Examines mass media and its relationship with society. In the past, it was a one-way relationship and mass media influenced society. Now it works in both directions, with society providing feedback to and influencing mass media. The...

Reading comprehension terms (nonfiction) are included on this test. This test assesses the following words: topic, main idea, supporting details, summarizing, conclusion, point of view, author's perspective, author's purpose, details,...

Reading strategy terms (nonfiction) are included in this review exercise. Flashcards are provided for the following words: topic, main idea, supporting details, summarizing, conclusion, point of view, author's perspective, author's...

Meticulous exposition on the perspective and motivation of the author EA Robinson's writing, examining the role of the bible in his work.

PBS web page featuring quotes and biographical information on this Native American author & professor. Includes a jolly photograph!

Learn about the difference between a firsthand and secondhand accounts in a text on this site.

Jewish American author Saul Bellow is featured in this biography identifying his literary contributions and his manner of drawing on the weaknesses of humanity. See "Saul Bellow Activities" for related materials.

Mirror Image by Canadian author K. L. Denman is about the perceptions two teenage girls have of each other and how this changes as they get to know and appreciate one another.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explain that even if two texts are written about the same topic, they can have different information depending on the author's perspective or the source of the information. When we compare two texts on...

Analyze the different perspectives presented by two authors telling the same story.

Description of the main tennents of Freud's theories. Author gives his personal criticism of these theories. Interesting site because of perspectives given.

One of the more difficult literary concepts to teach is irony, especially ironic point of view. Not only do young scholars often miss the subtle linguistic clues, they become distracted by the issue of author's intent. Whether it's the...

This ReadWriteThink lesson plan features an opportunity for students to respond to literature through writing journals about "Corduroy," by Don Freeman. This idea could be used with other books as well.