presenting analysis, context, and crticism on commonly studied novels
Telgen, Diane
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
examining diverse literature to understand and compare universal themes
Hacht, Anne Marie
Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Erin receives her long-dead mother's diary, which reveals that she too revered Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and wanted to be a writer, and Erin impulsively decides to take the Greyhound bus from St. Paul, Minnesota to Monroeville, Alabama, to visit the reclusive author.
Presents different kinds of puzzles, including fill in the blank and matching, magic squares, word search and crossword puzzles, flashcards, and more to be used with the Lit Plan unit for Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird.".
Includes a brief biography of Harper Lee, thematic and structural analysis of To kill a mockingbird, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"When best friends Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to see 'To Kill A Mockingbird' included. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about the well-known Harper Lee classic"--Provided by publisher.
"When best friends Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to see 'To Kill A Mockingbird' included. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about the well-known Harper Lee classic"--Provided by publisher.
