University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Creative Writing via Basket Stories
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in creative writing about items found in a basket. Examples of creative writing are provided. Examples of springboard ideas are included.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov
A learning module that begins with "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl
A learning module that begins with "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry
A learning module that begins with "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Plausibility of Denial: Tim O'brien, My Lai, and America
The Progressive magazine article is reprinted here. It is an excellent examination of the Vietnam War in literature. (Published: December 1994)
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Chain Stories
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing chain stories. A variation of the lesson is provided as an extension during the publishing phase of writing.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Kayvan the Brave
A learning module that begins with "Kayvan the Brave" by Elizabeth Laird, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
Read Works
Read Works: Kareem's Playdate
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little boy named Kareem who had a playdate with a friend. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: World's Greatest Robot
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about brothers who work together to plan the perfect robot. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: How to Trick Your Sister
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a brother who learns that it is more fun to trick people than it is to be tricked. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Intertwining Memories
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Debra who goes through her Nana's house and remembers her childhood. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Stuck in the Snow
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little girl and her father when their car gets stuck in the snow. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: How to Have an Adventure
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Kurt and his adventure with bees. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Snowy Town
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Johnny who takes his dog for a walk on a snowy day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Up in the Air
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Kurt and his first trip on an airplane. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: I'm Not Eating That
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about making new friends. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Squeak the Skater Goes Surfing
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Squeak, a very good skateboarder, who decided to give surfing a try. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Caught in a Lie
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Alexis whose friend was not honest with her. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Time Machine
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Eric whose uncle built a time machine in his lab. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Jenny's Move
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Sarah who was very upset that her friend Jenny was moving away. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Summer Vacation
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Jose who learned the importance of a weather forecast. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Common Lit: The Fly
A learning module that begins with "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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