Teaching Resources for The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw is a ghost story written by Henry James. It is set on an estate in England. A woman is hired to take care of two young children. …
Continue ReadingThe Turn of the Screw is a ghost story written by Henry James. It is set on an estate in England. A woman is hired to take care of two young children. …
Continue ReadingThe story is told in a flashback. There is a narrator who is hosting a party at Christmas. He wants all his guests to tell a ghost story; this is an …
Continue ReadingWere their ghosts doomed forever to wander the manor? Will Miles now join them? Or, was the governess just a madwoman, a victim of isolation and …
Continue Reading“From ghosties and ghoulies and long legged beasties and things that go bump in the night… the God Lord deliver us.”
Continue ReadingIn 1985, Steven Spielberg brought to life Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” on the big screen. After reading the novel, have …
Continue ReadingThough a relatively simple read, “The Color Purple” deals with themes of abuse, lesbianism and religion that require a mature audience. …
Continue ReadingBorn in 1944, Alice Walker was the eighth child of sharecroppers in Georgia. While in college, she decided to become a writer, and themes in her …
Continue Reading“The Color Purple” is written in the first person, through the perspective of Celie. Have your students try re-writing sections of the …
Continue ReadingOpen this novel and meet some of the most interesting and unforgettable characters in modern fiction. First and foremost is Cory Mackenson, our young …
Continue ReadingMany students will rejoice at first when you assign this novel. Look at its length - a student’s dream, it’s a quick and easy read. How wrong they …
Continue ReadingAlthough it is bound to stir up a number of emotions, Nineteen Minutes is a thought-provoking read that will lead to stimulating discussions in your …
Continue ReadingWho doesn’t love a good mystery story? The Thirteenth Tale is sure to appeal to a variety of students (and adults!) with mixed interests.
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