New York Times Learning Network + Visual Thesaurus = Inspired Students

The Visual Thesaurus is proud to partner with The New York Times Learning Network to help students boost their reading, writing and communications skills. We're now working together to develop innovative lesson plans that integrate our interactive dictionary and thesaurus with engaging articles from the pages of The New York Times. Whether in school or at home, students find the Visual Thesaurus captivating and playful, and quickly get hooked on learning new words and concepts. The Visual Thesaurus works for students in elementary school to the college level, and beyond.

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The Visual Thesaurus also supports educators with a rich array of online resources and study aids. Check out our latest customized lesson plans and thought-provoking interviews with fellow educators:
"Fair is Foul, and Foul is Fair": Sound Devices in Shakespeare's "Macbeth"
April 30, 2013
In this lesson, students use the Visual Thesaurus to explore the pronunciation and meaning of several key vocabulary words in Macbeth. They then examine how Shakespeare uses these vocabulary words to enhance the text through the sound devices of alliteration and assonance.
Introducing Students to Literary Nonfiction
February 26, 2013 - 2 Comments
This lesson introduces students to the genre of literary nonfiction and has them analyze the literary elements of a cell description in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Science Words with Multiple Meanings
January 9, 2013 - 1 Comment
How can the Visual Thesaurus help students learn some interesting and polysemous science words?

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