With the New Year upon us, I’m sure I’m not the only one who has “read more books” on my to-do list.
6 Reasons Ebenezer Scrooge Is the Biggest Curmudgeon in the History of the Universe
We suspect that Ebenezer Scrooge is the biggest curmudgeon in the history of the universe. Here’s why:
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Reading Round-Up: November
We asked everyone in the office to talk about their favorite books from last month. Take a look at our favorite reads from November, and let us know in the comments which books you’ll be adding to your to-read list. …
4 Key Questions to Ask Before Reading Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”
Whether reading for the classroom or personal enjoyment, consider these key questions before beginning Thoreau’s essay.
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Name That Literary Period: Realism
Looking at 8 realist masterpieces to get a sense of what life and literature was really like during the age of realism.
Name That Literary Period: Modernism
Let’s look at these 8 modernist works!
Name That Literary Period: Medieval
Let’s look at 10 crucial medieval works that have laid the foundation for literature today.
3 Steps to Writing a Synthesis
We often ask our students to summarize events in the texts that they read—be they fiction or nonfiction. However, to truly help students gain a clear understanding of the texts, we need to move beyond summarizing and take their writing …
