Vocabulary Lists for works of Fiction

This link includes vocabulary lists from many works of fiction that we teach in grades 9-12. There are also content specific vocabulary words, as well as vocabulary lists from many nonfiction works. The words are organized alphabetically and include word trees, synonyms, and antonyms.

http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/

Interrogating Texts-College Level Reading

This website provides 6 important skills students need for college-level reading.
http://hcl.harvard.edu/research/guides/lamont_handouts/interrogatingtexts.html

Opinion: Why today's readers are not ready for college reading

This article discusses why today's high school students are not adequately prepared for college. I find the claims interesting, especially since I find myself actually focusing more on studying a novel with the desire that my students make more of a personal connection to the text, instead of analyzing its literary qualities. While I believe developing a relationship with the text is crucial, according to this article, this should not become the focus of all class-assigned reading.