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Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: "The Secret Agent" by Joseph Conrad, Text and Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Joseph Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent."
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eBook
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: James Joyce: Dubliners, Complete Text

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the complete text of James Joyce's collection of short stories, "Dubliners."
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...
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eBook
Other

Heart of Darkness

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," the inspiration for the movie "Apocalypse Now." It has been edited only to the extent that the web publisher has separated each chapter into five sections to fit his "Chapter a Day,"...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Sandra Cisneros

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Langston Hughes, followed by several of his poems (some complete with audio clips) and a bibliography of his more influential works.
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Website
Other

Ayn Rand Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Website dedicated to providing information about Ayn Rand and Objectivism. Links to information on objectivism, capitalism, and art are included.
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Lesson Plan
TESL Journal

The House on Mango Street: Experiencing Poetical Prose

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about poetical prose? Experience this type of writing when you read "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. This resource features wonderful interactive for all types of learners.
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Website
BBC

Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Stevie Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides several audio clips from a 1965 interview with Stevie Smith (1902-1971 CE), the noted British poet and novelist. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the...
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Website
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Anne Bronte (1820 1849)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical website from the University of Pennsylvania that deals with the life and the works of Anne Bronte. Links include: biography, selected poems, various works, and a bibliography.
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Activity
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: El Poder De La Palabra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Space dedicated to prose, where you can find numerous Spanish literary passages, as well as author biographies and pictures. You can also read about art (organized by countries, periods, museums), music (organized by countries, periods,...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Kate Chopin Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This chronology provides key events in the life of the New Orleans author Kate Chopin (1850-1904).
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Activity
Other

John Steinbeck (1902 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
Monterey County Historical Society website that provides information on John Steinbeck (1902-1968 CE), including biographical information and information on his writing.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

American Writers: Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
A good informational site on Ayn Rand. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Also includes links to other sites.
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Website
Other

Imaginary Evidence: The Historical Fiction of Alice Munro

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of Alice Munro's "A Wilderness Station," an example of Munro's use of "the imprecision of history to create a literature of history."
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ayn Rand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover Ayn Rand's world of writing when you check out the links found within this informative site. This site also provides links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Anthem."
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Activity
Other

The Carson Mc Cullers Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about and images of the writer Carson McCullers (1917-1967), author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Reflections in a Golden Eye, The Member of the Wedding, and other works.
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Article
Other

The Age: The Making of Alice Munro

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2004 New York Times article that takes a look at what "made" Canadian author Alice Munro. An interesting look at her childhood and family life, which is very much reflected in her short stories.
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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Toni Morrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Toni Morrison, noted novelist. The entry focuses on the black American experience.
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Website
Other

African Postcolonial Literature in English: Achebe's Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short synopsis on Achebe's use of language to combat politics in Africa. With a quote from his essay "The Novelist as Teacher."
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Activity
Other

The Critical Calvino Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site dedicated to Italo Calvino (1923-1985 CE), one of Italy's most famous writers. A brief biography and links to essays about and works by Calvino are included.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Fountainhead

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Does not include an on-line text of the work but does provide links to informational websites.