Curated OER
A Look Through My Antonia's Eyes
Young scholars explore life as a pioneer in the late 1890's. In this appreciation of history lesson plan, students read excerpts from My Antonia. Young scholars create presentations about life and culture in Nebraska. Students write an...
Curated OER
Pioneers On and Off the Prairie- Willa Cather and Mary Cassatt
Students examine the written work of Willa Cather and the impressionist art of Mary Cassatt. They describe parallels in the lives and work of both women and creat a Powerpoint presentation.
Curated OER
The Shapes of Art: A Lesson in Aesthetic Awareness
Students become immersed in analyzing the influences on and development of an artistic paradigm; they also move into, through and beyond the literary piece.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "Alexander's Bridge"
This site provides the complete etext for Willa Cather's story, "Alexander's Bridge."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Song of the Lark"
This site provides the complete etext for Willa Cather's story, "The Song of the Lark."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Troll Garden and Selected Stories"
This site provides the complete etext for Willa Cather's "The Troll Garden and Selected Stories." Use the left sidebar to navigate through the stories which include "On The Divide," which is the first story to appear on the page.
Other
Gustavus University: Willa Cather Home Page
Comprehensive collection of publications by and about Cather, including some of her most impressive quotes from numerous sources. Features detailed biographical information and specific Nebraska historical information related to the...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]
Before delving into "My Antonia," check out a biography of author Willa Cather, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming and answer...
PBS
Pbs: Masterpiece Theatre: American Collection: The Song of the Lark
This site features teaching resources to accompany Willa Cather's work entitled "The Song of the Lark," which was dramatized as part of the PBS series, Masterpiece Theatre. [Requires QuickTime Movie.]
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska, Lincoln: Willa Cather Archive
The Willa Cather Archive is a vast collection of material that allows for the study of Cather's life and writings. Included are writings, letters, biographical information, images, audio and movie clips, teacher resources, and digital...
NC State University
Scribbling Women: American Female Authors
Alluding to a famous Hawthorne quote, "Scribbling Women" is collection of dramatized stories written by American female authors. Some resources may require a free membership.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters: Willa Cather
This is a collection of four video lessons about Willa Cather and her work.
Cengage Learning
An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Willa Cather
This website is an attempt to give a comprehensive introduction to Cather's (1873-1947 CE) life and work. Aside from an introduction to the body of work, it includes a short biography, an extensive bibliography, an overview of the...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Pioneer Values in Willa Cather's My Antonio
The objective of this site is to guide students through a self-directed exploration of pioneer life in reference to the book, "My Antonio." Students will have an opportunity to work on combining the study of history and literature...
Georgetown University
Heath Online Instructor's Guide: William Bradford
Here, one can find helpful information on studying the works of American author William Bradford (1590-1657 CE). This website provides insight into specific themes and styles prevalent in Bradford's writing as well as suggestions for...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Willa Cather
This site features the author Willa Cather including a biography, the full text of four novels and ten short stories. The novels include My Antonia and O Pioneers!; the short stories include "Paul's Case" and "The Sculptor's Funeral."
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Literature of the Gilded Age
Use this lesson plan to familiarize learners with the authors associated with the time period of the Gilded Age.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Willa Cather Lesson Plans
Check out this informative resource to learn more about this famous author. This site features links to several other sites dedicated to Willa Cather's life and work.
Other
Reading Group Guides: My Intonia
This site features a reading group guide for the book, "My Antonia," by Willa Cather. Students will benefit from the discussion questions listed in this resource.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Willa Cather
A discussion of the writings and life of Willa Cather. There is also an interactive timeline of her life, and an interview with the makers of the film, Willa Cather: The Road Is All.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Bohemian Girl" by Willa Cather
This is the text of the short story "The Bohemian Girl" by Willa Cather, a love triangle story in which a farmer's son moved to the East and then returned and fell in love with his brother's wife.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Wagner Matinee" by Willa Cather
A young man is visited in Boston by his aunt from Nebraska and takes her to a symphony concert, whereupon the aunt decides she doesn't want to go back to the desolate life she leads in Nebraska. Read the full text of "The Wagner Matinee"...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Enchanted Bluff" by Willa Cather
The full text of the short "The Enchanted Bluff" by Willa Cather. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Eric Hermannson's Soul" by Willa Cather
The full text of the short "Eric Hermannson's Soul" by Willa Cather. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.