BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: "Macbeth"
A thorough review of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" made specifically for students preparing to take the GCSE test. Beneficial for all students, however, studying Shakespeare or the play. With links to context, plot, characters, dramatic...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Shakespeare "Measure for Measure"
Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's play, "Measure for Measure." This text, organized by scene, is accompanied by a brief introduction with information on the "Problem comedy," and on the plot and characters of "Measure for Measure."
British Library
British Library: Rhetoric, Power and Persuasion in Julius Caesar
This article discusses the use of rhetoric in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the young Shakespeare's likely education in the art of rhetoric. In Julius Caesar, rhetoric is used to exert power over the commoners, to recruit...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Catcher in the Rye
This encyclopedia article provides a summary of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye. The plot, themes, and characters of the book are given an overview. There is also a paragraph about the controversy surrounding the story and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Quartiles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Order a set of data and understand the measures needed for a box-and-whisker plot.
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University of Massachusetts
Guthrie Theater: Othello Study Guide [Pdf]
The depth of this resource will surprise you. The ninety-three page .pdf contains background information about Shakespeare as well as detailed information about the play itself, commentaries and critical essays, and production notes from...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ralph Ellison
This is a collection of 12 videos about Ralph Ellison and his works especially his masterpiece "Invisible Man."
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Morris Panych
This is a pretty complete summary of Panych's career, which is extensive. Plot summaries of his plays are available here too, as well as further reading.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
The Trumpet Club: The Birchbark House
Come and check out this informative site featuring the book "Birchbark House," by Louise Erdrich. This site provides a plot summary, discussion of settings and characterizations, and a class project idea.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Alan G. Chalk Guides to Japanese Films
Reviews of 26 Japanese movies that each include a list of suggested reading materials, plot summary, suggested grades, and a brief lesson plan. They are organized into two groups: one for young scholars of literature and the humanities,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: To Kill a Mockingbird
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores the 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The article includes a description, a plot summary, and a look at the movie adaptation and other cultural influences.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Time Machine" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Teacher guide for "The Time Machine" includes chapter-by-chapter plot summaries, pre-reading journal ideas, vocabulary studies, study questions, discussion topics, figurative language, character studies, themes, and reading strategies.
Other
Book haven.net: Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
This book review of Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver provides a detailed plot summary of the book as well as opinion.
Other
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"
This website provides the text to Edgar Allan Poe's tale, "The Cask of Amontillado," along with information on the setterin, characters, point of view, style, and theme. Includes a plot summary as well as analytical information and a...
Family Education
Family Education: Book Lists
Family Education publishes age-appropriate lists of books, with brief plot summaries, on themes of interest to children and teens.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Otto Preminger
The Internet Movie Database provides a complete filmography with biographical data, trivia, and links to individual films, casting information, and plot summaries.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This site is a discussion of some of Phyllis Naylor's works and contains information about the author and evaluates the themes and ideas that she expresses in her writing. It also contains some plot summaries of some of her books.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: A Long Way From Chicago
This site is a review and plot summary of Peck's book, "A Long Way from Chicago", and has some links to reviews of some of his other works.
Other
Homework Online: Miller's "Death of a Salesman"
This website provides an in-depth look at Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." Includes a detailed plot summary, plus character analyses, a theme discussion, a Miller biography, and more.
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: The Comedy of Errors Study Guide by William Shakespeare
This website provides plot summaries, character profiles, and theme analysis for the Shakespearean comedy, "The Comedy of Errors." The information provided by Grade Saver provides good material to accompany a reading of the play.
Other
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: The Grand Duke
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides the operetta theme, audio files, plot summary, text, glossary, and more for "The Grand Duke."
Other
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Patience
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, musical score (audio files), art, reviews, and more for "Patience."
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Black October (2000) (Tv)
The Internet Movie Database entry for the Canadian documentary film "Black October". Accessible is a movie trailer for the film, a plot summary, and full credits. "Black October" is a film about the 1970 October Crisis.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: Since You Went Away, 1944
This resource provides the plot summary, cast information, and movie poster for the 1944 film, Since You Went Away.
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