Reading goes beyond taking in information—it also involves forming impressions about what we read. Sometimes we share those impressions through book reviews, a specific type of writing outlined in a handout on the topic. Using the...

When researchers write a paper, they become curators of information. It's their job to determine the best sources of information on a topic and use those sources to inform their writing. As part of a larger series, a handout on annotated...

A literature review goes beyond simply giving a novel a thumbs up or thumbs down. In fact, it may not require an opinion at all. Using a handout on literature reviews, part of a larger series on specific writing assignments, writers...

Some of the best information to include when writing a research paper doesn't come from books, magazine articles, or informational websites—it comes from dissertations. However, reading an entire dissertation is often a daunting task....

The term curricula vitae might sound more sophisticated than the term resumes, but that doesn't mean it's the preferred document to send to potential employers. As explained in a handout on curricula vitae (CV) versus resumes, part of a...

Silly journal and essay prompts may be fun to write, but they don't model the kind of writing needed for college papers and standardized tests. The 15th part in a series of 24 covers the concept of reading to write—during and after...

Sometimes different parts of the brain disagree. See what this disagreement looks like using a remote learning resource to experience how brains often take shortcuts. Pupils complete the activity, observe their results, and then read...

Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.

Science writing follows many of the same principles as writing in language arts, but some structural details differ. Individuals read an online science handout that covers how to write with precision, choose appropriate details, and use...

Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.

This small, printable crossword is a good way to see if you know all the parts of a book. Answer key is also printable. PDF. Requires Adobe Reader.

A detailed study of the column, with some reference to its use in Renaissance architecture. Part of an online book about architecture by an amateur for amateurs.

This collection provides online versions of printed books from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. These material were created as part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of...

This article is part of a review of the book, "Poet and Hero in the Persian Book of Kings," by Olga M. Davidson. The article's author is Mahmud Kianush, a renowned modern Iranian author. In the article, he discusses the historical...

A three-part exploration of the Book of Revelation from the producers of FRONTLINE, the series on PBS. Includes descriptions of the book by university historians and biblical scholars, video clips from the series, essays about the book,...

Choose from several lessons to teach the parts of a book!

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

What is the image of "home" in contemporary Canadian Aboriginal context, and how is it--and the forces that threaten it--addressed in children's books? Read a discussion of "home" in Aboriginal children's picture books and how "home" is...

From the Royal Collection in London, this is a short biography and selection of floral illustrations that made up part of the 154 plate "Flower Book" by the gentelmen gardener Alexander Marshal (c.1620-1682).

This J.K. Rowling's official site -- very flashy, media rich, and fun for children. A much livelier, as the author herself admits, after a recent makeover. Read Rowlings biography (includes pictures), check out the Daily News, and...

Read about the efforts of Ida B. Wells to combat lynchings of African Americans that were still occurring mainly in the South during the first part of the 20th century.

This is a "critical summary and overview" of C.S. Lewis' book, "Surprised by Joy." The author, Dr. Bruce L. Edwards of Bowling Green State University, breaks the analysis into three parts, which might be a useful pattern for students in...

Part of a larger exhibit from the Library of Congress, this site explores some of the motivations and expectations of Christopher Columbus as a result of his voyages.

A brief history of the writing career of Leslie Marmon Silko. The main part of the website focuses on the books similar to "Ceremony" and the influence and dialogue they create.