Louisiana Department of Education
How to Write a Memoir
Who are we and what shapes our identities? Seventh graders work to answer this question as they learn how to write a memoir. Full of non-print resources and supplemental texts that range from fiction to non-fiction, scholars write their...
Curated OER
Art and Literature Quiz 1
In this art and literature learning exercise, students answer short answer questions about famous authors, plays, and characters. Students complete 31 short answer questions.
Curated OER
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on The Things They Carried. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: From the Memoirs of a Minister of France by Stanley J. Weyman
This is the full text of From the Memoirs of a Minister of France by Stanley J. Weyman. A collection of twelve short stories set in the backdrop of Henry IV's reign. These historical romances chronicle the various thrilling experiences...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog" by O. Henry
Text of the short story "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog" by O. Henry. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher
In this excerpt from his memoir, Ralph Fletcher describes taking a trip into the forest with his friends. As you read, take notes on how Ralph's friends feel about him. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Karain: A Memoir" by Joseph Conrad
Text of the short story "Karain: A Memoir" by Joseph Conrad. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Drive in Movies" by Gary Soto
In this short story, Soto describes his desire to go to the drive-in movies as a kid.As you read, take notes on what the narrator does to get what he wants. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
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Isabel Allende
The Chilean author Isabel Allende's official website--includes biographical information as well as summaries and reviews of her work. The site also contains a list of awards, a photo gallery, and other resources.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Amigo Brothers by Piri Thomas
Piri Thomas (1928-2011) was a writer and poet, best known for his memoir Down These Mean Streets. Thomas was born to a Puerto Rican mother and Cuban father. During his childhood, Thomas lived in East Harlem, which became known as...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "A Cobra in the Garden" by Mahani Zubaidy Gunnell
A learning module that begins with "A Cobra in the Garden" by Mahani Zubaidy Gunnell, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Sherwood Anderson
This site, compiled by a public library in Finland, contains a brief biography of Anderson and a discussion of his major works. It also has a chronological list of his works.