Worksheet
Curated OER

Billy Budd

For Students 7th - 9th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the story 'Billy Budd' and then answer the comprehension questions for the story. Students complete 51 questions for the 30 chapters.
Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Typee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania contains links to online text for "Typee" published in 1846 and written by Herman Melville. Includes a brief, but factual summary of the novel, along with a list of chapters that are each accessible by link.
Handout
California Institute of Technology

Benjamin Britten: Cal Tech Project Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The focus of this project is Britten's War Requiem, but there are good photos, a bibliography, links and biographical information. The index page has information on many other Britten works.
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Use this comprehensive list of links to learn more about this famous author.
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Herman Melville

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources for teaching students Herman Melville's novels and fiction, including Moby-Dick, Bartleby, the Scrivener, Billy Budd, and so on.
Website
Other

Music Web: Benjamin Britten (1913 1976)

For Students 9th - 10th
Quite a bit of biographical information here at Music Web, a very complete listing of his compositions, and a good list of recordings as well.
Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Billy Budd

For Students 9th - 10th
The final novel by Herman Melville is Billy Budd. This fascinating site analysis the plot and setting of the novel.