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Literature Unit: "A Day No Pigs Would Die"
This site features questions for each of the chapters in Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die."
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
This site features a lesson plan for William Steig's "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble." Come and check out this creative activity.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ann M. Martin Books
Comprehensive site about the author Ann M. Martin. Book lists and excerpts provided as well as biographical information about the author. Trivia quiz and letters from author also included.
Other
The Diana Wynne Jones Homepage
Photos, biographical information, a list of all of Diana Wynne Jones' books, and a lengthy article by the author about the difference between writing for children and writing for adults.
NSTATE
Netstate: Michigan, Edna Ferber
A brief biography is included here, along with an early photo of Ferber (1885-1968 CE). Focuses primarily on her writing career.
Other
Jean Paul Sartre, 1964 Nobel Laureate for Literature
A site that contains information on Jean-Paul Sartre's (1905-1980) Nobel Prize because of his writings on Existentialism. Links to a brief biography and his obituary.
Other
Review of the Monkey Bridge
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
Other
L.m. Montgomery Literary Society
There are numerous articles about the author and her writings, as well as quotes, biographical information, photos, etc. One section highlights Japanese websites on Anne of Green Gables as the books have an enthusiastic following there.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Juliana of Norwich
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...
Vernet -Virtual Education Resources Network
Salon Hogar: Jose De Diego
This is a brief biography of the Puerto Rican writer Jose Diego
Other
Women Writers: Louisa May Alcott
A long biographical note adapted from the author's master thesis paper. Links to other Alcott resources as well as other American women writers.
EL Education
El Education: Discovering the Genesee Volume 1
Discovering the Genesee was created by third grade students in Rochester, New York, as part of a Learning Expedition on local history. Student work was guided by four questions, which became the chapters of their book: Who were the...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros is featured for her literary prose, drawing on her personal heritage as a Chicana to exhibit her "Americanness" in order to share hope for other minority women. See "Sandra Cisneros Activities" for related materials.
Other
Incompetech: Charles "Lewis Carroll" Dodgson (1832 1898)
This site contains biographical information on the life of Lewis Carroll as well as the history of his writings. Links to pictures and his writing are provided at the bottom of the site.
Curated OER
Lewis Carroll
The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Oxford Book of English Verse: Selected Shelley
Links to 13 poems written by Percy Shelley are offered at this site. It also has links to other 17th and 18th century writers.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: William Wordsworth an Overview
This page on William Wordsworth from a Brown University site contains links to a variety of topics related to him and his writings. It has a link to a biography, the text to two of his works, an analysis of his style of writing and the...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Yearling" Study Guide [Pdf]
Before delving into "The Yearling," check out a biography of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Missing May" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great resource for students reading "Missing May," complete with a brief biography of author Cynthia Rylant, pre-reading material, diagramming activities, personal response and analysis questions, and an essay prompts for students who...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Cezanne Pinto" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great resource for students reading "Cezanne Pinto," complete with a brief biography of author Mary Stolz, pre-reading material, diagramming activities, and personal response and analysis questions linked to each chapter. Also provides...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "All Quiet on the Western Front" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great resource for students reading "All Quiet on the Western Front," complete with a brief biography of author Erich Maria Remarque, pre-reading material, charting activities, personal response and analysis questions, and an essay...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962
Read about John Steinbeck, the author of "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath," who was honored for his writing as a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation...
State University of New York
The James Fenimore Cooper Society
This website has everything you need to know about James Fenimore Cooper and is a good starting point for anyone doing research on this 19th-century author. Included are a detailed biography of him, literary comments about his writings,...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Cyrano De Bergerac" Study Guide [Pdf]
Before reading "Cyrano de Bergerac," check out a biography of author Edmond Rostand, an introduction to the play, pre-reading activities, and vocabulary lists. As you complete each act, participate in brainstorming activities and respond...