ClassZone: The Language of Literature

Selection Links

"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes

The Harlem Renaissance
Provides an overview of this literary movement and a list of resources for additional information.

"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

Swimming With Short Stories: "Seventh Grade"
Find activities that relate to "Seventh Grade" including a vocabulary word puzzle.

Gary Soto: A Teacher Resource File
Provides a wealth of information about Soto and his works for both teacher and students.

"Zebra" by Chaim Potok

Chaim Potok
This site, published by La Sierra University, offers brief biographies of Potok, literary analyses of his works, and more!

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Information about the memorial, with links to numerous photographs.

Offerings at the Wall
Smithsonian Magazine article about the many gifts and mementos left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Wars of the United States of America
Links to information about the country's involvement in various wars, as well as to primary sources such as soldiers' letters and other documents.

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