In this interdisciplinary lesson, middle schoolers examine the artwork in Lasceaux Cave in France via Internet and illustrate a chapter summary from Brian's Winter by Gary Paulson in "caveman style."

Although this lesson plan focuses on college writing, it fits perfectly into the high school curriculum without being too difficult to understand. It provides types of essay writing assignments and how to handle each, strategies for...

This detailed site provides a guide for reading "The Pioneers" by James Fenimore Cooper. Includes background information about the book, a description of the setting and form, a list and description of principal characters, and...

This site from Bibliomania contains links to online text for "Typee" published in 1846 and written by Herman Melville. Includes a brief, but factual summary of the novel, along with a list of chapters that are each accessible by link.

Fairly in-depth summary of the theory of capitalism that Marx proposed. Includes historical background of the time when he was writing these ideas. This is chapter 4 of a textbook.