Grammar blog

Excellent source for questions and review

A look at why The Hobbit is more than just a great piece of "youth" literature:

The Wall Street Journal argues that through the exploration of eternal themes and the development of complex character depth, Tolkien's first published novel is far more sophisticated than it is given credit for.  

WSJ article

Mark Twain revisited

The Odyssey - Homer

Background information on Homer

An excellent site for background on Greek mythology, the backdrop of the Trojan War.  Also includes a great map of Odysseus's adventures in the story.

2nd Trimester Short Stories

"The Red-headed Laegue" - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Doyle biography

"The Scarlet Ibis" - James Hurst

Hurst biography

"The Invalid's Story" - Mark Twain

"The Necklace" - Guy de Maupassant

Maupassant biography

"If I Forget Thee, O Earth" - Arthur C. Clarke

"Three Skeleton Key" - George Toudouze

English I - Important Documents

Vocabulary List

Spelling List

1st Trimester Review

1st Trimester Short Stories

"The Gift of the Magi" - O. Henry

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" - James Thurber

Thurber biography

"The Interlopers" - Saki

Saki biography

"The Rules of the Game" - Amy Tan

Amy Tan biography

An interview with Tan about her childhood experiences at writing.

"The Most Dangerous Game" - Richard Connell

 

"The Cask of Amontillado" - Edgar Allen Poe

Poe biography

Interesting video on Poe's mysterious death

Vincent Price reading the story - pretty cool