Considering using a work by William Faulkner with your honors or AP class? Check out this presentation that includes a short biography, critical reviews, the text of his Nobel acceptance speech, photos, and some of his reflections. 

As I Lay Dying is a beautiful book and a wonderful vehicle for understanding, interpreting, and comparing themes. The class reads and analyzes the novel, discusses possible interpretations, and characterizations. They compare the themes...

Uncover the connections between William Faulkner and Juan Rulfo's literature, especially between Absalom, Absalom! and Pedro Páramo. Background information is given on both authors, and topics such as patriarchy, race, and incest are...

I love Faulkner, his experimental style and stream of consciousness are so exciting. Your learners can analyze William Faulkner and his novel, The Sound and the Fury by defining his place in American literary history and exploring his...

Students analyze William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. In this literature analysis lesson, students compare a modern novel and play. Students analyze Faulkner's interior monologues. Students write a paper about the ways As I Lay Dying is or...

In this literature instructional activity, students respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Faulkner's Light in August. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions based on The Sound and the Fury. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of...

Students analyze narrative voice in William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury. For this novel analysis lesson, students analyze Faulkner's writing style and the narrative voice of Benjy. Students create a reading journal for the lesson...

Students analyze the multiple voices in William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. In this multiple voices lesson, students explore the use of symbolism with the narrative voices of the text. Students write a detailed profile of one character...

Students analyze William Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying' and his use of multiple voices. In this William Faulkner lesson, students analyze Faulkner's use of multiple voices in narration. Students examine the Bundren family through the...

Students read and analyze William Faulkner's novel, 'As I Lay Dying.' They define Faulkner's place in American literary history, describe Faulkner's "South" in the context of the historical South and examine the Bundren family through...

In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury. Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students analyze the novel, "The Sound and the Fury," written by iam Faulkner, tracing the changing South. Through the narrative structure, the point of view, and the relationship between change and characterization, students view the...

Learners explore the use of voice and title in William Faulkner's, "As I Lay Dying". They identify and discuss the use of image, symbols and narrative voice in the story.

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Faulkner's Light in August. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Learners read "The Sound and the Fury" and consider the changing narrative structure and voice throughout the novel. They trace the decline of the Compson family.

Learners read and analyze William Faulkner's novel, 'As I Lay Dying.' They explore the use of multiple voices in narration and examine the Bundren family through the subjective evidence provided by a multiplicity of characters. Students...

High schoolers compare and contrast narrative speakers in "The Sound and the Fury" and describe Faulkner's "South" in the context of the historical South. They describe how the South was changing socially and economically.

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about William Faulkner's The Unvanquished. Students may check some of their answers online.

“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” You’re never too old for Dr. Seuss and using The Sneetches and The Lorax is a great way to introduce readers to allegories, parables, and literary symbolism. The lessons...