E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Genre Worksheets
This learning module provides remediation with identifying genre of books and various texts. Practice with capitalizing nouns is provided with through worksheets, an online site, and a video tutorial. .
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Genre Activities
This learning module features "genre" as the topic for PowerPoint presentations, lessons, and quizzes. Numerous projects with the "genre" theme are available for further exploration as opportunities for more in-depth investigations.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Time Machine" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Teacher guide for "The Time Machine" includes chapter-by-chapter plot summaries, pre-reading journal ideas, vocabulary studies, study questions, discussion topics, figurative language, character studies, themes, and reading strategies.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino
This is an introduction to the children's novel Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino, a science fiction book for young readers. It includes a brief summary, links to about the author information, book reviews, and other books by the author....
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Isaac Asimov Home Page
This resource covers every aspect of Asimov's prolific writing career. Biographical information, movie connections, short story collections, lists of Asmiov's works are all here.
Other
Joan Aiken: Wolves and Alternate Worlds
This is short biography & an excerpt of an interview with children's author Joan Aiken. She speaks about her influences, ideas, and future writings.
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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
Contains a good biography of the author. Click on the book title for a complete copy of the book.
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Novel guide.com: The Time Machine
Includes a large amount of information on the book including a novel summary, character profiles, metaphor analysis, theme analysis, top ten quotes, and a bibliography.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Decoding the Matrix Exploring Dystopian Characteristics
This lesson uses clips from The Matrix and other dystopian movies to introduce students to the characteristics found in dystopian works, such as Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and 1984.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Science Behind Science Fiction
This lesson plan explores science fiction and science through paired readings. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Nathanael West
Extensive information on West's works. Provides background information, thematic analysis, and critical reception of his works. Includes quotes, brief biographical information, and links to referenced subject pages.
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Ties Magazine: Through the Eyes of Falcons [Pdf]
This science fiction story is a spring board for great discussion questions that span across various school subjects.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Science Fiction
A catalog collection of science fiction works and authors.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Isaac Asimov
This detailed obituary explores Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) life and includes a brief list of some of his best-known works.
Curated OER
A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
A&E Television
Biography: Ray Bradbury
Biographical information on Ray Bradbury, author and poet best known for his science fiction works. Includes information about Bradbury's early life, literary works and honors, and death and legacy.
Other
Quotations by Author: Kurt Vonnegut
This site shares quotations from the famous science fiction author named Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007).
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Gibson: The Miracle Worker
Come and explore this informative site featuring links to lesson plans for "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: H. G. Wells
Visit this site to learn more about the life and work of H.G. Wells. This resource features links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Mission to Mars
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a husband and wife who journey together to Mars. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Will Human Life on Earth Come to an End?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors and their predictions about space travel. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Alex's Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] This science fiction passage shares what can happen when an alien arrives at a child's lemonade stand. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: Alex's Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Alex who meets a man from outer space in need of some help. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in understanding plot.