Read, Think, Write
This amazing site features lesson plans that use literature to explore a variety of themes.You'll also find activities, interactives and games, and printouts. Source: International Reading Association Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
Reading Rockets
This site offers a wealth of resources for the reading teacher, including suggested book titles, a literacy calendar, teaching ideas, articles, video, and lots more. Source: WETA Intended Audience: Educators/Parents Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
EdSitement
This site from the National Endowment for the Humanities has some great literature lesson plans, especially for older students. You'll also find reviewed websites and student interactives. Awesome! Source: National Endowment for the Humanities Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
ArtsEdge
This site from the Kennedy Center features lesson plans and units of study that focus on the arts and literature. Source: Kennedy Center Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
Scholastic Lesson Plans
Collection of lesson plans and units in a variety of subject areas, including literature and reading. Source: Scholastic Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
Reading is Fundamental
You'll find articles, booklists, and other resources here. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage to access sites Leading to Reading, and Reading Planet, sites designed for kids ages 0-5 and 6-15. Source: Reading is Fundamental Intended Audience: Educators/Parents/Students Reading Level: Varies Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
Children's Literature Web Guide
This site has lists of award-winning books, teaching ideas for books, and links to author pages. Source: Children's Literature Web Guide Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
Kay Vandergrift's Special Interest Page
Hosted by Professor Kay Vandergrift at Rutgers University, this site includes sections covering: Materials for Children, Gender and Culture in Picture Books, Young Adult Literature, History of Children's Literature, Linking Literature with Learning, Feminist Studies, and Professional Writing Resources. Source: Kay Vandergrift Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
CyberGuides
CyberGuides, developed by the San Diego County Office of Education, are supplementary web-delivered units of instruction centered on core works of literature. They are designed for the classroom with one online computer. Source: San Diego County Office of Education Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No
Doucette Index to Teaching Ideas for Literature
Searchable index to books and Websites with teaching suggestions and ideas. Source: University of Calgary Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes
Discovery School Lesson Plans
A collection of literature lesson plans, primarily for middle and high school. Source: Discovery Learning Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: Adult Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No