Curated OER
Lesson Plan to Accompany Psalm of Life
High schoolers read and analyze the poem, "Psalm of Life," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They create a Footsteps Quilt, developing quilt squares to represent each goal and gift they would leave as a gift to humanity.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This Bibliomania.com site a biography of the 19th century American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). Discusses his parents, early youth, education, literary ambitions, years of travel and study, Harvard tenure, love for...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Learn more about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's work when you visit this resource. This site features links to information on his life and work.
Maine Historical Society
Maine Historical Society: Integration of Longfellow's Poetry Into American Studies
This page offers a wide range of activities and lessons employing Longfellow's work, with an emphasis on the universality of much of his poetry.
Maine Historical Society
Maine Memory Network: Longfellow's Ripple Effect: Journaling With the Poet
This is a series of six lessons, designed to help students become familiar with Longfellow's work, as well as to strengthen their writing and reflection skills.