Curated OER
Biography
Transform a written biography into a video biography! Introduce your learners to the biography format by reading them a few examples (some suggestions are included). Then discuss the factors that make a good biography. What information...
Curated OER
Video Biographies
Who was Alexander The Great? How did Abraham Lincoln’s early life influence his political life? Learners select a historical figure to use for video biography. After developing research questions and collecting information, pupils search...
Curated OER
Biography
Students choose a historical figure in which they research their life. They are to write their biography. They should take the written version and transform it into a video which tells the person's life. They share their presentations...
Penguin Books
White Fang Teacher's Notes
If you're looking for a way to structure your unit on Jack London's White Fang, use a well-organized guide to bring the intrigue of the novel to your middle school classroom. Covering a biography of the author, main background and...
Curated OER
Literary Response and Analysis
Ninth graders analyze a work of literature about an author. In this biography analysis lesson, 9th graders research an author and work in groups to discuss the author with other students. Students research and discuss the authors Edgar...
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Alexander The Great
Students investigate the historical person of Alexander The Great. They view a video in order to create the context for the activity. They read some biographies and conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students create...
Curated OER
Error Correction
Students are given an example of a biography and they are to find the mistakes. They are to use proofreading marks to mark the errors.
Curated OER
Exploring Animals in Literature
Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week while teaching empathy and allegory with creature-related texts
Other
Life of Jack London
Information packed site. Includes a lengthy, but interesting biography, theory on the cause of his death, his works, pictorial, and more.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching young scholars reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
California Digital Library
The Jack London Story and the Beauty Ranch Interviews
This unique site offers biographical information about Jack London and interviews the grandson of London's step-sister, who now manages the ranch.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: White Fang by Jack London
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel White Fang by Jack London Free including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: Jack London
Biography of American journalist and author Jack London, including personal history and highlights of important works.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Jack London
This site features the author Jack London including a biography and the full text of 13 novels, 2 nonfiction pieces, and 130 short stories. His most famous works include "Call of the Wild," "The Sea Wolf," and "White Fang".
Sonoma State University
Berkeley Education: Jack London Biography
An excellent biographical account, with much information not found in other renditions. Lots of interesting details!
Other
Jacklondon.com: Jack London
This site contains a brief biography and links to information about a Jack London Bookstore, a London memorial, his California ranch, and more.
Other
Wordworth: Who Was Jack London?
An outstanding biography, full of detail. Great Research material!
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: John Griffith London
London biographer Dr. Clarice Stasz offers this condensed version of London's life.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jack London
Contains a biography, bibliography, and complete list of his works.
Other
Who's Who in San Francisco: Jack London
Interesting biography. Includes picture and links to his works and other notable sites.
Other
Parks Sonoma: Jack London His Life and Books
Very well-written biography. Filled with quotes and references to other famous people.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "Call of the Wild" Study Guide [Pdf]
Great guide for reading and exploring Jack London's "The Call of the Wild." Provides pre-reading material, including an author biography, book introduction, vocabulary lists, and journaling activities, as well as charting and...
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: The Call for the Wild
Guide to Jack London's, The Call of the Wild, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study including activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio show...