Herman Melville
Lesson plans for Moby-Dick and other works

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"Bartleby the Scrivener"

"Bartleby the Scrivener," Part 1 and Part 2
Audio files of the story, about 46 minutes together.

"Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street"
This text of the story includes clickable links leading to more information and analysis of the story.

"Bartleby the Scrivener" - Questions for Analysis
Questions about a variety of topics, from character and plot to paradox and ambiguity.

"Bartleby the Scrivener" -- A Brief Guided Reading
Extensive commentary on the story.

A Cultural Context for "Bartleby the Scrivener"
Critical response from 1853 and 2002 providing insights.

Billy Budd

Billy Budd
This 38-page document addresses 279 vocabulary words drawn from the text. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Billy Budd: A Brief Discussion
Critical commentary.

Make A Book Into A Movie Project
Students turn Melville's Billy Budd into a movie. This lesson can easily be adapted for other works, too.

"I and My Chimney"

Understanding Literature
This page includes discussion questions, writing topics, and a bibliography of criticism related to the story "I and My Chimney."

Moby-Dick

Enjoying Moby-Dick
Commentary and related links.

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
Vocabulary, focus questions, additional links, classroom activities.

Moby Dick
This 43-page packet addresses 300 words drawn from the novel. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Moby Dick
Scroll down on this page to find links to study guide questions and a project.

Moby-Dick
This page is designed for 11th graders who are watching the 1998 video starring Patrick Stewart.

Power Moby-Dick
The text of the novel with vocabulary support and notes to the side.