For Students
Writing Tips
The Thesis Statement
The Topic Sentence
In these videos, Dr. Brad Cartwright and Dr. Sue Stanfield explain the purpose and development of successful thesis statements and topic sentences.
Podcasts
Pod-Textualizing the Past
Pod-Textualizing the Past is a podcast that explores U.S. history from pre-colonization through the U.S. Civil War. Produced at the University of Texas at El Paso, Professor Susan Stanfield talks with experts about specific aspects of U.S. history and their cultural impact.
Lesson Plans
Teach Rock
We empower teachers and engage students by using popular music to create interdisciplinary, culturally responsive education materials for all 21st century classrooms. Launched by Little Steven Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono, Jackson Browne, Martin Scorsese, and Bruce Springsteen, the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation has provided free, standards-aligned resources through the Teachrock.org curriculum to help teachers, students, and families succeed for more than a decade.