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Curated OER

Summarizing with Somebody Wanted But So

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Teach your young readers how to summarize a text using a strategy called Somebody Wanted But So. Kids identify the character (Somebody), the motivation (Wanted), the conflict (But), and the resolution (So). The resource comes with...
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Scholastic

Narrative Writing

For Teachers 5th - 9th Standards
If you're looking to start a unit based around narrative writing, make sure to consider this resource while you're planning. This book covers five topics: writing personal narratives, writing narratives about others, writing...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Character Analysis: Brutus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An in-depth analysis of Brutus in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, considered to be the most complex character in the play. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Julius Caesar: Character Analysis: Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An in-depth analysis of Caesar in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: The Character and Legacy of Henry Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Henry II's reign in England focuses on how his ruling style and key concerns were dictated by his character. Of particular interest is his relationship with members of his family, which determined the course of British...
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Soren Kierkegaard: Summary of Important Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent place to start learning the terminology and ideas of Kierkegaard. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.
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Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a Plot Overview of the entire book of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte or a chapter by chapter Summary and Analysis. Also provided are links to character lists, main ideas, quotes, and writing help.
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The English Teacher

The English Teacher: Teaching the Scarlet Letter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan-tutorial focuses on teaching vocabulary with literature through the book "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.