Curated OER
Goblin Market Theme of Sex
Learners will read then analyze the story "Goblin Market" then discuss themes of sex and lost virginity. There are 5 questions and a series related links to help them take a critical look at an interesting children's story. This story...
Curated OER
Goblin Market Theme of Drugs and Alcohol
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Goblin Market." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
Curated OER
Goblin Market Theme of Sin
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Goblin Market." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
Curated OER
Goblin Market Theme of Violence
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Goblin Market." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Sounds of the Sonnet
"Sound Experiments" drive this lesson plan. Sonnet analysis is accompanied by readings based on specific emotions. At this website, there are several links full-text sonnets by such authors as Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Longfellow, and...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of C. Rossetti
This site from the University of Toronto provides the text of 13 of Rossetti's most famous poems. Some biographical information is also provided.
British Library
British Library: 'Goblin Market' by Christina Rossetti
In 'Goblin Market', Rossetti employs imagery to explore Victorian debates around sin and temptation. Students will explore these techniques and apply them to their own work.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Gender and Sex
A series of articles that research how gender roles were defined in the 19th century, and how they were represented in the literature of the period.
Other
Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Christina Georgina Rossetti Poetry
This Bibliomania webpage features selections from The Prince's Progress, a cylcle by the Victorian English poet Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). Includes, "Bride Song," "A Birthday," "Song," and "Twice."
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Christina Rossetti
This site from The Victorian Web provides information including social and political history and a detailed biography, essays about gender matters, theme, characterization, and more. This site contains a variety of excellent resources...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Sing Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book
This site, produced by "A Celebration of Women" from the University of Pennsylvania, provides the full text of Christina Rossetti's Nursery Rhyme Book with 120 illustrations.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Christina Rossetti
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Christina Rossetti including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Rossetti is also provided.
TES Global
Blendspace: rl.k.5 Recognize Common Types of Texts (e.g., Storybooks, Poems).
In this module, students will read two texts on the topic of pancakes and distinguish between the text that is a storybook and the text that is a poem.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Women Writers
This guide will help students explore the lives and works of women writers using our Discovering Literature website.[PDF]
British Library
British Library: People: Christina Rossetti
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Christina Rossetti. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
English Verse
English Verse: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 1894)
Rossetti's biography (briefly) and eleven full text poems are the contents of this site.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Authors
From William Blake and John Keats to Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters, explore 23 iconic authors from the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Curated OER
British Library: Christina Rossetti: Portrait of the Artist
Portrait of the wrtier Christina Rossetti.
Curated OER
British Library: Christina Rossetti: Portrait Detail of the Artist
Cropped portrait detail of Christina Rossetti.