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Sophocles' Oedipus the King
Introduce your class to the Greek tragedy with a study of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. Learners examine the features of a Greek tragedy, Sophocles’ achievements and contributions, and the universal themes that make the drama an enduring...
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Examining Redemption in King Lear
Students examine the concept of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's King Lear and explore how it affects the plot of the play. In this theatrical analysis lesson, students investigate the redemption or defeat of King Lear and perform two...
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From Fact To Fiction: Moby Dick
High schoolers examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria. In this literature instructional activity, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage...
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Epic Poetry: Literary Terms for Story Analysis
What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Odyssey have in common? Why, they are all epics, of course, and are presented here as examples of the literary term. If you are beginning a study of epics, consider previewing the terms included...
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Things Fall Apart
Okonkwo's life, family, actions, and culture are the focus of a literary crossword puzzle. As high schoolers finish Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, they answer the clues to review key details from the tragic tale.
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Hamlet: Study Questions and Essay Topics
In this Hamlet activity, students discuss the foils of Hamlet. Including his "tragic flaw," his possible insanity, and his relationship with Ophelia. Students also analyze the roles of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and the use of...
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Oedipus Wrecks
Students explore the concept of the 'tragic hero' and how such characters are relevant in theatre, literature, and history.
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Oedipus the King: Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Who is Oedipus? Use this crossword puzzle to preload vocabulary relevant to Oedipus the King or to review vocabulary after your class has finished Sophocles' classic work. Answers are not provided, and some definitions are tricky!
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions based on Things Fall Apart. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Antigone: Alpha Woman Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Challenger: America's Space Tragedy
Students read Challenger: America's Space Tragedy by MichaelD. Cole. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of the Challenger space shuttle tragedy. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...
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The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.