Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:Explore the development of Shakespearean texts, moving from his own pen, through the printing process, and on to performances on stage and screen.

Grade Level: 6-8

Description:Linda Coates’ innovative literature class encourages students to experience the reality behind the stories they study.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:Biography of Hurston and related resources.

Grade Level: All

Description:Spanish-language site for History Channel includes a This Day in History feature as well as many pages exploring world history.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:Biography of Hughes includes links to additional resources and is part of a Black History round-up.

Grade Level: 9-12

Description:History.com explores the social and literary movement that attempted to separate it's members from conventional society.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:American Writer's webpage chronicles the life and work of Chestnut, a daughter and wife to prominent Confederate politicians. Her published diaries gives insight into wartime Southern society.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:This episode of American Writers focuses on Douglass, the son of a slave mother and a white father he never knew who became an abolitionist activist during the Civil War era.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:Series broadcasts from presidential libraries and profiles American presidents with archival footage and expert guests.

Grade Level: 9-12

Description:Series features timely and topical conversations with authors, national leaders, and other accomplished individuals.