E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Animal Farm Worksheets
These E Reading Worksheets provide supplemental questions, quizzes, tests, and projects that will help assess students' comprehension of the book Animal Farm, a novel written by George Orwell.
Read Works
Read Works: A Wrinkle in Time 6th Grade Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks Unit engages students in a deep study of Madeleine L'Engle's science fiction work, A Wrinkle in Time. Students will investigate the following topics: the book's theme, the science fiction...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
A coup by religious extremists helps to establish the sexually-oppressive, dystopian Republic of Gilead. Offred, a Handmaid, struggles with her role as a reproductive servant to the elite. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
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Intro to Jewish Science Fiction
Small but interesting site that focuses on Jewish science fiction, a small genre but one that exists. Lists various authors and books from this genre.
New York Times
New York Times: 'A Wrinkle in Time' and Its Sci Fi Heroine
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article from The New York Times, a reprint from 2012, provides a book review for A Wrinkle in Time.
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Dandi Palmer: Barnaby's Blunder
A beautifully illustrated science fiction children's book about a man named Barnaby who watches a fireball fall from the sky. He tells the villagers not to be afraid and goes out to investigate, only to be met by quite a surprise.
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Kenneth Oppel Website
Use this site to explore information about the author of the "Silverwing Saga" and about his other books. There is a section on him, his books, news, and a gallery.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Fredric Brown
This site includes a biography of the writer Fredric Brown. Included towards the end of the article is a list of his books. Good overall and very factual.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jules Verne
Jules Verne, who wrote over 80 books during his lifetime, is best known for his "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." This article includes several images and related links.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Genre Worksheets
This learning module provides remediation with identifying genre of books and various texts. Practice with capitalizing nouns is provided with through worksheets, an online site, and a video tutorial. .
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "In the Days of the Comet" by h.g. Wells
Text of the book . (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells
Contains a brief introduction and links to each chapter of the complete text of the book. Also provides a picture of Wells.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jules Verne Lesson Plans
What books did Jules Verne write? Find the answer to this question when you visit this informative website featuring lesson plans for "20,000 Leagues under the Sea," and more.
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Lib.ru: "Star Wars" in Russian
An online version of the wildly popular book "Star Wars" in Russian. ELL teachers might ask middle and high school level Russian-speaking students to translate passages into English. Students studying Russian will love learning Russian...
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Isaac Asimov's Foundations Universe
This site offers art work centered around the futuristic world created by Asimov (1920-1992 CE) and continued by several other sci-fi writers.
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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
Contains a good biography of the author. Click on the book title for a complete copy of the book.
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Novel guide.com: The Time Machine
Includes a large amount of information on the book including a novel summary, character profiles, metaphor analysis, theme analysis, top ten quotes, and a bibliography.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The War of the Worlds
Contains a lesson plan that incorporates audio and video resources to help teach the book "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. Also includes a number of discussion questions and links to additional information.
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 8: Flowers for Algernon: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities and assessments for the book, Flowers for Algernon.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The British Barbarians by Grant Allen
Read the full text of the time-traveling novel "The British Barbarians" by science fiction author Grant Allen.
Curated OER
A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
Other
The War of the Worlds: H. G. Wells
Contains a good biography of Wells and a brief plot summary of the book.