literature

A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

Complete guide to literary terms including nearly 2,000 entries, and descriptions for every major genre, style, and era of writing.

A collection of writings by T. S. Eliot.

An instructional guide for Kate DiCamillo's novel "Because of Winn-Dixie" that provides close reading tasks, text-based vocabulary practice, cross-curricular activities, text-dependent questions, reader response writing prompts, and more.

Includes a brief biography of Malala Yousafzai, thematic and structural analysis of "I Am Malala", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

". . . reviews core elements of [English Language Arts] instruction--response to literature, classroom discussion, research, and digital literacy--and demonstrates how to adapt these activities to foster critical thinking and empathetic perspectives among students. Chapters depict teachers and students engaging in this transformative learning, offer strategies for the classroom, and pose questions to guide school communities in collaborative reflection"--Provided by publisher.

The companion to the classic anthology Daughters of Africa?a major international collection that brings together the work of more than 200 women writers of African descent, celebrating their artistry and showcasing their contributions to modern literature and international culture.

A guide to preparing for the English literature and composition exam for advanced placement, featuring topic reviews, a glossary of key terms, and two full-length practice exams with explained answers.

"[C. S. Lewis] reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this . . . collection drawn from his wide body of writings"--Provided by publisher.