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Library of Congress

Loc: Revising Himself: Walt Whitman and "Leaves of Grass"

For Students 9th - 10th
This multimedia exhibition examines Whitman's life and writing career, as he continually revised his masterwork, "Leaves of Grass."
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Website
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Vicente Huidobro en La Biblioteca Nacional De Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish-language article profiles the Chilean poet Vicente Huidobro.
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Article
University of New Brunswick (Canada)

Seeing and Surviving in Timothy Findley's Short Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
University of New Brunswick (Canada)

Scl: Reading as Collaboration in Timothy Findley's Famous Last Words

For Students 9th - 10th
A critical examination of what authors have written about Timothy Findley's novel, "Famous Last Words."
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Handout
Other

Medieval: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179)

For Students 9th - 10th
A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.
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Website
Other

Faith Ringgold

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Activity
Emory University

Emory University: Wilfred Owen (1893 1918)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Reading Group Guide: Pilgrim

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: N. Scott Momaday

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Erich Maria Remarque

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jonathan Swift

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
Other

Triton and Patterns Projects: The Light in the Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Learning to Read" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

For Students 5th - 6th
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...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon

For Students 5th - 7th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Fyodor Dostoevsky

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Voices in the Campaign for Abolition

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Unit: Informational Text: Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Website
Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Grammar Tips

Grammar Tips: Problematic Word Pairs: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.