Curated OER
Fun Along the Way: Technology and the Teaching of World Languages
Learners record themselves saying basic biographical facts about themselves: : what their names are, where they live, how old they are, what languages they speak, and what activities they like to do. They practice their presentational...
Curated OER
Writing Prompts for High School
Are you teaching a high school language arts class and stumped for writing topics? Five pages of writing prompts for all kinds of writing should help you out. Many of these prompts refer to texts that are not included in this resource,...
TES Global
Tes: Autobiography Resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn the difference between biography and autobiography with these resources. PowerPoint lessons, biographical paragraphs, and autobiographical paragraphs are provided.
MLB Advanced Media
Chicago Cubs: Sammy Sosa
Profiles the life and career of Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa. It has current statistics and links to other resource information.
Other
Journalist Express: Homepage
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
Other
Life of Amos Bronson Alcott
Biographical survey of the educational and religious philosophy of Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), author, teacher, conversationalist, transcendentalist philosopher, and outspoken advocate of educational and social reform. Includes extensive...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Obituary: Isaac Asimov
This plain text obituary from Newsday is published in The Tech, MIT's "Oldest and largest newspaper."
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Luis J. Rodriguez
Brief biography of the author is offered here. Includes links to other useful Rodriguez sites, as well as a portrait.
Other
The Literary Encyclopedia: King, Stephen, (1947 )
Bernice Murphy of Trinity College, Dublin writes a critical look at King's life and work.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Edwin Arlington Robinson
This well-organized site offers a useful discussion of all phases of his life and work. Suggested motivation and influences of the author's work. Includes critical discussion of several popular poems.
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Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Pride and Prejudice: Reading Guide [Pdf]
A surprisingly detailed site that provides an overview of Austen's work, as well as biographical information and discussion questions. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Other
Review of the Monkey Bridge
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
Other
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaac Asimov
This fascinating collection of Asimov minutiae is linked to the larger Asimovonline.com site.
Other
Dr. Isaac Asimov Talks With Slawek Wojtowicz
This illustrated interview with Asimov dates from 1988. It gives some biographical detail as well as insight into Asimov's working habits and reading tastes.
Other
Isaac Asimov (1920 1992) Obituary
This obituary offers a critique of Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) writing and career.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau: Genius Ignored
An in-depth biography of Henry David Thoreau. Includes information on nearly every known period of his life, including his life at Walden and his essays and writings.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Edna Ferber
This unique take on the author offers biographical tidbits, a listing of the films that are based on Edna Ferber's (1887-1968 CE) work, and her own work as a screenwriter.
Other
Uwm Libraries: Nathaniel Hawthorne
This site provides biographical information and an overview of Hawthorne's contribution to American literature.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Louisa May Alcott
The complete text of many of Alcott's famous works, a brief biography and a portrait are offered here. The most unusual feature is the ability to annotate the works as you read. Great for notetaking, adding marginalia, raising questions,...
NSTATE
Netstate: Michigan, Edna Ferber
A brief biography is included here, along with an early photo of Ferber (1885-1968 CE). Focuses primarily on her writing career.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Carl Sandburg
Designed as an online companion to the "Anthology of Modern American Poetry," this website focuses on specific areas of Sandburg's life: "Sandburg on Race," "Radical Sandburg," "Sandburg on WWI," and "Sandburg's Journalism." Also...