Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for the Crucible
This is a wordlist (order of appearance by Acts) and a fill-in-the-blanks word puzzle for The Crucible.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for the Diary of Anne Frank
This is a wordlist (in order of appearance by entry date) and a fill-in-the-blank word puzzle for The Diary of Anne Frank.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for the Kite Runner
This is a wordlist (in order of appearance by chapters) and a fill-in-the-blank word puzzles for The Kite Runner.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for the Outsiders
This is a alphabetical wordlist with definitions and a fill-in-the-blanks word puzzle for The Outsiders.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for to Kill a Mockingbird
This is a booklist (alphabetical by Parts) and a fill-in-the-blanks word puzzle for To Kill a Mockingbird.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for Animal Farm
This page provides an alphabetic wordlist and an interactive (or printable) fill-in-the-blank puzzle for Animal Farm.
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My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for Catcher in the Rye
This page offers a booklist by chapters and a fill-in-the-blanks word puzzle for Catcher in the Rye.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: All Quiet on the Western Front
Teaching wartime literature through "All Quiet on the Western Front" is made easy with a 2-day online lesson plan that covers: procedure, writing, discussion questions, extension activities, strong links, vocabulary, and Colorado state...
Other
Gvsu: Study Guide to Jane Austen's "Persuasion"
This in-depth study guide offers 22 different questions to think about when reading the novel, a list of notable phrases, and a short vocabulary list. Also contains links to other resources on the web.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Their Eyes Were Watching God
This video [4:00] from the American Masters film Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun examines Zora Neale Hurston and her famous novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." In this resource, students delve into the novel's title in greater...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Washington Square" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
"Washington Square" 36-page teacher guide features in-depth background materials, genre studies, suggested themes, and elements of fiction. Also includes discussion questions, vocabulary studies, post-reading activities, and group and...
Quia
Quia: The Cay
At this website, access games that will test your knowledge of terms found in Theodore Taylor's novel, "The Cay." Click on "List of terms," to get vocabulary words and definitions and practice learning the definitions through flashcards...
Other
Nancy Polette: "The Cay" Literature Guide
In addition to providing an introduction and vocabulary words, this website has questions and activities to help students as they read the chapters of Theodore Taylor's novel, "The Cay."
Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Let's Do Lunch! [Pdf]
The purpose of this project is to teach students the life skills they need when dining in public. The project begins with a discussion of eating out and the students are polled as to how often, if ever, they eat in a restaurant with...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Johnny Tremain
Come and discover more about the novel, "Johnny Tremain," by Esther Forbes. This site features a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary builder, extension activity and more.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Great Expectations
Discovery Channel School offers a lesson plan regarding the study of Charles Dickens novel, "Great Expectations." Students are asked to note that a writer considers theme, plot, characters, setting, and point of view when writing a...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "A Tale of Two Cities" Study Guide [Pdf]
Complete study guide for "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. Prepare for the novel with an author biography, vocabulary preview, introductory article, and pre-reading questions and activities. While reading, participate in...
Other
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Glory Field" by Walter Dean Myers [Pdf]
Explore Walter Dean Myers's "The Glory Field" with the help of a vocabulary lists, pre-reading questions and activities, brainstorming ideas, and thought-provoking discussion and writing prompts. After reading the novel, draw comparisons...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island" by Jessica Mc Birney
In 1835, a Native American woman was left on San Nicolas Island for 18 years by herself. Scott O'Dell's award-winning novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins" is based on her life. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.