Truman Capote
Lesson plans and teaching resources for "A Christmas Memory" and In Cold Blood

Truman Capote
Articles and reviews from the New York Times Archives.

"A Christmas Memory"
This graphic organizer supports students as they write their own Christmas memories. MS-Word or compatible application required.

The Great Depression and "A Christmas Memory"
Click on the title to see a pre-reading activity detailing the Great Depression. Requires MS-Word or compatible application.

Truman Capote: Other Voices, Other Rooms
This American Masters series lesson uses Capote's autobiographical short story, "A Christmas Memory," to teach a lesson on characterization in writing.

In Cold Blood: a Legacy
Resources from the Lawrence, Kansas Journal-World on the 40th anniversary of the book's publication. Don't miss the photos.

In Cold Print: the Genre Capote Started
This newspaper article offers biography, insights, and criticism.