Selected American and British Poems
Specimen of an Induction to a Poem
by John Keats
"Lo! I must tell a tale of chivalry;"
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Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 7: Opening Exercise
by Thomas E. Sanders
A list and description of possible exercises that can be used to catch the attention of your students at the beginning of the school day.
Poems of Emily Brontë
A Little While, A Little While
by Emily Brontë
The speaker questions the fleeting nature of life and beauty, but discovers there is more to consider.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 1: “Bruno’s Lessons”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator goes to his Club and meets up with an old friend. Later, the narrator walks through the gardens and imprisons an elf and discovers it to be Bruno.
Babbitt
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
Feeling guilty for his treatment of his Myra, George breaks off his relationship with Tanis.
Main Street
Chapter 39
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol reluctantly returns to Gopher Prairie, where she is welcomed back by many of the townspeople. Carol becomes active in local activities, and soon gives birth to her daughter. Although much time has passed, life in Gopher Prairie proceeds as it always has.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 16: Death of the Parson
by William Wells Brown
Mr. Peck passes away.
Beyond the City
Chapter I: “The New-Comers”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Two women, Bertha and Monica, are watching their new neighbors move in. The woman does not act lady-like and her nephew is quite broad. The cabman unloads a good amount of various types of sports equipment.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"The Corn-Stalk Fiddle"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"When the corn ’s all cut and the bright stalks shine"
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"To Maecenas."
by Phillis Wheatley
MAECENAS, you, beneath the myrtle shade,
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 22: Anne is Invited Out to Tea
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is invited to tea by Mrs. Allan. Avonlea awaits the arrival of a new teacher.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 10: “Kriemhild’s Dream”
by James Baldwin
A princess dreams of her husband-to-be and his death.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The many members of the Bird family return home to visit during the holidays.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 4: Can't Terms
by Henry O. Flipper
A rundown of the terms and sayings that are commonly used by the cadets at West Point.
Babbitt
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Robin”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"On Recollection."
by Phillis Wheatley
MNEME begin. Inspire, ye sacred nine,
Beyond the City
Chapter XVI: “A Midnight Visitor”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The two sisters witness a man enter through the window of Mrs. Westmacott’s home and see her fall to the ground. They think the visitor was expected, however when she falls they immediately call for help. He hit her on the back of the head with a life preserver, but she is alright.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 9: “The Sign on the Tree”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie asks Uncle Jerry Beaver about a sign. Jerry makes a mistake as to the meaning of the sign’s phrase. Tommy Fox sets him straight.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Sweetheart Roland
by Grimm Brothers
A witch plots against her stepdaughter.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLVII
by Jane Austen
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
Great Expectations
Chapter 14
by Charles Dickens
Pip works diligently for Joe at the forge, but continually longs to return to Satis House.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 26: “‘It’s Mother!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs. Sowerby visits the garden. Everyone notices how much Colin looks like his mother. Mary and Colin embrace Mrs. Sowerby and wish that she were their mothers.
Counting and Math Rhymes
Five Little Chickadees
by Traditional
A children’s subtraction poem about chickadees.
Beyond the City
Chapter VIII: “Shadows Before”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott becomes more acquainted with the Doctor, until it appears they plan to marry. Clara and Ida decide to convince their father not to marry Mrs. Westmacott by imitating her emancipated dress and liberal beliefs.