webinar – Foundations: Analyzing Primary Sources from the Library of Congress – June 22, 2-3pm ET
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join Teachers Page staff for Analyzing Primary Sources, the first in our series of foundations in teaching with primary sources workshops.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools