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Interactive
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Website
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
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Primary
CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpt From "The Odyssey: The Sirens" by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Odyssey" is an epic poem about a Greek hero named Odysseus, also known as Ulysses in Roman myths, and his 10-year journey home after the fall of Troy. In this excerpt, Ulysses encounters the Sirens while at sea. A specific purpose...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
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Website
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Gnaeus Naevius

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief sketch of Naevius' life and his important literary contributions.
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Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms a E

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Books and Writers: Virgil Biography and Quotes

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.
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Website
Other

The Mahabharata

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a synopsis of one of the great epics of India, concerning an 18-day war among 18 armies.
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eBook
Other

Beowulf: An Adaptation From the Old English Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy this contemporary English translation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf, which can be read in conjunction with the original for better comprehension.
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Interactive
Fun Trivia

Fun Trivia: Beowulf Trivia Quizzes

For Students 9th - 10th
This FunTrivia provides four modules of Beowulf timed quizzes. Students will be able to review the famous epic and answer main idea and detail questions about Beowulf.
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Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Paradise Lost

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives outstanding insights into Milton's great poem, Paradise Lost. Read about the characters the themes and important quotations in this fascinating site.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Poems

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Explores poetry terms and the different types of poetry.