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.