Read Works
Read Works: Alex's Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Alex who meets a man from outer space in need of some help. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in understanding plot.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Decoding the Matrix Exploring Dystopian Characteristics
This lesson plan uses clips from The Matrix and other dystopian movies to introduce learners to the characteristics found in dystopian works, such as Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and 1984.
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An Excerpt From Silverberg's Sorcereres of Majipoor
This site provides an excerpt from Robert Silverberg's novel, SORCERERS OF MAJIPOOR, as well as biographical information. At this site you will also find photos.
British Council
Learn English Kids: Story Maker
This site is a story maker; students choose from three types of stories: fairy tale, horror story, or science fiction. They follow the directions choosing from pictures and typing in words. Then the complete story is finished and they...
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Zvi Har El's Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon
This site from the Zvi Har El's Jules Verne Collection provides the complete text of Jules Verne's novel "From the Earth to the Moon". This edition contains original illustrations from the 1865 edition.
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Zvi Har El: Journey to the Center of the Earth
This personal site from the Zvi Har El's Jules Verne Collection provides the complete text of Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Gulliver's Travels
Read an overview of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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Penguin: Reading Guide: The Drawing of the Three
Stephen King's fantasy series is introduced here, along with discussion questions and biographical information.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The British Barbarians by Grant Allen
Read the full text of the time-traveling novel "The British Barbarians" by science fiction author Grant Allen.
British Council
British Council: Kids Stories: Cold Planet
Read and listen to a story about a connection between Earth and an imaginary planet called Fliptune. See how Billy, a boy from Earth, helps the people of Fliptune by making their planet warmer so things can grow.
University of Minnesota
Jane Yolen Speaks!
This site is a bit hard to read, but it includes some up to date info on author Jane Yolen. There are some great pictures and links as well.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Habitat for a Wild "Pet"
After observing and naming elements of an animal's habitat, and reading The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer, students write fictional stories about finding and caring for a wild animal. A printable graphic organizer, a teacher example, and...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: I Can Compare and Contrast [Pdf]
This resource is a poster that includes cues that will help students compare and contrast information. These questions can be applied to fiction and nonfiction passages.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: Out of the Dust
Focused on the Dust Bowl and how families fought for a meaningful existence and survival, this unit will offer students different perspectives on how people respond to adversity, the lessons that can be learned from hardship and failure,...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Unparalleled Invasion" by Jack London
Read this science fiction short story by Jack London. Get the full text of "The Unparalleled Invasion" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The White Ship" by h.p. Lovecraft
Read the full text of the short story "The White Ship" by science fiction and horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Venus
Read the full text of the science fiction story "Venus" by Maurice Baring.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Time Machine by h.g. Wells
Read the story "The Time Machine" which earned H.G. Wells the reputation of the father of science fiction.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen
Read the full text of "Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen" by science fiction author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. This was one of his most popular novels.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Read the full text of the science fantasy novel "The Warlord of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. This is the third book of his Barsoom series.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Gertrude Stein
Feminist and modernist, Gertrude Stein is featured in this biography for her contributions of many literary genres as well as being a mentor to many twentieth century writers. See "Gertrude Stein Activities" for related materials.