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Florida Virtual School: The Hot Zone [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the best-selling nonfiction thriller The Hot Zone by Richard Preston.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: James A. Michener

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of best-selling novelist James A. Michener. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his book, and its follow-up musical, about his World War II experiences. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out this instructional activity on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Young scholars and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
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Reading Group guides.com: Black Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.
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Triton and Patterns Projects: The Light in the Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
This amazing site is loaded with information on how to navigate through the The Light in Forest through interactive activities and reflections. A great site for both students and teachers.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the historical novel Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Peace Like a River by Leif Enger including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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California Newsreel Teacher's Guide: Black Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever read any of Richard Wright's work? This site offers an extensive crosscurricular Teacher's Guide that includes questions for research and writing.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Bleachers by John Grisham

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel Bleachers by John Grisham including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the book Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes/analysis, study questions/quiz, and essay topics.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "In the Pavillion" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "In the Pavillion" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Irresistible Ogle" by James Branch Cabell

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Irresistible Ogle" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Jane" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Jane" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Judith's Creed" by James Branch Cabell

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Judith's Creed" by American author James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Lady of All Our Dreams" by James Branch Cabell

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Lady of All Our Dreams" by American author James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Lay Preacher" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Lay Preacher" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Little Bound Boy" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Little Bound-Boy" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Marrying Well" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Marrying Well" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Match Making" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Match-Making" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Miracle" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Miracle" by American author Mary Roberts Rinehart. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Olivia's Pottage" by James Branch Cabell

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Olivia's Pottage" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Paying the Doctor" by Mary Roberts Rinehart

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Paying the Doctor" by Mary Roberts Rinehart, an American author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "A Princess of Grub Street" by James Branch Cabell

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "A Princess of Grub Street" by James Branch Cabell. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)