MORA

The True Size of Africa
Everyday Africa
Beauty of Africa
Africa is not a Country – Breaking Stereotypes
Africa.com – latest news
Geography Games (capitals, countries & landscapes of Africa)
African Masks
African Masks – National Geographic Photo Gallery
African storytelling
PBS Africa – Explore the Regions
African Cultural Center
CIA World Factbook
Everyculture.com
National Geographic – Africa
Jane Goodall Institute
Save the Elephants
One Million Bones Project

News Articles:
Brand Maasai: Why nomads might trademark their name
Vietnam’s Appetite For Rhino Horn Drives Poaching In Africa
Ghanians ban “spirit child” killing
Nelson Mandela’s life and times
Letter from Africa: Rites of the dead
Faking your fufu?
Qat, Khat, Chat… A Flowering Business
Lady Mechanic Initiative Trains Women for the “Best” Job (Nigeria)
DR Congo toughest place for mothers
How Can Africa Move Away From Aid Dependence?
What if Africa were to become the hub for global science?
The Khoisan Once Were Kings Of The Planet. What Happened?
Former Child Brides Just Got Zimbabwe To Ban Child Marriage
opinion piece: In Zimbabwe, We Don’t Cry For Lions

“Learn from the masses and then teach them.” – Chairman Mao

DRIVING QUESTIONS: What is the difference between reform and revolution?
When, if ever, should a government use culture to reinforce ideology or reforms?
What is lost materially and psychologically when a government destroys parts of a country’s cultural heritage?

Great Leap Forward
The Legacy of Mao
What were the main causes of the Cultural Revolution? What role did Mao Zedong play in beginning the Revolution? Was he “responsible” for it?

Propaganda Posters
What do propaganda posters reveal about Chinese society during the Cultural Revolution? How are people dressed? What kind of facial expressions do they have? What message do you think these posters are meant to send? What purpose do you think propaganda posters served during the Cultural Revolution? Why do you think propaganda posters were an effective tool of communication in China during the Cultural Revolution?

Li Zhensheng’s collection of photographs during the Cultural Revolution
The Little Red Book – “To read too many books is harmful” – Mao

Literary Devices
Poem in Your Pocket Day – 4/30
A Poem A Day: Poetry 180
Poetry Out Loud
Why Poetry Matters
New York City in 17 Syllables
Why Afghan Women Risk Death To Write Poetry
In A North Vietnam Prison, Sharing Poems with ‘Taps On The Wall’
A Poem Store Open For Business
Verse, and more, on sale at the Poem Store
Deaf Jam

CHINA
China’s Age of Invention
China Tells Schools to Suppress Western Ideas
The generation that is remaking China
Picked up for 3 bucks, Chinese bowl goes for $2.2 million at auction
The World According To China
Chinese President in 60 seconds
Chinese Farmers Revolt Against Gov. Land Grab
China’s Middle Class has impact on Elephant population /Elephant Poaching Pushes Species To Brink of Extinction
Beijing Smog: When growth trumps life in China
China – Polluted Rivers
In China, Beware: A Camera May Be Watching You
As China Builds, Cambodia’s Forests Fall
Not Chinese enough in China?
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year Traditions
CHINA
China’s Villages Are Dying
This Toxic Lake of Black Sludge is the Result of Mining to Create Our Tech Gadgets
Dying to Breathe – China’s True Cost of Gold
BBC: The Village And The Girl

JAPAN
Haiku of Basho
Typical School Lunch in Japan
In Japan, Food Can Be Almost Too Cute To Eat
Rice Consumption Declines in Japan
Japanese Anime Artist jobs being outsourced
What Japanese history lessons leave out
Taiji: Japan’s tradition of eating dolphin meat and the clash of cultures

KOREA
A Single Shard
Korean Pottery Masters
Korean Art Gallery
Korean Celadon Pottery
South Korean Culture Wave Spreads Across Asia
Why “Gangnam Style” Became A Hit
Inside North Korea – photos
South Korea: We’ll strike back at North if attacked
In Korea, Spam Isn’t Junk Meat – It’s A Treat
Plastic Surgery Boom As Asians Seek “Western” Look

LINKS RELATED TO OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES:
Vietnam: The Hidden Smiles of Vietnam
Vietnam’s Appetite for Rhino Horn Drives Poaching in Africa
India: Indian Bridegroom Dumped Over Failed Math Test
Taiwan: Taiwan rations water amid drought
Nepal: The Very Strange Life of Nepal’s Child Goddess

“We each live our stories and we learn most from the stories of others. When you feel alone, you can find community in stories; when you weaken, you can find strength; when you are disheartened, you can find resolve; when you are down, you can be lifted; when you feel pain, you can find comfort; when you question, you can find inspiration;
when you tire, you can find new energy; when you wonder why, you can find inspiration.” – Louis Schmier

Elements of a Short Story video
Short Story of the Day
Figurative Language video
Figurative Language: Idioms
Advice on writing
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling
Synonyms for words commonly used in student writing
First lines for short story beginnings
16 Literary Techniques explained by Disney
MEMRISE.COM – Literary Terms review (Mora Literary Terms)

“As I see it, a short story is like a child’s kite – a small wonder, a brief, bright wonder.” – Sean O’Faolain

Top 10 News Stories of 2014
Wall Street Journal Year in Photos 2014
Flocabulary Year in Rap 2014
CNN 2014 In Review
The 2014 Year In Review – The Verge