Philosophers ask some of life's biggest questions about the nature of mankind, existence, and time, so what's it like to study the subject? A handout outlines different types of philosophy assignments common in college-level courses. The...

Is a person's sexual orientation determined at birth? With the informative website, scholars prepare for a debate about the topic. They learn the top pro and con arguments and read through a historical timeline of homosexuality. They...

This study guide provides information on the plot, themes, author, and context of the novel, "Madame Bovary." Here, refresh your knowledge of the book's major characters and events and study important themes and ideas through "Sample...

This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."

These authors recommend this system for remembering important facts.

A photographer trails elephants in Kenya in this video segment from Africa. [7:52]

Great study guide for Paul Fox's "The Slave Dancer," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...

An analysis of the Book of Matthew which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.

An analysis of the Book of Mark which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.

An analysis of the Book of Luke which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.

An analysis of the Book of John which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.

Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.

Find a wide variety of information about General Lew Wallace, who was a Civil War general, author of Ben-Hur, governor of New Mexico Territory, and United States Minister to Turkey, among his many other accomplishments.

Southern Cultures is a quarterly magazine that has published over seventy issues, with articles by many well-known scholars and authors. It explores the history and cultures of the American South. If your library or educational...

Explore the life and writing of Sandra Cisneros at this website, which provides different approaches to reading and studying Cisneros' works. Included are pictures and several references and links for further reading and research.

Analyze literature through the study of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Made specifically for students preparing to take the GCSE test, this site is beneficial to all students learning about Stevenson or the elements...

Here you will find a variety of websites to refer to regarding the presidents. These websites will enhance your study of this book with presidential biographies, anecdotes, inaugural addresses and more!

Sixteen-page teacher guide for Alexander Solzhenitsyn's "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" contains enlightening introductory, overview, and language information. Also included are excellent writing activites and list of...

"Silas Marner" 16-page teacher guide applauds strengths of novel and provides succinct sequence of events. Chapter-by-chapter study questions, vacabulary, and various activities aid student understanding. Excellent culminating activities...

A central location for the study of resources related to Emily Dickinson.

This is the Japanese version of the well-known Interesting Things for ESL site (the authors are professors teaching in Japan). The Japanese site has many of the same features as the English Only version in fact, it usually goes to the...

What a find! Here you have a detailed chronology and biography of this beloved writer, an introduction and questions and answers by the site's editor, Dr. Zeus, and a chat room to pursue further study. Also includes audio excerpts by...

Learn the background of both the book and the author, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; then click on the Readers Guide link to use the detailed study questions to spark discussion.

Classroom connections for a study of Freedman's book about Eleanor Roosevelt. Gives grade appropriateness, topics and summary, as well as links to other resources.