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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Portal to full text short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Includes "The Great Stone Face," "The Artist of the Beautiful," and others.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Drinking Coffee Elsewhere" by Zz Packer

For Students 9th - 10th
In this collection of short stories ZZ Packer introduces us to a range of different perspectives, from Brownie Troops out to seek retribution, to a father and son who bicker on their way to the Million Man March. Selected (8) reading...
Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Laurence Stern

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Laurence Stern. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Margaret Cavendish

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Margaret Cavendish. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, links to related articles, collection items, and works.
Activity
Caro Clarke

Caro Clarke: Description: What's It For?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the twelfth article in a series that is designed to help the new novel writer. This article focuses on how to effectively use descriptions in any writing.
Article
Caro Clarke

Not Stopping the Reader: How to Avoid Stumbling Blocks

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the eighth article in a series that focuses on helping the new novel author. This article looks at how the author can avoid creating stumbling blocks that disrupt the flow of the novel.
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Other

Los Siete Poderes

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into 14 chapters of the captivating story of the "Seven Powers," and see how it all ends in the final combat. This site was created with the reader in mind because of its excellent font selection.
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Other

Nottingham Trent University: Kids on the Net

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visit this site for children's writing made by kids. Kids on the Net aims to help children develop a useful and informed approach to the Internet and how to use it for writing.
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Other

Write4 kids.com

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a great deal of information on writing children's stories. Contains "Advice, instruction, insider tips, insight and inspiration."
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University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Creative Writing via Basket Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in creative writing about items found in a basket. Examples of creative writing are provided. Examples of springboard ideas are included.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry

For Students 7th - 9th
A learning module that begins with "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
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Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Plausibility of Denial: Tim O'brien, My Lai, and America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Progressive magazine article is reprinted here. It is an excellent examination of the Vietnam War in literature. (Published: December 1994)
Lesson Plan
University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Chain Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing chain stories. A variation of the instructional activity is provided as an extension during the publishing phase of writing.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Kayvan the Brave

For Students 3rd - 4th
A learning module that begins with "Kayvan the Brave" by Elizabeth Laird, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Read Works

Read Works: Kareem's Playdate

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little boy named Kareem who had a playdate with a friend. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: World's Greatest Robot

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about brothers who work together to plan the perfect robot. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: How to Trick Your Sister

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a brother who learns that it is more fun to trick people than it is to be tricked. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Intertwining Memories

For Teachers 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Debra who goes through her Nana's house and remembers her childhood. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Stuck in the Snow

For Teachers K Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little girl and her father when their car gets stuck in the snow. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: How to Have an Adventure

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Kurt and his adventure with bees. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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