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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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The Muse: Misunderstandings and Their Remedies
In The Philosophy of Rhetoric (1936), I.A. Richards posits that rhetoric “should be a study of misunderstanding and its...
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Oral/Interpersonal Communication
Oral/Interpersonal Communication provides a comprehensive overview of foundational and advanced communication concepts,...
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Delving Into Writing and Rhetoric
Delving Into Writing and Rhetoric curates content from A Guide to Rhetoric, Genre, and Success in First-Year Writing by...
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Writing Our Bodies
Writing Our Bodies takes an embodied approach to the practice of reading and writing. Our aim is to place the body and...
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Your Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters: First-Year Writing and Social Justice frames writing as both an intellectual and community-oriented...
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Postcolonialism: Complete Notes, Key Thinkers, Concepts & Exam Questions for BA/MA/UGC NET
A complete study guide on Postcolonial Literary Theory for BA, MA, and UGC NET English preparation. Covers Edward Said's...
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Literary Theory Hub: All Theories, Key Concepts & Exam Notes — BA, MA, UGC NET English
A comprehensive guide to 13 major literary theories for BA, MA, and UGC NET English preparation. Covers New Criticism,...
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English Grammar RuleBook — 8 Chapters, 74 Rules for Competitive Exams
A free, structured grammar reference covering Subject-Verb Agreement, Pronoun Case, Adjective Ordering, Tense &...
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Free Read-Along Classics for the English Classroom — For Teachers · The Reading Corner
Free, no-signup classic books with read-along audio and CEFR-graded vocabulary support — ready for your English class....
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The Echoes Burn Interdisciplinary Framework: An Open Interdisciplinary Framework for Philosophy, Science, and Narrative Systems
The Echoes Burn Interdisciplinary Framework is an open educational resource (OER) that uses science fiction as a platform...
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College Reading & Writing
Text for introductory college reading and writing skills.
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Literary Production I and Literary Production II
These low-cost texts are being utilized in an English literature course for undergraduate students by Dr. Kate Simonian...
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Michael Pangrac
Michael Pangrac is a passionate historical author, American history researcher, and thought-provoking voice in the study...
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Studies in Global Literature
This open textbook is being utilized in an English course for undergraduate students by Dr. Joseph Dornich at the CSUSB...
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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,...
New Members
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Denise HendrickLearning Together, AV -
Hajara MahmudSouthern New Hampshire University
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Cristina BanfiUniversidad de Buenos Aires
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Colin RowleyUniversity of Toronto
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AMIRUL KHANSELF
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Wendy HolmesIrvine Valley College
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Andrew McGregorAndrew P. McGregor
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Lawrence LehmannRaritan Valley Community/Technical College
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Chiara BuggioInstitut Rocagrossa
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Rachel SullivanUniversity of North Texas
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Christ OttoJefferson College
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Stacey ParkLos Angeles Valley College
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Maureen ThumUniversity of Michigan System - Flint
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Anne OlaganKCP
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Landis GrenvilleFlorida State University
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miranda FleischauerSouthern New Hampshire University
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Magdalena LaraMagdalena
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Mary WorthingtonModesto Junior College
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Sheila WoodsChabot College
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Katherine MovassaghiSouth Louisiana Community College
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Maytee PakdiponpongMahidol University
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Drew LoeweSaint Edward's University
Materials by Discipline
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English on the Web
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Vietnam takes smart tourism to new heights
Aug 09, 2026 03:05 AM PDT
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Ja Poetry Festival on today at UTech - Jamaica Observer
Aug 09, 2026 02:50 AM PDT
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I found the UK's dreamiest gothic escape – here's why every literature lover should visit - Stylist
Aug 09, 2026 02:26 AM PDT
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AthFest debuts poetry showcase at 2026 festival | PHOTOS - Online Athens
Aug 09, 2026 01:11 AM PDT
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Shore Acres - Poetry Daily
Aug 09, 2026 12:48 AM PDT
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Vedanta Iron and Steel Flags GST ITC Dispute at Subsidiary ESL Steel - The Globe and Mail
Aug 09, 2026 12:30 AM PDT
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Jharkhand students wield poetry, satire and humour in protest over exam 'irregularities' as ...
Aug 08, 2026 11:30 PM PDT
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'Replied to remarks on Brahmins': UP BSP leader alleges assault, vehicle vandalism
Aug 08, 2026 11:03 PM PDT
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"Tiranga our commitment to present, vision for future": BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh
Aug 08, 2026 10:41 PM PDT
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Political Satire and the Emergence of a Public Sphere in Madrid, 1595–1643. Javier Castro ...
Aug 08, 2026 10:20 PM PDT
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How a delivery driver and poet won one of China's highest honors in literature - NPR
Aug 08, 2026 10:06 PM PDT
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3 new chancellors appointed to art and literature academies - OnlineKhabar English News
Aug 08, 2026 10:03 PM PDT
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'Married 25 women using fake IDs': BJP MLA alleges he was duped into ... - The Times of India
Aug 08, 2026 08:09 PM PDT
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తెలుగుదేశంలోకి అత్తిలి వైసీపీ కార్యకర్తలు - YouTube
Aug 08, 2026 07:50 PM PDT
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The Space Poetry Reading Society - The Korea Times
Aug 08, 2026 07:45 PM PDT
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Saint Louis Poetry Center Presents Poetry at the Point with Chris Watkins & Grace McGovern
Aug 08, 2026 06:58 PM PDT
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ఇందూరు లో మూడు ముక్కలాట: MLA bhoopathi reddy Vs Akula Lalitha - YouTube
Aug 08, 2026 06:43 PM PDT
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POETRY OF PRECISION | The Star
Aug 08, 2026 06:06 PM PDT
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Two TISS students denied anticipatory bail over “free Umar, Sharjeel” slogans at GN Saibaba event
Aug 08, 2026 04:56 PM PDT
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MLA Bonda Uma Fires On Perni Nani | NTV Telugu - YouTube
Aug 08, 2026 04:47 PM PDT