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Teacher Feature: Authors and Great Books II


Great books take readers to new heights of imagination and human understanding. Explore how the authors of such books have excited readers and made an impact for the ages — with featured video clips, lesson plans, discussion guide, and activities.

Teacher Resources

Discussion Guide
From the ancient world to the 19th century, explore the historical tradition behind several great books and their authors.
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Grades 5-8 Lesson Plan
Introduce the ancient world, which set the stage for great books including Homer's Odyssey and Plato's Republic.
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Grades 9-12 Lesson Plan
Explore the life and works of author Edgar Allan Poe plus students' responses to his pervading theme of fear.
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Grades 9-12 Lesson Plan
Drawing on great themes Charles Dickens addressed in Great Expectations, have students collaborate on a short story.
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Student Activities

Great Books
A clip art image representing great books for use in classroom presentations and activities

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Puzzle
A "fallen phrase" puzzle presents Mark Twain's witty advice on choosing great books
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Video Clips

Introduction: The Red Badge of Courage and the Realities of War
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"Call Me Ishmael": The Voyage Begins
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Thoreau's Life on Walden Pond
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Huck and Jim's Journey: A Friendship Blooms
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Great Books

Experience conflict between savagery and civilization on a deserted island in Lord of the Flies, one of the great books of the 20th century.

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