Targeted Websites and Digital Content

21st Century Skills

Safari Montage The Awakening Playlist

Websites with information on Kate Chopin, The Awakening, and other short stories:

• The Awakening - Shmoop website with detailed information about the novel and other resources.
• Cheniere Caminada - blog post from a local priest which includes references to authoritative sites (outside the one to Wikipedia) and includes some excellent photos.
• Kate Chopin - website from Loyola University of New Orleans. includes historical and cultural detail directly related to the novel.
• Kate Chopin: a Re-Awakening - companion website to the PBS program. Includes background on the author, the novel, and interviews.
• Kate Chopin International Society - A website dedicated to Chopin and her life and works.
• The Use of Birds as Symbols in the Awakening - article on the bird symbolism throughout the novel.

YouTube Videos (for classroom use by the teacher or home use by students:

• Grand Isle ; movie based on the book (1991)
• Photographic interpretation of 'The Awakening'

• Research and Investigation Guide:
  Secondary

• 21st Century Literacies Resources
• Evaluating Websites - guide from the University of MD.
• Video from SchoolTube:

Do a keyword search for websites, articles, and media from authoritative, reliable sources using BCPS-licensed databases and e-books.

• No logins needed to use databases at school. See your Library Media Specialist for user names and passwords required for home access.
• World Book Student and Advanced, NetTrekker, and Student Resources in Context will provide excellent background knowledge.
• Literature Resource Center will provide Literary Criticism.
• The school catalog (Destiny) will provide local print resources for both criticism and background.

• Research and Investigation Guide:
  Secondary
• 21st Century Literacies Resources

• Using BCPS Virtual Resources, Digital Content, and e-books
• Use tools and features of databases including reading levels, audio read-aloud, related links, and embedded dictionaries.

• Web 2.0 Tools and Reference Resources
• How do I use Destiny WebPath Express?
• netTrekker Help

Note-Taking Tools and Strategies

• Note-taking Strategies
• Evernote
• Ubernote
• Zoho Notebook

Destiny Catalog

Do a keyword search in your school's DESTINY catalog to find nonfiction and reference books about your topic.

• Searching your Catalog
• Quick Help for Basic Search | Power Search

Use indexes or tables of contents to locate information related to your topic and questions. Check the indexes of print encyclopedias for articles about your topic.

Baltimore County Public Library:

Do a keyword search in the BCPL Catalog to locate additional resources.

• BCPL Card and Catalog Help

Chat online with a real live librarian at Ask Us Now! Be sure to have your research questions handy.