Navigating Test Prep: Advice to Help with Study Skills & Strategy
When a major standardized test is looming, you know you need to prepare – but choosing among the myriad available study materials can be confusing. To …
Continue ReadingShowing items from Homework Help & Study Guides
How to Write a Love Poem: Tips for All Writing Levels
Valentine’s Day is the ultimate time to write occasional poetry. I don’t mean to write poetry occasionally, rather to write for a …
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Existentialism: Thinkers and Writers
Existentialism can be best defined by going straight to the root of the word: exist. The philosophy is about human existence and our choices. It …
Continue ReadingNine African-American Writers Who Changed History
America is a story of slavery, racial inequality and oppression. These authors, and many more, shaped the history and told the story of this …
Continue ReadingEight Famous Female Authors: Women Who Changed the Literary World
There are many women of the literary world that have become famous for their works. Here are eight female authors who left the world a different …
Continue Reading"12 Angry Men" Characters & Plot Study Guide
The play “Twelve Angry Men” was adapted by Sherman L. Sergel from the Emmy award-winning television movie written by Reginald Rose. Read this study …
Continue ReadingHistory & Form of the Haiku: Learn How to Write a Haiku
Haiku is a Japanese poetic form typically consisting of one five syllable line, one seven, and one five. Its simplicity and accessibility have …
Continue ReadingWriting a 10 by 10 Poem: Sharpen Your Creative Writing Skills
My favorite poetic form is the ten-by-ten: a one-hundred beat poem crafted from ten lines of ten syllables each. A good ten-by-ten is like a …
Continue Reading"James and the Giant Peach" Chapter Summaries & Key Vocabulary
Read this guide to better understand the novel, James and the Giant Peach. You’ll find key vocabulary words to learn, as well as a summary of …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Sonnet: History of the Poetic Form & Writing Tips
A sonnet is a classic poetic form consisting of fourteen lines with a rhyme scheme. The name is derived from “sonetto”, which means “little song” in …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Script: Tips for Writing Great Dialogue
Has your teacher assigned you a script-writing project? Writing a great script is all about the dialogue. Learn how to develop character, setting and …
Continue ReadingFind Out How to Use Mnemonics & Memory Tricks When Studying
Though I’ve been fascinated by mnemonics for many years I wouldn’t say I’m an expert in the field. But what I can say is that memory techniques have …
Continue Reading