Curated OER
Electra Quiz
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.
Curated OER
Writing and Literature
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...
Other
Bright Hub Education: Important Quotes From Antigone With Analysis
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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Antiquity!
Intended to accompany a reading of Sophocles' _Antigone_, "Live From Antiquity!" provides framework for teaching the "cultural and historical context of Greek drama and its role in Greek society."
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Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]
In this lesson unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of Nature by...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.