Curated OER
"The Voice"
In this descriptive paragraph learning exercise, students write a descriptive story from the poem "The Voice." Students answer ten questions before they start to aid them in their writing and use quotations from the poem.
Curated OER
THE HUMBLE Beginnings of the Hamburger
Students listen to numerous claims concerning the hamburger's origins and then compose an original tall tale on the subject. Students name some tall tales they have heard or read about. Students make books that feature tall tales...
Other
Critical Concepts: Dramatic Monologue
This site has a discussion of dramatic monologue form. Includes a poem as an example, Hardy's "The Man He Killed."
Universal Teacher
Moore's Teacher Resources: Thomas Hardy's Poetry
This study guide for advanced young scholars explores the poetry of the English novelist Thomas Hardy (Far from the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure).
City University of New York
Cuny: Thomas Hardy's "Tess"
This page offers some notes on Hardy's novel, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, including some critical perspectives.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Thomas Hardy
Provides a brief biographical overview of Thomas Hardy including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Hardy is also provided.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thomas Hardy
What do you know about the life and work of Thomas Hardy? Explore this informative site to learn more about this famous poet.