Other Skills: Character Traits Compare and Contrast Context Clues Fact and Opinion Figurative Language Main / Central Idea Point of View Rhythm & Rhyme Story Elements Summary Symbolism Theme
Students will read a passage about Louisa May Alcott and learn about the inspiration for her writing. They will also learn abou...
by Stephen Crane from The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter I passage: Stephen Crane's classic tale "The...
Students will read a passage about Project Gemini and learn about America’s first spacewalk and first space docking maneuver. S...
by Mary Stoyell Stimpson from The Child's Book of American Biography
Dorothea Dix was an 18th century activist for the me...
by RV Staff Writer J.C.H.
Gold! That was the cry in 1849 as the world began to...
by Mark Twain from The Innocents Abroad
Chapter VII passage: Mark Twain is known for his fic...
Mary Stoyell Stimpson wrote her book of American bio...
This biography of Benjamin Franklin, written in 1915...
Germany gave us some of the most revered Christmas traditions, such as the decorated tree and gingerbread houses. Students will...
by Charles Dickens from American Notes for General Circulation
Chapter VIII passage: The White House today receives...