Curated OER
Antigone
This PowerPoint begins by engaging your class in a discussion about tragedies. What is a tragedy, and what tragedies has your class experienced? Then, the typical cycle of a tragedy is explained, and the history of Greek tragedies is...
Curated OER
A Festival Day In Ancient Greece
Sixth graders present a Greek festival. In this Greek festival lesson, 6th graders experience many facets of an ancient Greek festival. Students in sixth grade present the Greek festival to second grade students.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Andromache by Euripides
This full text of Euripedes tragedy translated by E. P. Coleridge with readers comments.
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Pathguy: "Enjoying Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus
Detailed analysis of "Prometheus Bound" a play by Aeschylus. Includes excerpts, pictures, and excellent sources.
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Enjoying "The Seven Against Thebes"
Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from the play,.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History Online: Euripides (480 406 Bc)
This is a brief biography of Greek playwright, Euripides.
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Childdrama: Creative Drama Lesson Plans
Many lesson plans with ideas for teachers and students, sorted by age and by type! Wonderful for thematic approaches.
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Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
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The Monologue Shop: Euripides
Short biography on the playwright Euripides. Good summary of his role as a playwright.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
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Alien Travel Guide: Sophocles
Short biographical sketch of the playwright Sophocles and his contribution to the theater. Lists some of his major works.
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Alien Travel Guide: Aristophanes, Comic Playwright
A few sentences of biographical information on the playwright.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: Machines
A list of three various machines used in ancient Greek theatre. Includes sketches and brief descriptions.