Library of Congress
Loc: Revising Himself: Walt Whitman and "Leaves of Grass"
This multimedia exhibition examines Whitman's life and writing career, as he continually revised his masterwork, "Leaves of Grass."
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Vicente Huidobro en La Biblioteca Nacional De Chile
This Spanish-language article profiles the Chilean poet Vicente Huidobro.
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
Seeing and Surviving in Timothy Findley's Short Stories
A critical look at characterization--"an act which helps to define both individual characters and the relationships among characters"--in Timothy Findley's short stories.
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
Scl: Reading as Collaboration in Timothy Findley's Famous Last Words
A critical examination of what authors have written about Timothy Findley's novel, "Famous Last Words."
Other
Medieval: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179)
A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.
Other
Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.
Emory University
Emory University: Wilfred Owen (1893 1918)
This site offers only a brief biography and a photo of Owen. What makes the site worthwhile is the number of full texts of Owen's poetry (e.g., "Strange Meeting" and "Futility")and an audio excerpt of a letter that Owen wrote to a friend.
Other
Reading Group Guide: Pilgrim
A great source for questions for discussion or written response on Timothy Findley's novel, "Pilgrim." Includes links to a brief biography on the author and to a long excerpt from chapter 1.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: N. Scott Momaday
Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck
What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Erich Maria Remarque
Explore this informative site featuring links to lesson plans for the book "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jonathan Swift
Find out more about the life and work of Jonathan Swift when you explore this site. This resource provides links to lesson plans and other activities for some of his books.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton
Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.
Other
Triton and Patterns Projects: The Light in the Forest
This amazing site is loaded with information on how to navigate through the The Light in Forest through interactive activities and reflections. A great site for both students and teachers.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Learning to Read" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
A learning module that begins with the poem "Learning to Read" by Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon
A learning module that begins with "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Fyodor Dostoevsky
This site presents an accurate account of the events in the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also includes a bibliography of works by and about the author.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Voices in the Campaign for Abolition
From the mid 18th century, Africans and people of African descent - many of them former slaves - began to write down their stories. This article describes these writings and assesses their role in the abolition of slavery.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit: Informational Text: Writing
This unit is designed to teach students about research writing. The lessons follow the format of Writer's Workshop. Many of the lessons provide a formula for students to follow while constructing their essays to ensure struggling readers...
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
Grammar Tips
Grammar Tips: Problematic Word Pairs: Part I
Certain word pairs present problems for many speakers and writers such as amount versus number, continuous versus continually, and so on. This three-part article identifies problematic word pairs and clarifies their proper use.