William Faulkner
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| As I Lay Dying Teaching Unit A teaching unit and individual learning packet from Prestwick House. Includes chapter-by-chapter study guides, discussion questions, vocabulary, assessments and keys, and introductory material. |
Biography and Background
William Faulkner: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1949
Background information, including the presentation and banquet speeches.
Perspectives in American Literature: William Faulkner
This page includes an extensive bibliography of criticism; scroll down for study questions for "A Courtship," "Delta Autumn," As I Lay Dying, "Barn Burning," and "A Rose for Emily."
Teaching William Faulkner in High School Advanced Placement Classrooms
Comments from a veteran teacher.
Absalom! Absalom!
Absalom! Absalom! Electronic Interactive Chronology
This resource uses Web technology to help readers grasp the novel's complex chronology.
As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying
An AP teacher shares his files that support study of the novel, including a family tree.
As I Lay Dying
Reading strategies, including an anticipation guide, a graphic organizer, and vocabulary practice. Adobe Reader required for access.
As I Lay Dying
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include video lectures by Professor Robert Hamblin.
What's in a Name? Etymology and As I Lay Dying
This essay explores the significance of character names in the novel.
"Barn Burning"
"Barn Burning"
Commentary and discussion questions.
"Barn Burning"
Scroll down on the page to find 3 documents: a copy of the story, comprehension/analysis questions, and analysis of setting.
"Barn Burning"
This writing assignment asks students to analyze Faulkner's characters in the video version of the story.
"Barn Burning"
Eight analysis questions. This document requires MS-Word or compatible application for access.
"Barn Burning"
Scroll down on this page to find discussion questions, writing topics, and a bibliography of criticism related to the story.
"Barn Burning" and "A Rose for Emily"
Background information, discussion of style, questions for discussion and/or writing, bibliography of criticism for both stories.
A Hypertext Version of "Barn Burning"
Links to explanatory material. Requires a word processor for access.
"The Bear"
A Vast and Enduring Monument: William Faulkner’s Literary lesson plan
Students will describe the characteristics of William Faulkner’s writing, explain Faulkner’s significance in the literary world, analyze a primary source, and
analyze a Faulkner short story.
Light in August
Light in August
Materials from Oprah's Book Club include biography, reading questions, a glossary, and more.
"A Rose for Emily"
"A Rose for Emily"
A one-page handout. These study questions emphasize cause-and-effect relationships and using detail to support an idea.
"A Rose for Emily" Study Guide
Vocabulary, character identification, and 22 study questions.
William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily"
Ten questions for writing and/or discussion. This document requires MS-Word or compatible application for access.
The Sound and the Fury
The Sound and the Fury
These resources from Oprah's Book Club include a video lecture series by Professor Thadious Davis.
William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury: Narrating the Compson Family Decline and the Changing South
Background information, activities, assessment, and related links. This is a rich site!
