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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
Other

Pathguy: "Enjoying Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "Prometheus Bound" a play by Aeschylus. Includes excerpts, pictures, and excellent sources.
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Article
Other

Enjoying "The Seven Against Thebes"

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from 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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Website
Other

City Dionysia: Satyr Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger, general site about Greek drama. This section offers information about Satyr Plays, part of the four-part tragedy cycle of Dionysian play competitions.
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Agamemnon, by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History Online: Euripides (480 406 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Greek playwright, Euripides.
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Handout
New York University

Time Space in Classical Greece: The Poetics

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the beginnings of tragedy and the six necessary components of tragedy. Includes Aristotle's thoughts on tragedies.
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Handout
Other

Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
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Handout
Other

The Monologue Shop: Euripides

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography on the playwright Euripides. Good summary of his role as a playwright.
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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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Handout
Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: The Actors and the Chorus

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on Greek actors, costumes, masks, scenic appearances, and the chorus.
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Website
Able Media

Ctc: Gods, Grief and Freedom in Aeschylus' Oresteia

For Students 9th - 10th
Refers to the underlying theme of Greek tragedies as mere mortals worrying about their actions.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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Handout
Other

Alien Travel Guide: Sophocles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short biographical sketch of the playwright Sophocles and his contribution to the theater. Lists some of his major works.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Mask of Tragedy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon drawing of the traditional mask that represents tragedy.