Drawing attention to the role of women in marriages, social differences between Europeans and Americans, old money versus new, near the turn into the twentieth century we read about author Edith Wharton. Click "Edith Wharton Activities"...

Henry James is the focus of this biography for his ability to write about how people deal with problems with attention drawn to Europeans versus Americans in the early twentieth century. See "Henry James Activities" for more resources.

From this website, access the works of James Fenimore Cooper, an American writer known for his short stories, novels, and essays. Also contains good biographical information about the writer.

Compare the events of the country to the literature being produced at the time of the early 19th century.

A biography of African-American writer Alain Locke, chief interpreter of the Harlem Renaissance, the video [5:30] "Ossie Davis: Dr. Alain Leroy Locke's Influence," and links to three of his books.

Use the video "Edwards and the Transition to Enlightenment" to consider the two learning outcomes below. It featuring discussions of Raymond Williams's model of culture; Edward Taylor; Jonathan Edwards; Benjamin Franklin; George...

Nice article discussing the lack of diversity in literature curriculum.

Read the full text of Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire" for free. With links to other short stories by famous American writers.

Full text of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". With links to other short stories by American writers.

A short synopsis of Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" followed by the full text divided by Chapter selection. With links to other short stories by American writers.

Read the full text of Mark Twain's short story "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed". With links to other short stories by American writers.

Read the full text of "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. With links to other short stories by American writers.

Nathaniel Hawthorne is featured in this brief biography highlighting his Puritan family background which inspired his thought provoking writings of the nineteenth century. Click on "Nathaniel Hawthorne Activities" for related resources.

Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.

A time line of social, political, and literary history of the period from 1700-1749, the end of the Puritan period. Contains information about Cotton Mather, Jonathan Edwards, and Sarah Kemble Knight, Puritan writers of the time.

This lesson focuses on Washington Irving and his short story "Devil and Tom Walker." It features links to the Discovery Education video: "Washington Irving's Life and Work" (Registration required) and a PDF of the short story text. It...

This lesson is an introduction to a unit on postmodern prose; students will be reading a novel or play of their choosing from a list provided. They will be expected to reflect on the work through reflective journaling and a timed...

This lesson focuses on Edgar Allan Poe and his short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." It features links to the Discovery Education Video: "Profile of the Author: Edgar Allan Poe" (Registration required), a Poe biography, the text...

This lesson offers a list of comtemporary nine novels and two plays from which students will select one to read and analyze. A short synopsis is provided for each work.

This lesson focuses on Thomas Paine including his background, writings, and political career. A link to "The Crisis No. 1" by Thomas Paine is provided; students are to read it and underline examples of rhetoric. There is also a quiz over...

This lesson focuses on Eudora Welty, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and her short story "A Worn Path." It provides background on Welty as well as a link to the text, reading questions, and a quiz for the short story.

This is a 6-page PDF of The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America, better known as The Declaration of Independence.

This lesson focuses on a pre-reading research assigment providing background for The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a list of topics and questions under each topic. It results in a presentation using Glogster, Prezi, or PowerPoint.

This lesson is a review of The Crucible by Arthur Miller including a LitChart and a Jeopardy game over The Crucible.