Historically, Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis has been difficult for many readers to grasp. From the difficult translation issues to the complex plot and themes, the novel's message and story can be lost when learners...

Article II of the United States Constitution grants Presidents executive powers in areas of international conflict, domestic and foreign policy. Using examples drawn from Ronald Reagan's presidency, class members are asked to consider...

Good questions can help focus readers' attention on the elements writers use to add depth to their stories. The questions on this worksheet do just that and encourage readers to think critically about a story and author's purpose.

Dig into any piece of fiction with a series of analysis questions. There are two levels of questions provided: basic and in-depth. The basic questions can be copied double-sided onto a single piece of paper, while the in-depth questions...

This is a glossary defintion of the term "Conflict" as it pertains to the plot in fiction. It defines conflict and lists two types: internal and external and is seen in these forms: man vs man, man vs. nature, man vs self.

Article reviews several conditions of American society that sowed the seeds of civil war, particularly slavery and sectional conflict.

A report on the situation in Macedonia and the tenuous peace process as the government tries to negotiate an end to the conflict with Albanian rebels. A list of recommendations is presented. [Date of Report: 20 Jun 2001]

This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides...

An account of the six-month struggle in 2001 between the Macedonian government and Albanian insurgents, the National Liberation Army. What caused this to happen? What crimes against humanity did each side impose on innocent civilians?...

This site from The UVic Writer's Guide provides an excellent overview of character and characterization. Content also explores flat and round characters. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn the basics of how to write about literature by asking subjective and objective questions; use tone, diction, and syntax; identify plot elements, and...

Investigate the daily struggle faced by many Afghan students seeking an education, and the danger faced by teachers and schools working to provide these children with an experience many Americans take for granted.