[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Combining art and literature, this lesson takes a look at how artists drew the line between civilization and wilderness in 19th century America.

Wikipedia overview in Spanish of American literature from its roots to contemporary authors and themes. This entry is a broad sweep -- no era is covered in depth but it's a helpful "big picture" view for Spanish-speaking students, with...

Concise explanation of the term "Fireside poets" (also called the "schoolroom" or "household" poets). It's mainly a discussion of the poetic movement, and it discusses many of the important figures including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,...