All these fables feature frogs as their main characters. Like all fables, they each have a message about life.

A classic novel, Animal Farm, has captured readers for decades. Read about the main characters, themes and study questions to learn more about the novel in this excellent site.

Students will use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, and events by working with partners to ask and answer questions about the text.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift in the City of Gold, an adventure multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character seeks a...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and the Land of Wonder, an adventure multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character seeks...

A very good site from the UK. Gives in-depth analysis on the various relationships in the novel, all centering around the novel's main character.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers, an adventurous, multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main characters...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters, an adventure multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and his Big Tunnel, an adventure, multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character assists...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1910, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1912, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1910, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...

After reading the story "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Beverly Cleary, students will build an alarm system for something in the classroom, as the main character Leigh does to protect his lunchbox from thieves. Students will learn about alarms and...

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1910, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main...

A lesson plan in which students read a narrative text and complete graphic organizers to analyze a character. Materials are included. [PDF]

The author talks about the main character, Vera, in this interview exceprt. The reading guide also includes a critical introduction and discussion questions.

Read the full text of the short story "The Glimpse" by Arnold Bennett which imaginatively describes an out-of-body experience the main character has after suffering a heart attack.

This plot summary highlights the various themes that are presented in the novel as well as giving insightful background information on the main characters.

How far would you go to get a date to a dance? Read the full text of the short story "The Coming-Out of Maggie" by O.Henry to see how the main character addresses this question.

Read the short story "The Christening" by Guy de Maupassant in which the main character tells a friend about a tragedy caused by alcohol.

While this lesson's main focus will be centered on expository writing, it will also integrate reading, computer, and organizational skills. After reading the novel, Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, students will write an expository...