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Argot Language Centre: Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, is perhaps Prince Edward Island's most famous person. Her books continue to delight new generations. This site actually has two biographical profiles of her, one for easy reading and...
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L.m. Montgomery Institute of Upei

For Students 9th - 10th
This educational institute is devoted to the study of Lucy Maud Montgomery and her writings. In addition to biographical information and book lists, there are excellent links and some good teaching ideas. A virtual exhibit on the site...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry:gwendolyn Bennett

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers a biography of Gwendolyn Bennet, as well as critical essays on some poems. Includes a picture.
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: William Wordsworth an Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This page on William Wordsworth from a Brown University site contains links to a variety of topics related to him and his writings. It has a link to a biography, the text to two of his works, an analysis of his style of writing and the...
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of John Keats

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains 22 poems written by John Keats and some biographical information about him. The titles of the poems link to their full text.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Literary Movements: Brief Timeline of American Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Washington State University site provides a decade-by-decade timeline of American literature with historical events going on at the same time. Most topics on the timeline are links to additional information about the author, work,...
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Literature Learning Ladders: Literature Based Web Quests

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A large compilation of high-quality literature-based WebQuests organized by grade range, K-2, 3-6, middle and high (30-50 quests per range). Most relate to specific books; a few explore general themes or genres, e.g., where authors get...
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York University

York University: African Canadian Online: Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This rich resource is an excellent reference tool on African-Canadian literature. Topics include a general history and short biographies of well known African-Canadian writers, along with lists of their books.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Edwin Arlington Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a complete listing of the author's poems, with links that provide the entire texts. Includes a short biography.
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PBS

Pbs: Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
"Join Michael Palin as he takes you on a journey to recapture the world of Ernest Hemingway." Contains a biography of Hemingway including a number of pictures of him and the various places he traveled throughout his life. In addition to...
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Gustavus University: Willa Cather Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive collection of publications by and about Cather, including some of her most impressive quotes from numerous sources. Features detailed biographical information and specific Nebraska historical information related to the...
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Houston Southwest College: Marlowe Literary Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource if you want a little bit of everything on Marlowe: biography, "Dr. Faustus" text, bibliography, and more!
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Whittier: Quaker Ancestry and Nature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Biography and analysis of the works of John Greenleaf Whittier. Describes his Quaker upbringing, his role as an abolitionist, honors bestowed upon him, and his ballads. Includes analysis of his anti-slavery poetry and "Snow-Bound." Use...
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Goldman Environmental Prize: Ken Saro Wiwa

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Goldman Environmental Prize recipient Saro-Wiwa which focuses on his political activities.
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Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1926-2004 CE), author of the groundbreaking "Death and Dying." Includes much information on her life, works, and related organizations.
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Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Roy Bedichek

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Texas writer and naturalist Roy Bedichek, who lived from 1878-1959. The text on this page is also available as an audio recording through a side link.
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University of North Carolina

Booker T. Washington, 1856 1915 Up From Slavery: An Autobiography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete text from the book "Up from Slavery: An Autobiography", by Booker T. Washington, in which he explores his journey from slave to educator. Includes illustrations, biographical facts, and links to further information on...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Chaim Potok

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article on Chaim Potok, a rabbi and the author of "The Chosen", supplies information about his novel's characters, his early life and his education. Provides links to related articles.
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Grade Saver

Grade Saver: Biography of Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Classic Notes provides a summary on Ralph Ellison (1914-1994 ) and his accomplishments as an author. The article that is presented is medium size in length and provides links throughout for additional information on the...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th
Author Ralph Ellison is presented in this biography for his contributions to African American literature. See "Ralph Ellison Activities" for further information.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Tomas Rivera

For Students 9th - 10th
Capitalizing on his life as a migrant farmer, Tomas Rivera's literary contributions focus on humanity, as examined in this brief biography. See "Tomas Rivera Activities" for related resources.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Carl Sandburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Carl Sandburg is featured in this biography for his politically socialistic poetry which, unlike his contemporaries tended to focus more on content then meter and rhythm. Click on "Carl Sandburg Activities" for related artifacts and...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Jean Toomer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Jean Toomer, an African American author of poetry and short stories, published in many magazines in the early twentieth century. Click on "Jean Toomer Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Susan Glaspell

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Susan Glaspell is featured in this brief biography for her literary contributions as author and playwright focusing on the role of women in American society in the early twentieth century. See "Susan Glaspell Activities" for related...