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Welcome to the MERLOT English Portal, an educational resource for teachers and learners of English at any level. You are invited to join MERLOT – it’s free – and contribute to this growing community of English instructors. Feel free to submit your own modules and assignments for evaluation, build collections of content specific to your teaching, and participate in a wonderful community of scholars.
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The visitor will find a collection of links to Internet sites dealing especially with English and American literature. Users can search by single word or by several categories. A list of links to General Sources is also provided.
Literary Resources on the Net in MERLOT
New Materials
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ENGL 166 Publishing and Editing
This open textbook is being utilized in an English course for undergraduate or graduate students by Venita Blackburn at...
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Counterarguments & Rebuttals: Strength Through Opposition in Academic Argument
This instructional assignment teaches students how to strengthen academic arguments by acknowledging and responding to...
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The Rhetorical Rant: Practicing Persuasion with Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
This creative writing assignment helps students practice rhetorical appeals—ethos, pathos, and logos—by crafting a...
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The Break-Up Letter Project: Writing with Tone, Audience, and Ethical Rhetoric
This assignment asks students to write a break-up letter using rhetorical strategies to communicate a difficult message...
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MLA Citation Practice
This citation practice assignment helps students develop confidence with MLA Works Cited formatting by providing...
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Exploring Your Topic: A Guided Worksheet for Developing Research Questions
This worksheet guides students through the early stages of the research process by helping them narrow a broad topic into...
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Mastering Thesis Statements for Academic Writing
This assignment helps students develop strong thesis statements by guiding them through structured practice with sample...
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Six-Word Story: Exploring Student Relationships with Generative AI
This assignment invites students to reflect on their relationship with generative AI through a creative six-word story....
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What is an Intro and Conclusion
This instructional resource helps first-year college writers understand the purpose and structure of essay introductions...
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Subject knowledge enhancement II (foreign languages)
The course is divided into two main sections. Following a brief introduction to classroom management and learning styles,...
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The Quote Sandwich_Integrating Evidence Effectively (Instructor & Student Resource)
The Quote Sandwich: Integrating Evidence Effectively is a teaching and learning resource designed to help students...
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ENGL 100A Writing Competency Through Genres
The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational...
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Alternatives to Agonism: Ethical Approaches to Argument in the Composition Classroom
This textbook urges students to reconsider traditional notions of argument by inviting them to explore non-adversarial...
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Teaching Nonfiction Writing
An open access Creative Nonfiction teaching resource for educators across levels teaching the essay. Syllabi, writing...
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Introduction to Technical Writing: A Rhetorical Approach
Introduction to Technical Writing: A Rhetorical Approach is an eTextbook designed to help students learn important basic...
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Making Meaning With & Through Writing: An Approach to Research Writing
Academic writing is an act of intellectual translation which converts raw ideas into academic discourse to bridge the gap...
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Read, Think, Write - Athabasca University Press
Read, Think, Write provides instruction in writing, reading, critical thinking, research, and study skills. Through an...
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Silent Spectator Syndrome
Confronting the 'Silent Spectator Syndrome' in a World Demanding Action.
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Poem: Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism Trajectory
A powerful call for zero tolerance against terrorism—urging global unity,
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Multilingual L.A.: Languages and Communities
The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational...
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The Ultimate Free Book List for K–12 Teachers and Homeschoolers (Organized by Grade)
A curated collection of free, public domain reading materials organized by grade level (Kindergarten through 12th Grade),...
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ENGL 222 Mythology
Introduction to Mythology
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Analysis of Fiction and Non-Fiction Prose
The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational...
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Lexicology Course Outline
The objective of a lexicology course is to explore the structure, meaning, and usage of words within a language, focusing...
New Members
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Maytee PakdiponpongMahidol University -
Drew LoeweSaint Edward's University
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Priya PrithivirajInternational Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
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MR MEHUL K TRIVEDIADITYA BIRLA PUBLIC SCHOOL
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Erica HaugtvedtSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Kamrin ShottCalifornia State University, Long Beach
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David TobinSUNY Niagara
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verfuya pelimkabehuhat
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Elizabeth BracamontesCalifornia State University, Long Beach
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Lee EisenCal St Long Beach
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Randall GwinMinneapolis Community and Technical College
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Maureen Kingyongback2back
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Victoria CooleyPerry Career Academy
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Kaitlyn LangfordCalifornia State University, Long Beach
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Elizabeth LynchCCSWOH
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Marisa SikesAustin Peay State University
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Tyler BennettWake Technical Community/Technical College
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Kathleen Turner LedgerwoodEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Rita LukenieneMilitary Academy
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Juan Pablo Mora GutierrezUniversiti Brunei Darussalam
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Patti WilbornGadsden State Community/Technical College
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Максим ПанченкоStudent
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Jaime RogersHousatonic Community-Technical College
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Laura BobadillaCER
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English on the Web
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The problem with BJP's 'no Hindu MLA in Guruvayur' politics - Newslaundry
Mar 24, 2026 01:43 AM PDT
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Thom wins 2025 Judith Wright Poetry Prize | Books+Publishing
Mar 23, 2026 10:50 PM PDT
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Doriyan Coleman Finds Poetry in Cleveland Streets | Fstoppers
Mar 23, 2026 10:29 PM PDT
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The Phoenix Readers present showcase of poetry | Salisbury Post
Mar 23, 2026 10:01 PM PDT
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Progressive Tory Party leader accuses Alberta government of weakening oversight tool
Mar 23, 2026 09:55 PM PDT
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Get Some Celluloid in Your Literature! - Chester Fritz Library Updates
Mar 23, 2026 07:41 PM PDT
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Manitoba politicians say goodbye to NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin in emotional tribute - CBC
Mar 23, 2026 07:12 PM PDT
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Olde Towne celebrated for World Poetry Day - The Royal Gazette
Mar 23, 2026 07:06 PM PDT
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Plaintiffs Welcome First Amendment Win in Decision to Make DOGE Videos Public - AHA
Mar 23, 2026 06:45 PM PDT
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Ofelia Zepeda at UA Poetry Center In-Na-Po Readings | UAPress - The University of Arizona
Mar 23, 2026 06:08 PM PDT
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Northern Manitoban MLA honoured at Manitoba Legislature after passing - APTN News
Mar 23, 2026 05:17 PM PDT
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ESL One Birmingham 2026 - Aurora Gaming take over the lead in Group B | GosuGamers
Mar 23, 2026 05:08 PM PDT
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March 23, 2026 – Killer accepts plea bargain, Manitoba MLA is remembered - YouTube
Mar 23, 2026 05:04 PM PDT
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Dothan Library Invites Community To Share Voices In Poetry Contest
Mar 23, 2026 04:59 PM PDT
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Northern Manitoban MLA honoured at Manitoba Legislature after passing | APTN News
Mar 23, 2026 04:59 PM PDT
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IDEAS recommends 6 poems for World Poetry Day | CBC Radio
Mar 23, 2026 04:30 PM PDT
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ESL Challenger League S51 Cup 2 Day 3 recap: F5 and Wanted Goons take close matches
Mar 23, 2026 04:18 PM PDT
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MLA regional manager insights: Aussie beef holding up as Brazil flexes export muscle
Mar 23, 2026 03:48 PM PDT
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Python's Kiss: Short Stories - Louise Erdrich, in conversation with Aza Abe - Star Tribune
Mar 23, 2026 03:41 PM PDT
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Robert Frost on the farm at Laconia Public Library | Announcements | laconiadailysun.com
Mar 23, 2026 03:04 PM PDT