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British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: Hamlet: Ophelia, Gender and Madness

For Students 9th - 10th
In his portrayal of Hamlet and Ophelia, Shakespeare raises troubling questions about gender and madness. These activities encourage students to compare these two central characters, and how they have been used to reflect changing views...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Caligula

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the insanity of Caligula in William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Lowell

For Students 9th - 10th
An intimate look into the poetry of Robert Lowell, with a short biography and links to critical essays on thirteen of his poems. Click on the "Online Poems" link to read the full text of the highlighted poems.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. Written as a prequel to Jane Eyre, "Wide Sargasso Sea" follows the life of Antoinette Cosway from her tumultuous childhood in Jamaica following...
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Other

Illinois Raptor Center: Don't Be Cruel, Wild Animals Are Not Pets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read and view the squirrel who went mad in captivity but now has regained his freedom and sanity.
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Curated OER

Don't Be Cruel Animals Are Not Pets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read and view the squirrel who went mad in captivity but now has regained his freedom and sanity.
Graphic
Curated OER

Don't Be Cruel Animals Are Not Pets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read and view the squirrel who went mad in captivity but now has regained his freedom and sanity.