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Beyond The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye is still a classic after more than 60 years because the novel answers the questions of human psychological needs.
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Robert Burns quiz
Confirm readers' knowledge of Robert Burns and his poetry with this online quiz. Though all questions are multiple-choice, they are a little more in-depth. Receive answers automatically with a click of the mouse!
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The Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 21-23
After answering comprehension questions (good for a homework reading check), class members analyze "Comin' Thro the Rye," and using the included guidance questions, discuss Holden's misreading of Robert Burns' poem. The URL to text of...
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National Burns Collection
Fantastic resource for information about Robert Burns. Search over 2000 Burns related objects in the online Gallery and Catalogue. The Learning section contains downloadable PDF Teacher Resource Kits and Virtual Visits to historical...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Robert Burns
This site contains 23 poems and biographical information about the author, Robert Burns.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Robert Burns (1759 1796)
Read about the life and works of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns. This resource includes links to many of his poems, an extensive bibliography, and suggested related readings.
BBC
Bbc: Robert Burns
See how Robert Burns, British Romantic poet, is celebrated every year on January 25, his birthday. This site provides photos from various "Burns Night" celebrations, as well as samples of Burns-related audio and video programming. Follow...
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland: Digital Archive: Robert Burns, 1759 96
A wealth of information about the life and times of Robert Burns. Learn about his family, every stage of his life, legacy, and more.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: A Red, Red Rose
A poem from Robert Burns, "A Red, Red Rose", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Sam Adelson and can access a printable version of this piece.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "Robert Burns as Poet & Person" by Whitman
This site provides the full text of Whitman's "Robert Burns and Poet and Person." This piece of prose provides an authoritative analysis of Burns' life and work.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Poet Robert Burns
As part of a unit on Robert Burns and his poetry, this classroom activity provides a brief classroom project and includes lesson plan ideas, web links, and additional texts.
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The Burns Encyclopedia: James Boswell
A encyclopedia entry on writer James Boswell from the Burns Encyclopedia. Includes information about Boswell's personal life and career.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Burns
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Robert Burns including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Burns is also provided.
University of Pennsylvania
Project Guttenberg: Poems and Songs of Robert Burns
Project Guttenberg offers the following downloadable full texts:*Burns, Robert, 1759-1796: The Letters of Robert Burns, ed. by J. Logie Robertson (Gutenberg text)*Burns, Robert, 1759-1796: The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns*Burns,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: To a Mouse
A learning module that begins with the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns, 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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University of South Carolina: Robert Burns Bicentenary Exhibition
An online museum exhibit of materials relating to Robert Burns, such as illustrations or pictures of early edition books.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Romanticism
What inspired the iconic poetry of the Romantic period, and how did the Romantic poets portray landscape, class, radicalism, and the sublime? Find out from this collection of articles.
British Library
British Library: People: Robert Burns
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Robert Burns. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
Brand Scotland
Scotland Is Now: Traditional Music
The history of traditional Scottish music goes back thousands of years, as this article explains. Other highlights include a connection between Robert Burns and Bob Dylan, and lots of information about current traditional music groups...
English Verse
English Verse: Robert Burns (1759 1796)
Read a brief biography, and the full text of quite a number of Burns' poems at this site. Includes some recommendations for books about Burns, as well.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Authors
From William Blake and John Keats to Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters, explore 23 iconic authors from the Romantic and Victorian periods.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Burns
(1759-1796) Scottish poet