The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Alas Babylon by Pat Frank
This is an online study guide/notes for the apocalyptic novel Alas Babylon by Pat Frank including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
New York Times
New York Times: 'A Wrinkle in Time' and Its Sci Fi Heroine
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article from The New York Times, a reprint from 2012, provides a book review for A Wrinkle in Time.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Margaret Cavendish
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Margaret Cavendish. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, links to related articles, collection items, and works.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Gulliver's Travels
Read an overview of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 8: Flowers for Algernon: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities and assessments for the book, Flowers for Algernon.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Magic Realism
A concise encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on magical realism gives information on the origins of the term, its characteristics, and compares it to conventional fictional realism. Links are provided for additional information.
Other
Robert J. Sawyer: Writing Workshops
This site features a list of columns written by Robert Sawyer. They include: Great Beginnings, Point of View, Constructing Characters, Show, Don't Tell, Description, Research, and more. W.9-10.3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e Narratives, W.11-12.3, 3a,...
Ireland Information
Irish Literature
Eight complete works of Irish literature by 8 different writers are presented free. The writers are Wilde, Shaw, Synge, Stoker, Plunkett, Behan, O'Connor, O'Flaherty, and Friel.
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Kenneth Oppel Website
Use this site to explore information about the author of the "Silverwing Saga" and about his other books. There is a section on him, his books, news, and a gallery.
Other
The Irish Short Story
This is more of a bibliographical reference of names of writers and resources that can be used.
British Council
British Council: Kids Stories: Cold Planet
Read and listen to a story about a connection between Earth and an imaginary planet called Fliptune. See how Billy, a boy from Earth, helps the people of Fliptune by making their planet warmer so things can grow.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jules Vern
French author and famous among the science-fiction genre.
Other
Lib.ru: "Star Wars" in Russian
An online version of the wildly popular book "Star Wars" in Russian. ELL teachers might ask middle and high school level Russian-speaking students to translate passages into English. Students studying Russian will love learning Russian...
The Book Report
Teenreads.com: Ray Bradbury
This resource presents a brief profile of an author who began writing his first stories on butcher paper.
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Penguin: Reading Guide: The Drawing of the Three
Stephen King's fantasy series is introduced here, along with discussion questions and biographical information.
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Penguin: Reading Guide: The Gunslinger: The Dark Tower I
This reading guide provides discussion questions, biographical information about King, and explanatory introduction to the Dark Tower novels.
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Penguin: Reading Guide: Wizard and Glass
A general introduction to the series, a specific introduction to the novel, biographical information and discussion questions about the novel are all offered at this publisher's site.
Other
The War of the Worlds: H. G. Wells
Contains a good biography of Wells and a brief plot summary of the book.
TES Global
Blendspace: Dystopian Society
A learning module that includes eighteen links to images, activities, websites, charts, and more on dystopian societies.
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We Are Teachers: 10 Great Classroom Activities for a Wrinkle in Time
This resource from We Are Teachers provides a collection of inspiring ideas for teachers who using Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time in their classes.
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