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History of English
Did you know that in Japan you can drink "Poccari Sweat"? Ever heard of "Intervocalic fricatives become contrastive?" Sure. All this and more in a presentation that traces the history of English before England, in England including Old...
Central Oregon Community College
Things Fall Apart Study Guide
“There is no story that is not true.” And Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, uses proverbs (“. . .the palm-oil with which words are eaten”), a compelling tragic hero, and historic events, to engage readers in the truth of his story of...
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Taming of the Shrew Act 4.5 Study/Discussion Questions
If you're delving into Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, this worksheet might be for you! Literature scholars respond to higher-level questions about character actions and motivations and the Zefferelli film version of the play. The...
Curated OER
Figurative and literal language through the study of Shakespeare
Sixth graders explore figurative and literal language. They study literary devices through short pieces of Shakespeare's work. Then investigate Shakespeare's works and life.
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 10: Author's Purpose Seminar
Why did Chinua Achebe write "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness" in response to Conrad's novel? As part of a study of Things Fall Apart, class members conduct a socratic seminar focused on Achebe's purpose and...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 8: Nonfiction Close Reading
As part of their study of Things Fall Apart, class members conduct a close reading of a section of Chinua Achebe's essay, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness." Jigsaw groups then compare the voice in the essay...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 3: Igbo Culture
What cultural concepts must readers understand in order to connect to Things Fall Apart? As part of their study of Chinua Achebe’s novel, class members research Nigeria and the Igbo culture to create a collaborative, web-based, annotated...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 4: Proverbs
"Eneke the bird says since men have learnt to shoot without missing, he has learnt to fly without perching." As part of their study of Things Fall Apart, class members read Paul Hernadi and Francis Steen's essay, "The Tropical Landscapes...
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Beowulf by Anonymous: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Beowulf. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Wilson Rawls's Where the Red Fern Grows. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night." Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's Macbeth. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions about Stephen Crane's Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Mansfeld Park by Jane Austen: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Carson McCullers's The Member of the Wedding. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Frank Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Salmon Rushdie's Midnight's Children. Students may check some of their answers online.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, learners respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neill: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Students may check some of their answers online.