additional+resources

Teachers, students and parents, I have included a list of additional resources that revolve around 11th grade Literature. Please feel free to check out these amazing sites for tips, study aides, rubrics, lesson plans and additional information on famous authors and playwrights.

Adams, C. (2009). //Literature Circle Strategies//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Study Guide: []
 * This link gives detailed instructions on how to hold a literary circle. I have found that literary circles really help the students to work together in a collaborative effort. This idea also helps to get everyone involved to ensure that the entire class is learning. **

Association for Media in Education. (2010). //Florida Teens Book Nominees//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Florida Association for Media in Education: []
 * This link gives great ideas for books that students can read. This list is annually updated to ensure that both old literature and new literature are being read. **

Beach, R. (2004). //Teaching Literature Activities//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Teaching Literature: []
 * This link is great for teachers who are brand new to either teaching or teaching literature. It helps you to plan, organize and create ideas that will be useful for teaching your students. **

Cambridge Public Schools Drama. (2004). //Curriculum Guide//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Cambridge Public Schools Drama Collaborative: []
 * This is a really cool link that teaches you how to introduce the art of being a playwright in your classroom. It includes an entire curriculum that has tips for the students, activities and even games. **

Neill, C. A. (2007, February 6). //Much Ado about Shakespeare//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from The Guardian: []
 * This is an interesting article I found that gives some great tips on how to Shakespeare and other famous playwrights from history both fun and relevant for your classroom. **

Pearson Education. (2010). //Popular Eleventh Grade Lierature Prinatbles//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Teacher Vision: []
 * This site is great for gaining access to rubrics, discussion guides, and new ideas on how to teach various topics. It includes a variety of ideas for assignments and coordinating rubrics for each. **

Schrock, K. (2010). //Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Discovery Education: []
 * This link includes a laundry list of many other helpful links This is great for students because it includes a how to on writing a research paper, a large collection of poems, a help guide on various styles of famous authors and many more important resources. **

Teachnology Inc. (2010). //High School Book Lesson Plans//. Retrieved November 17, 2010, from Teachnology: []
 * This link is a online store where teachers can purchase various lesson plans that pertain to the books students read in class. These lesson plan books help to take the material to the next level by adding a hands on approach and introducing them to a variety of literary devices. **

//Theater History//. (2002). Retrieved November 17, 2010, from American Theater: Plays and Playwrights:[| http://www.theatrehistory.com/index.html]
 * This site is useful for identifying great playwrights and plays. It also gives interesting facts such as Today in Theater History and "Featured Topics which can help bring new perspectives to the classroom **