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Greek Theatre

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Greek Theatre. There are 24 words/names located in the puzzle.
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The Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about The Oedipus Trilogy. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about The Oedipus Trilogy. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
Worksheet
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Star Wars: Modernity and the Timelessness of Myth

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore myths through the study of multiple texts. Students use James Joyce's "Ulysses," the film "Star Wars," various Greek and Biblical myths to inform a guided discussion of myths and the common themes in these...
Study Guide
Spark Notes

The Oedipus Plays by Sophocles: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Sophocles's The Oedipus Plays. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Electra Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Sophocles's "Electra." Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Lesson Plan
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Classical Greece and Rome

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Covering the playwrights and characteristics of ancient Greek dramas, this presentation would be a good starter to a unit about the culture or about the genre of tragedies. Though titled "Classical Greece and Rome," there isn't any...
Lesson Plan
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Managing the Teaching-Learning Process

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders begin to recognize how 2,400 year-old dramas are applicable to their lives after reading OEDIPUS THE KING, AGAMEMNON, ANTIGONE, MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, and FROGS.
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Comparative Mythology and the Common Core

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Use comparative mythology to make myths relevant for readers and help prepare them for rigorous Common Core texts.
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Six Degrees of Lord of the Rings

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Here's a fascinating take on a three-year honors, AP language, and AP literature course. Designed for teachers, the presentation suggests how to connect Tolkien's classic to the AP English canon. Very thought-provoking and definitely...
Activity
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Oedipus the King: Organizational Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Designed for teachers of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, this packet provides information about themes and literary devices used in the play. Appropriate for first-time and veteran teachers of Sophocles' tragedy. 
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Live From Antiquity!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers gain an appreciation for Greek drama through study of a play by Sophocles. They explore the cultural and historical context of Greek drama and its role in Greek society. Students write a report after seeing the play...
Lesson Plan
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Working with Shakespeare, the Poet and Dramatist

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the work of William Shakespeare. They survey the elements of comedy and tragedy and read plays and poems. They discuss the texts they read and recite poetry. They dramatize poems with movement and sounds and write poetry...
Lesson Plan
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How Tragic!

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read and study, in-depth, a specific classical tragedy, in this case, Oedipus. They explore strategies from making meaning out of or interpreting texts, as well as strategies for determining how authors create meaning in...
Lesson Planet Article
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Teaching Mythology Lessons in a Creative Way

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The key to understanding mythology can lie in finding lesson plans that hook students on this fascinating part of history.
Lesson Plan
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Stuff Gods Are Made Of

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different myths of various cultures around the world. Using artwork, they discuss the artistic designs and develop hypothesize about their importance. They use the internet to research myths they are aware of and share...
Lesson Plan
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How Tragic!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study and interpret a classical tragedy and role play a character from the play.  In this tragedy lesson, students discuss a specific work to discover the form, structure, and characteristics of the genre and interpret the...
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"You Gotta Believe"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the steps involved in starting a band and promoting an album. They work in small groups to create a band and market it to their designated audience.
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Writing and Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a layered unit that includes activities like: Write a character study (minimum 250 words) of a character you are familiar with from a book or play. What is their personality like? Who would you compare them to (in...
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Libivox: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full audio version of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. A brief summary and list of characters are provided and then links to each of two parts of the play.
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Grade Saver: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for the classical play Antigone by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Find here the complete text of the play Antigone by Sophocles.
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Bright Hub Education: Important Quotes From Antigone With Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a series of important quotes from Antigone by Sophocles with analysis of each quote. This analysis helps to improve understanding of the play.
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Do Dea: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
In this unit, you will be studying a great Greek tragedy Antigone, written by one of the three most famous tragedians, Sophocles. Included are games to help review, background information on Greek culture, a list of characters, a...

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