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Worksheet
Curated OER

Greek Theatre

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Greek Theatre. There are 24 words/names located in the puzzle.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Find here the complete text of the play Antigone by Sophocles.
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Primary
Other

Libivox: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full audio version of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. A brief summary and list of characters are provided and then links to each of two parts of the play.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of Nature...
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Website
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Unit Plan
Grade Saver

Grade Saver: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for the classical play Antigone by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Antiquity!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Intended to accompany a reading of Sophocles' _Antigone_, "Live From Antiquity!" provides framework for teaching the "cultural and historical context of Greek drama and its role in Greek society."
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the writings of Sophocles, in particular Antigone, and the theme of the conflict between personal and political matters.
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Handout
Other

Sophocles: The Man and His Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.
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Handout
TheatreHistory.com

Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
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eBook
Eserver

E Server: Drama Collection: The Plays of Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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Article
Other

Bright Hub Education: Important Quotes From Antigone With Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a series of important quotes from Antigone by Sophocles with analysis of each quote. This analysis helps to improve understanding of the play.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
In this unit, you will be studying a great Greek tragedy Antigone, written by one of the three most famous tragedians, Sophocles. Included are games to help review, background information on Greek culture, a list of characters, a...
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Handout
Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
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Article
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Antigone by Sophocles: Plot Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief plot analysis of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
An eight-part learning module with links to websites, images, and a video to use while reading Sophocles' Antigone.
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
Sophocles famous play, Antigone, is profiled in this interesting site. Read about the characters and their motivations.