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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Stephen Crane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn more about Stephen Crane. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for The Red Badge of Courage and other works.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Irene Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Discover more about the author Irene Hunt when you visit this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for the books "Across Five Aprils" and "The Lottery Rose."
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching young scholars reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
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Other

Blue Shoe Guide: The Nineteenth Amendment & the War of the Roses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides historical and biographical information about the fight in Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Life of Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of the life of Frederick Douglass. The site also contains links to the Underground Railroad, Women's Rights National Historical Park and other related sites.
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Barbara Greenwood

For Students 3rd - 8th
Barbara Greenwood has published numerous historical fiction titles for children. A short biography and a list of her works can be found at this site.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Francis Xavier

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent contains biographical information on the Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier, thought to be the first to bring Christianity to Japan. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pierre De Ronsard

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from The New Advent contains an English biography and small bibliography. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Francois Malherbe (1555 1628)

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides biographical information on 16th century French poet, Francois Malherbe. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Alexander Pope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Alexander Pope including detailed information about Pope's life and literary career. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Jacob Arcadelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers biographical information on the life of Jacob Arcadelt, as well as on his musical compositions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a biography on the life of Giovanni Palestrina. His musical compositions are discussed, and links are provided to influential people in his life. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Juliana of Norwich

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography from The Catholic Encyclopedia of Juliana of Norwich, a fourteenth century writer. Details her life experiences as well as her background as a nun, and some of her writing. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Marie De France

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent contains biographical information about Marie de France. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Sir Thomas Malory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Sir Thomas Malory: his life, "Morte d'Arthur," and his influences upon other writers and artists. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site provides some biographical information about Francis Bacon, its major focus is on his philosophy, particularly in "Novum Organum." Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Tartaglia

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief biography of Nicolo Tartaglia. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolas Poussin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Catholic Encyclopedia site gives you a rather extensive biography on Nicolas Poussin. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ludovico Ariosto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a thorough biography of Ariosto. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief biography and history of St. Paul. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Sophonias (Zephaniah)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a broad range of commentary on the Book of Sophonias from various sources. Content also includes a very brief biography of Sophonias. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...