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- Comparing Two Novels - How to Compare Two Novels in Comparative Essa…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 12:35:05 EST Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 19:48:15 EST
At some point in your literature studies, probably just about the time you get adept at finding the theme of a novel and coming up with a sound analysis of a literary piece, you will be required to… - Brave New World - Book Report - SummaryCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 13:37:15 EDT
Book report help for Brave New World: Brave New World is set primarily in London of 2540 AD, though a portion of the novel transpires in the New Mexico Savage Reservation… - The Hobbit - Summary - Book Report for The HobbitCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 11:16:03 EDT
Writing a book report on The Hobbit? The Hobbit was first published in Great Britain in 1937 by George Allen & Unwin. It was published just before the outbreak of WWII in Europe, and the book a… - Jane Eyre - Book Report Summary for Jane EyreCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 10:52:20 EDT
Writing a book report for Jane Eyre? This book was written in 1847 and is considered one of the first romantic novels, containing both passion and mystery. The novel’s tone of philosophical in… - Lauren McLarenCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 10:21:58 EDT Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 10:40:35 EDT
A voracious reader all her life, books have been one of the few constants in Lauren’s life. She currently works as a freelance writer and editor working on fiction, non-fiction narrative and a… - Library Glossary - Library TermsCreated: 2009-10-25 @ 15:54:45 EDT Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 15:56:07 EDT
Lost in the library? Improve your research skills by recognizing key words and phrases used in the library… - What Is the Plural of Hippopotamus?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 17:45:28 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of hippopotamus? … - What Is the Plural of Genus?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 17:24:58 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of genus?… - What Is the Plural of Index?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 16:54:27 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:56:24 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of index?… - What Is the Plural of Nemesis?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 16:32:31 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of nemesis?… - Octopus - What Is the Plural of Octopus?Created: 2009-10-18 @ 16:04:50 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 18:25:34 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of octopus?… - Successful Students - Secrets of Successful StudentsCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 14:33:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 14:47:34 EDT
Have you eve wondered what successful students do to set themselves apart from the rest? The key is simple: successful students take charge… - List of Book Themes - 101 Common Book ThemesCreated: 2009-09-26 @ 20:21:21 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 20:25:35 EDT
The theme of a book is a universal idea or message that stretches through an entire story. A theme may show up in a pattern (such as reoccurring examples of beauty in simplicity) or a theme may com… - Book Report Checklist - Parts of a Book ReportCreated: 2009-09-26 @ 16:18:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 16:46:47 EDT
Use the book report checklist to create or evaluate your report. Do you have all the elements necessary for a strong book report?… - First Sentence - 5 First Sentence Examples - Book Report First Sent…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 13:14:20 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 13:52:59 EDT
The first sentence of any report plays a very important role. Your introductory sentence must serve as a “hook” to intrigue your reader and keep him interested. For many writers, the firs… - Revising a Paper - Revising Your Paper for ClarityCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 15:35:01 EDT
Writing and revising a paper is a messy and time-consuming process, and this is exactly why some people experience anxiety about writing long papers. It’s not a task that you can finish in a s… - Nonverbal Activities - Activities for Nonverbal CommunicationCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 12:28:09 EDT Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 12:52:57 EDT
Have you ever seen a person and made an instant judgment about him or her, without ever speaking? Through nonverbal communication, we make all kinds inferences and decisions—even though we don… - School Supplies - Fourth Grade School SuppliesCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 20:48:27 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:11:07 EDT
In the fourth grade, students begin to establish a foundation for developing research skills, writing skills, and critical reading skills. … - Homonyms - List of Homonyms - 100 HomonymsCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 14:55:27 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:12:10 EDT
Homonyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Homonyms can also be words that sound the same when you pronounce them, but have different meanings… - Search Engines for Kids - Safe Search Engines…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 10:15:41 EDT Updated: 2009-09-05 @ 10:17:58 EDT
If you've ever been shocked by search results, you know that the most innocent search attempt can generate some pretty ugly results. If you want to be sure that your searches return safe, teacher-r… - Google Mail Tips - Gmail Tips for StudentsCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 09:55:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 10:20:56 EDT
Gmail can be a great time management tool for students. One strong feature is that Gmail comes with the great Google Calendar, and this means students can share calendar entries with others--like p… - Nervous About Starting College?Created: 2009-08-29 @ 19:56:09 EDT
Going off to college can be a scary thing. Many students worry that they're not prepared for the level of study that will be required. Others worry about fitting in with all those older students. A… - Use a Scanner to Enhance Study Skills - Scanners and School WorkCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 09:39:45 EDT Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 10:19:52 EDT
If you have a scanner at home, you have in your possession a great tool for enhancing student performance! Scanners can be used to create study guides, to organize research, and more. Find out how … - Talk to Teachers - How to Talk to TeachersCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 13:25:15 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 13:32:16 EDT
The last thing you want is a bad grade on a paper that took a lot of hard work and time. What a nightmare! If you don't understand an assignment, you might do the assignment wrong! To be successful… - 10 Study Habits - Study Habits That Can Improve Grades and Performan…Created: 2009-08-15 @ 12:06:00 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 13:34:29 EDT
It is never too late to develop great study habits. If you're starting a new school year, or you just want to improve your grades and school performance, take a look at this list of good habits and… - Abbreviations and Titles - When to Use Academic AbbreviationsCreated: 2009-08-14 @ 19:38:03 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 10:52:52 EDT
Should you ever spell out mister? Is it acceptable to abbreviate professor? Find answers to your questions about common abbreviations that you will encounter and use as a student… - Passive Voice - How to Avoid Passive VoiceCreated: 2009-08-08 @ 15:12:33 EDT Updated: 2009-08-08 @ 15:19:41 EDT
Students hear a lot about passive voice, but sometimes it takes them awhile to understand what makes a verb passive or active. To figure this out, students must first be able to recognize the subje… - Rising Action - What Is Rising Action in Literature?Created: 2009-08-02 @ 10:29:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 10:35:31 EDT
The rising action of a plot is the series of events that occur which are building up tension. This tension is a result of the basic conflict that exists and makes the story interesting. Need an exa… - Conflict in Literature - What Is Conflict In Literature?Created: 2009-08-02 @ 07:36:13 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 07:44:33 EDT
You will find that every storyline involves some kind of conflict. It is a struggle between two forces, but these forces can be either internal (feelings) or external (physical)… - Exposition - What Is Exposition in LiteratureCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 06:41:14 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 06:43:35 EDT
Exposition in literature: The exposition is the part of a book that sets the stage for the drama to follow: it introduces the theme, setting, characters, and circumstances at the story’s begin… - Why Math Is DifficultCreated: 2009-07-25 @ 16:58:16 EDT Updated: 2009-07-25 @ 18:53:17 EDT
In 2005, Gallup conducted a poll that asked students to name the school subject that they considered to be the most difficult. Not surprisingly, mathematics came out on top of the difficulty chart… - Compare and Contrast - 50 Compare and Contrast Essay TopicsCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 18:29:34 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 18:43:35 EDT
When you write a comparison essay, you should go through a number of steps before you jump in to writing the introductory paragraph. You will start with making a list of characteristics that compar… - Email Etiquette - Teen Tips for Writing EmailsCreated: 2009-07-18 @ 09:42:48 EDT Updated: 2009-07-18 @ 09:51:31 EDT
There will by many occasions when you will need or want to write to a college official, a coach, a potential reference writer, or a potential employer. Since it is easy and accessible to nearly eve… - College Reading ListUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 13:59:06 EDT
Looking for great books to read that will help you prepare for college? This list offers a few of the most interesting must-reads for college bound students… - The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 13:10:48 EDT
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is rich in symbolism and adult themes. It offers a mocking and ironic view of life in the slave-holding south in the years preceding the American Civil War… - The Diary of a Young Girl - Diary of Anne FrankUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:33:54 EDT
The Diary of a Young Girl is one of the most moving and telling depictions of the many atrocities carried out against Jewish families during World War II. This book summary provides an overview of … - All Quiet on the Western Front - Book Report- SummaryUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:27:44 EDT
From the safety of the school room to combat on the front line, the book follows the path from the glory to the sheer horrors of warfare… - The Red Badge of Courage - Book SummaryUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:22:20 EDT
The Red Badge of Courage is a short novel depicting the experience of a young man in a Union regiment. The brutality of the battlefront brings about a change in his views on war, courage, and life … - To Kill a Mockingbird - Summary - Book Report ProfileUpdated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:13:05 EDT
To Kill a Mockingbird was written in the 1950s by Harper Lee, a native of the American South. This book profile will help you read the book with a better understanding and assist you as you write a… - What Is the Plural of Index?Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:56:24 EDT
Some words are simple enough in singular form--but they get really tricky when we try to turn them into plurals. What is the plural of index?… - MLA Tutorial - Bibliography and Works CitedUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 20:14:10 EDT
This tutorial provides basic instruction for writing a bibliography in the Modern Language Association (MLA) Style… - Sample MLA Report Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 21:11:05 EDT
MLA style can be difficult to understand, but many students learn easily when they see an example. This sample first page shows you where to place the title and other information… - Sample Pages in MLA FormatUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 20:31:23 EDT
Many students learn best by example. These sample pages in MLA format will guide you as you write and edit your MLA high school paper… - Sample Pages in MLA FormatUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 19:24:10 EDT
Sample Works Cited: A standard MLA paper requires a works cited list. This is the list of sources you used in your research. It is similar to a bibliography… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about HomeworktipsUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 15:21:05 EDT
- Theme of a Book - Finding the Theme of a BookUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:07:46 EDT
Your assignment requires you to find the theme of a book. Everybody else seems to understand, but you don't. What is a theme? Is there more than one right answer? … - Concentration - Concentrate on Your Studies - Concentrating in ClassUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:00:04 EDT
Does your mind wander in class? If you can't concentrate when your teacher is lecturing or when you're working on homework, you may need to determine what factors are affecting your concentration… - Find Statistics - How to Find Data for Your Report - Stats…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:57:23 EDT
Any type of report can be spiced up a little with some interesting facts or statistics. Discover little known facts or interesting statistics to support your next writing project… - ACT Test - ACT Questions and Answers - ACT InformationUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:49:48 EDT
The ACT test is a popular college entrance, exam, and it is accepted by more four-year colleges than any other test. Find out if this test is right for you… - Breakfast and Tests - PerformanceUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:46:23 EDT
Do you skip breakfast? A good breakfast is important any day, but studies show that eating well on test day is a very good idea… - Art Homework Ideas - Art Homework InspirationUpdated: 2009-09-28 @ 11:04:57 EDT
Art homework assignments are special, because students either love them or dread them--depending on the interests and talents of the individuals. One thing is certain: if you dread art assignments,… - Number Writing - Writing Numbers - Using Numbers in WritingUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 21:06:42 EDT
For some reason, one of the most difficult grammar topics to commit to memory is the set of rules pertaining to using numerals in writing. Perhaps that is because the rules don't seem to be hard an… - Mini Dell - Dell Inspiron Mini NetbookUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:36 EDT
These mini laptops probably aren’t going to impress real techies who look for the big whiz-bang factor. However, they may be perfect for taking class notes and researching—either online o… - When to Cite a SourceUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:35 EDT
Cite sources when necessary. How many times have you heard a teacher say this? But many students might wonder what exactly counts as a fact, and what doesn't. … - School Supplies - Design Your Own School SuppliesUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:35 EDT
Are you tired of the same old designs and options when it comes to schools supplies? Create your own notebook and express yourself. If you have an artistic flair, or if you just like to make a stat… - Flag Pen and HighlighterUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:35 EDT
If you take notes, you should check out the Post-it Flag Pen and Highlighter. I can’t think of a better tool for writing a research paper. And you can find a pack of three combination flag pen… - School Supplies on a Budget - Free and Low Cost School SuppliesUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:25 EDT
Parents and students feel the pressure when it comes time to buy a new stock of school supplies. Students want what's new and popular, while parent want to stick to a budget. Sometimes you can find… - Reading a Difficult Book or Chapter - College Reading - TextbooksUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:24 EDT
We all encounter textbook chapters or books that we just can't get into. There are many reasons, like difficult terms, bad writing, or boring material. If you try to read a chapter and realize you'… - Using a LibraryUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:21 EDT
For some students, one of the biggest differences between high school and college is the amount and depth of research that is required for research papers. Learn about call numbers, using a card ca… - Make a Learning Game With PowerPointUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 16:40:06 EDT
You can make a fun, interactive, game show-like learning game using PowerPoint! Simply create your game board and answer tiles and insert links. It seems like a long process at first, but you'll ge… - Sixth Grade - Goals for Sixth GradeUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 16:28:04 EDT
Sixth grade is the first middle school grade in many school districts. This grade brings many new challenges! Explore the concepts and skills listed on these pages to learn many of the learning goa… - Punctuating Titles - How to Punctuate Titles - Underline or Quotatio…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 20:12:01 EDT
Trying to remember how to punctuate a title? Even the most experienced writers have a problem remembering the proper punctuation for certain types of titles. If you can remember to think in terms o… - Senior Year of High School - Tips for Rising Seniors - Things to Kn…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 11:32:38 EDT
The senior year is a time when you should celebrate your accomplishments, but it's also a time when you have to work hard to prepare for your future. One way to be prepared is to recognize how coll… - Homework ContractUpdated: 2009-08-30 @ 09:17:40 EDT
Is homework time a stressful time at your house? If so, you might benefit from creating a homework contract. It can eliminate the miscommunications that become arguments in many homes… - Cell Phone Tips and Tricks - Students and Cell PhonesUpdated: 2009-08-23 @ 10:34:29 EDT
It's hard to find a student without a cell phone. Good or bad, they're a permanent fixture for most teens. But did you know that the cell phone can actually be a handy device for aiding in homework… - Make a Learning Game from PowerPointUpdated: 2009-06-18 @ 20:29:43 EDT
You can make a fun, interactive, game show-like learning game using PowerPoint! Simply create your game board and answer tiles and insert links. It seems like a long process at first, but you'll ge… - Sample Pages in MLA FormatUpdated: 2006-10-30 @ 10:05:04 EST
Many students learn best by example. These sample pages in MLA format will guide you as you write and edit your MLA high school paper…