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Just Say No!: Exploring Temptation Through The Lotus Eaters
Teenagers face many temptations, and just saying "No!" can be very difficult. Here's a lesson that provides some help. Learners use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast excerpts from The Odyssey, Tennyson's "The Lotus-Eaters," and the...
ReadWriteThink
What is Poetry? Contrasting Poetry and Prose
Introduce middle schoolers to the different strategies used when reading prose versus poetry. Groups use a Venn diagram and a poetry analysis handout to compare the characteristics of an informational text and a poem on the same...
Curated OER
"The Charge of the Light Brigade": Writing Prompt and Pre-writing
Inspire your learners to experience poetry in an entirely different way with this resource. A writing prompt that goes along with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, learners craft a reflective piece in the voice...
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Pictures in Words: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes
Students examine how Tennyson and Noyes use words to paint vivid pictures. They read and analyze two poems, complete an online scavenger hunt, complete a worksheet, and write examples of alliteration, personification, metaphor, simile,...
Curated OER
Mid-19c European Nationalism
An extensive review of European dynamics in the mid-to-late 19th century, this presentation clearly outlines the steps taken to unify Italy as well as Germany, and all the implications and effects therein. The slides set a strong context...
Curated OER
Idylls of the King Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Idylls of the King - Essay Questions
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Idylls of the King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
The Lady of Shalott Theme of The Supernatural
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students read comments about the mysterious and fantastical mood of Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the poem....
Curated OER
The Lady of Shalott Theme of Isolation
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Lady of Shalott." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Lady of Shalott Theme of Love
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Lady of Shalott." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
Curated OER
Break, Break, Break Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Break, Break, Break."
Curated OER
The Eagle Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Eagle."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Idylls of the King by Lord Alfred Tennyson
This is the full text of the cycle of twelve narrative poems Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson which retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him, and the rise and fall...
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Alfred Lord Tennyson
This collection of resources provides access to variety of scholarly works related to the Victorian writer. Includes a detailed biography, a list of works, social and political histories, and essays about themes, setting, imagery, and...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Lord Alfred Tennyson
This site features Lord Alfred Tennyson; it provides a link to a Tennyson biography and to the full text of his famous Idylls of the King.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
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Literature Network: Lord Alfred Tennyson
What do you know about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Explore this site featuring a brief but informative summary of his life and work.
Other
The Quotations Page: Lord Alfred Tennyson
Students and teachers will benefit from these examples of quotes from Lord Alfred Tennyson. This site offers only a handful of examples. Don't miss out.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Lady of Shalott
A learning module that begins with "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson
This is the original, online PDF text of the poem "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson from his long poem, In Memoriam A.H.H., in memory of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam.
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University of South Carolina Special Exhibit: Tennyson
The text of several poems, background information, and illustrations are all part of this centenary exhibit of Tennyson's work.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Lord Alfred Tennyson
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Lord Alfred Tennyson including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Tennyson is also provided.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes: Pictures in Words
This is a great and informative site. This instructional activity uses Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Noyes's "The Highwayman" to teach vivid imagery and figurative language. Don't miss out.
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Chateauguay Valley Regional High School: The Past Through Poetry by Mary Sully
This is a good example of how to write a literary analysis essay on poetry. This example compares and contrasts Tennyson and Yeats, Victorian poets, on the basis of their lives and their poetry. W.9-10.9a Analysis