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Literacy Design Collaborative

Betrayal in Literature—Barreiro

For Students 8th Standards
What do Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" and the Book of Genesis have in common? Both are complex texts that model how authors can approach the same concept—betrayal—in very different ways.
Unit Plan
Roald Dahl

The BFG Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
A 55-page unit examines the novel, The BFG, by Roald Dahl. Six lessons pay close attention to friendship, dreams, and believing themes while analyzing interesting characters, writing creative vocabulary, smilies, metaphors, an exciting...
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Other

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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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ninth Literature and Comp: Animal Farm by George Orwell

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to a unit on the political allegory Animal Farm by George Orwell, in which he uses animals to symbolize political leaders in the Russian Revolution.
Primary
Luminarium

Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: The Indifferent

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the poem "The Indifferent" by John Donne.
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Curated OER

Mc Graw Hill: Part 1 Reading Literature: Folktale

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Understand how to read and find the message the exist in a story. Learn how folktales include messages in their stories.
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Other

Creighton University: Sumerian Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Has a map, overview, and questions on The Epic of Gilgamesh. Especially useful for students studying for a test on the epic.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Foxman

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever read the book "The Foxman" by Gary Paulsen? This site features a review of the novel and points to ponder as you discuss it with your students. It also provides several links and a list of related books.
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Other

University of Southern Mississippi: De Grummond Children's Books Digital

For Students 9th - 10th
The de Grummond Children's Books Digital Collection contains a selection of books and documents from the holdings of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi. The majority of works...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.
eBook
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Delaware Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.
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Other

Janet Stevens

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read Janet Steven's autobiography and visit her studio to learn more about being a children's literature author.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Judging and Reacting: Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this slideshow tutorial, students will review the critical reading techniques of making judgments and forming reactions about what they read. Explanations are given about drawing conclusions, responding to literature, and making...
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Other

Sanskrit Literature: The Vedas

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of the origin and division of the Vedas.
Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Aztec Poems: Indigenous Peoples' Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some Aztec poems. These are excellent examples of Aztec poetry. Each one is very unique.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Black and White

For Students 6th - 8th
This site on the book "Black and White" by David Macaulay, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
Activity
Harold D. Underdown

Write Descriptive Passages to Die For

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides excellent examples of descriptive writing for one needing inspiration. Site is written for those who write literature for children, but can also be applicable to other genres.
Article
Harold D. Underdown

Are You a Writer Looking for Inspiration?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A very helpful article for writers looking for inspiration. Presents advice about inspiration from the past, present, and future. Article written for children's literature but may also apply to other genres.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Crossbow' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In Crossbow by Canadian Author Dayle Campbell Gaetz, fourteen-year-old Matt sets out to live as a hermit in a cabin and encounters a stranger who has moved in. At first, they are friends but Matt realizes the stranger is hiding dangerous...
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: "Cymbeline"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the entire play of "Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare in a large font, easy to read format. With links to other Shakespearean plays.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Gwen

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Gwen by Penelope Leslie, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: King Longbeard

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of King Longbeard by Barrington MacGregor, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Lullaby Land

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Lullaby-land by Eugene Field, a book of poems for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Our Next Door Neighbor

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Our Next-door Neighbor by Stella Austin, a fiction book for children.

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