Edith Wharton's ghost story, Afterward, a harrowing tale of self-dependence and innocence, is provided in dramatized audio. Includes literary interpretation, the author's biography, historical context and lesson plans. [29:00]

Over 150 audio texts from writers like Mark Twain, Jack London, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many others. The list includes many classics that are taught in middle school or high school.

Notes introducing and providing examples of motif. A chart also helps students understand the difference between motif, symbol, and theme. Examples are provided from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and Ethan Frome by...