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K12 Reader

Elegy for Lincoln: Walt Whitman’s Poem

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" is one of the most famous and emotional tributes to Abraham Lincoln. Guide readers through the evocative elegy with a reading comprehension instructional activity, complete with the poem's text and...
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Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Poetry as Social Justice: Reading and Writing Poetry

For Teachers 9th
Words can be a powerful tool in the hands of a poet. Class members examine a poem written by Ross Gay in response to the death of Eric Garner and a news report of the same death. They then read an article about the death of Tamir Rice...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Elegy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars examine an elegy for form, tone and subject matter.  In this elegy lesson, students share impressions from Dylan Thomas's poem and a critic's response to the poem. Young scholars discuss emotions and the refusal to mourn...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Visit to the Aquia Episcopal Church

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use a trip to the Aquia Episcopal Church in Virginia for motivation and background information before reading Thomas Gray's "Elegy". They consider the use of sensory metaphors.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanatopsis

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this poetry worksheet on "Thanatopsis," by William Cullen Bryant, students read the poem and answer several questions based on it. Students analyze word usage and tone, define 'elegy', and compare the poem to artwork created...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Romantic Age in British Literature

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Put the Romantic Age into context for British Literature classes with a PowerPoint that defines and characterizes this movement in literature, music and art. Notable painters, writers, and musicians are listed, as are key romantic themes...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Headbangers' Radio: As I Lay Dying

For Students 9th - 12th
Challenge the research skills of your High school pupils with this on-line activity. They must search the Internet for answers to questions that have to do with the band, As I Lay Dying.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Searching the World Wide Web for Rudy Autio

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Rudy Autio. In this research lesson students maneuver through the Internet to better understand the artist Rudy Autio. They examine his background, educational experiences, art production, influences, and style.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Border Teatro

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars analyze elements unique to the Chicano art form of the teatro (theater) and examine history connected to the form, namely the farm workers' movement of the 1960's.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anglo-Saxon Period: An Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read information about Anglo-Saxon rulers and literary techniques, then complete a worksheet to help them review. Students take notes about the oral tradition, Anglo-Saxon literary terms, and Anglo-Saxon poetry. High...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classic Poetry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review the terms narrative and classic poetry. They are introduced to SMUGGLER'S SONG and compare the structure to recently read poetry. They join in on the refrain reading the story together as a class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Highwayman

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders re-read the story "The Highwayman" understanding the term "narrative verse". As a paired activity, they predict who or what might be the audience and provide feedback.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Literary Terms

For Students 7th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, students 21 look for words having to do with types of literature and literary elements. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Elegy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "elegy" poetic form. Example included.
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Primary
Other

Thomas Gray Archive: "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the 128-line poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray. It is a meditation on death and remembrance of those who died. Links are provided for analysis and more information.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with Thomas Gray's poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with an "A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General" by Jonathan Swift, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
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Article
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: The Elegies of the Exeter Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The poems in the Exeter Book known as the 'Old English elegies' focus on loss, separation, and the transience of earthly things. This article explores these poems, which include The Wanderer and The Wife's Lament, and highlights the...
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Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Modernism: Motherwell, Elegy to the Spanish Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This video [4:00] discusses Robert Motherwell's, Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 57, 1957-60, oil on canvas, 84 x 109-1/8 inches (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
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eBook
Children's Books Online

Children's Books Online: An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog

For Students 2nd - 5th
"An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog", written in 1920 by Oliver Goldsmith, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 7 page book is appropriate for early readers.
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eBook
University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia offers the e-text of Wheatley's poem "Elegy to Reverend and Dr. Samuel E. Cooper"
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Website
Other

Poets' Corner: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Thomas Gray's (arguably) most famous poem, as well as several others at Poets' Corner. No commentary or interpretation available.
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eBook
Luminarium

Luminarium: The Works of John Donne

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A clickable list to selected full-text works by John Donne, including songs, sonnets, elegies, epigrams, and satires.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Restoration and Eighteenth Century: The Age of Sensibility

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from a Restoration and Eighteenth Century unit focues on the Age of Sensibility and Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language, the first English dictionary. It provides a link to a Discovery Channel Video...

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