Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Working With Shakespeare
This site introduces Shakespeare as a poet and dramatist. Come and learn more about his life and work through this informative resource, which includes a sonnet worksheet, bibliography, activities, and more.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Hate to Love Sonnets
For this lesson students will learn the meter and form of a sonnet and write one of their own regarding something they either love or hate.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: How Do I Love Sonnets
In this instructional activity students will learn the meter and rhyme of a sonnet and they will write one of their own using specific word choice.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 1
This is the text of "Holy Sonnet 1" by John Donne.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne Holy Sonnet 7
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 7."
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 10
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 10;" it is also available in audio format.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 14
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 14."
Other
Handprint: Shakespeare's Sonnets
Detailed background information on Shakespeare's sonnets and the sonnet cycle with comparisons between the Italian and English sonnet form. Includes the story of the sonnets with a breakdown/synopsis by narrative patterns and groupings....
Sonnet Central
Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney
Full text of sonnets by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), the Elizabethan poet.
Sonnet Central
Sonnets.org: Charles Lamb
Index page for a selection of sonnets by Charles Lamb (1775-1834).
Other
Poets' Corner: John Donne's Holy Sonnets
There are nineteen of John Donne's sonnets at this page. There is no commentary or other explanatory information.
Other
Middle school.net: Shakespeare Analysis & Slide Show
Check out this informative site featuring an analysis of Shakespeare. The objective of this activity is for students to analyze a sonnet and present their findings via slide show. This lesson integrates technology into the curriculum.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Vii
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "How Soon Hath Time, The Subtle Thief of Youth." Includes notes and a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xii
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "I Did But Prompt the Age to Quit Their Clogs." Includes notes. Links to other poems and information on Milton's life.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxiii
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "Methought I Saw My Late Espoused Saint," including footnotes.There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Sonnet
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "sonnet" poetic form.
PBS
Pbs: Language Arts: Lesson Plans: Language Arts: Shakespeare's Sonnets
The purpose of this instructional activity is to help students cope with unfamiliar language in Shakespeare's sonnets and to help them understand and appreciate both what he says and how he says it.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Shakespeare
This brief biographical overview of William Shakespeare includes information on his life and links to selected poems and sonnets. Includes a bibliography of selected works.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Themes: Love: Sonnet 116 Power Point
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson for teaching Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 including the structure of sonnets, understanding the meaning of the sonnet, and finding important points made about love in the Sonnet, finding...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
What do you know about Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet?" Explore this informative resource filled with links to lesson plans and activities.
Eserver
E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 148
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 148.
Eserver
E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 151
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 151.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 107
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 107.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 100
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 100.