Curated OER
Someone Like Me
Students investigate what sort of person the author is. They listen as the teacher use her notes to introduce Tom Holt briefly. Students are asked if anyone has read any of his books. They work in pairs to find more about Tom Holt as a...
Curated OER
Something is Different: Same/Different
In this different/same worksheet, student draw an X on the picture in a box that is different from the others, 6 sets total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Other
Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church: Ruth, a Bible Study
This site provides an excellent overview of the entire book of Ruth including the main theme, characters, and religious significance.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Lit Library: "Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" Study Guide [Pdf]
Enhance your reading of "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" by Ernest Gaines with the help of an author biography, novel introduction, vocabulary lists, and reading-response exercises. After completing the novel, write about the...
SparkNotes
Spark Notes Study Guide: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
The SparkNotes study guide for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" includes a context, plot overview, character list, analysis of major characters, themes, motifs, symbols, and more. Each section is accessed from a hyperlinked list on the main page...
Universal Teacher
Moore's Teacher Resources: Studying Relationships in Jane Eyre
A very good site from the UK. Gives in-depth analysis on the various relationships in the novel, all centering around the novel's main character.
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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Henry Iv Discussion Guide [Pdf]
This discussion guide for the study of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2 not only provides a synopsis of the play, and analysis of its main characters, and themes, but also summarizes the real history of the English kings that...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Animal Farm
A classic novel, Animal Farm, has captured readers for decades. Read about the main characters, themes and study questions to learn more about the novel in this excellent site.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "A Streetcar Named Desire" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
"A Streetcar Named Desire" study guide composed of 24 pages featuring useful information about author. Numerous, worthwhile teaching tips also included. In-depth character analysis provided for main characters. Comprehensive...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Movie in the Making
In this project students will report on a book by describing how they would turn that book into a motion picture. After reading and studying the main components of their novel, students will use their imaginations to explain how they...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Eclipse
Stephenie Meyer's third installment in the Twilight series finds the main character, Bella in great danger. Read about Bella, the other characters, themes and more information on the plot in this exccellent site.
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Shmoop: The Awakening
Published in 1899 The Awakening portrays a main character who is independent and goes against the norm for her time. Find out about the characters and themes in this comprehensive profile of the novel.
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Shmoop: The Great Gatsby: In a Nutshell
This site provides interesting background information into the 1920s when F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel. Comparisons between Fitzgerald's life and the main character are also discussed.
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Shmoop: The Scarlet Letter Summary
This plot summary highlights the various themes that are presented in the novel as well as giving insightful background information on the main characters.
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Shmoop: House of Mirth
Published in 1905 this novel portrays the life of a young woman in her hunt for a rich husband. Read about the main characters, their themes and interesting quotations in this outstanding site.
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Shmoop: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
This first book of J.K. Rowling is covered extensively in this excellent site. Read about the main characters, their motivations, important quotations and themes in the novel.
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Shmoop: The Tell Tale Heart
The famous short story, The Tell-Tale Heart, written by Edgar Allan Poe is profiled in this site. Read about the narrator and find out what motivates him in life. Interesting selections are quoted from the story and give insights into...