Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program
Reading Literature - My Last Dutchess
Draw back the curtain, add a spot of joy to your class, and let learners be lessoned by a close reading exercise that models how to develop an interpretation based on evidence drawn from a text. Robert Browning’s dramatic monologue “My...
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Poems about Places
In this Poems about places worksheet, students read short biographies and poems of 4 selected poets. Students discuss each poem at length, and complete short answer essay questions.
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Browning's "My Last Duchess" and Dramatic Monologue
Learners read and analyze the poem, "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning. They examine the use of dramatic monologue as a poetic device, and write a character profile of the Duke.
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My Last Duchess Theme of Language and Communication
In this poetry analysis worksheet, 6th graders read a paragraph about the Duke's style of communication and lack of it in the poem, “My Last Duchess,” by Robert Browning. Student then answer 4 short answer...
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My Last Duchess Theme of Madness
In this poetry analysis learning exercise, students consider the motivation for the actions of the Duke in "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning as they read a brief paragraph positing that the Duke is insane. Students then...
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My Last Duchess Theme of Jealousy
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students examine commentary about the jealousy of the Duke in Browning's "My Last Duchess." Students respond to discussion questions regarding the Duke’s suspicion that his wife is unfaithful, his...
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My Last Duchess Questions
In this literary analysis activity, students examine Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess," as they read the poem and respond to 6 short answer questions.
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Meeting at Night Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Meeting at Night."
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Robert Browning
A compilation of a variety of excellent resources on Victorian writer Robert Browning. Includes a detailed biography, list of works, social and political history of the Victorian age, and essays about the literary aspects of Browning's...
University of Toronto (Canada)
Univ. Of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Robert Browning
This site provides the texts to 41 of Robert Browing's poems as well as a brief biographical outline.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Robert Browning (1812 1889)
This resource is dedicated to the poet, Robert Browning. With links to many of his poems, podcasts discussing his works, and related articles.
Library of Congress
Loc: Digital Collections: Browning's "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"
View Browning's original collection of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" in a digital format. Offered by the Library of Congress in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division.
British Library
British Library: Robert Browning: Creative Writing
Looking at three of Robert Browning's poems, learners will be encouraged to think critically and create compositions that explore complex themes.[PDF]
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Browning's "My Last Duchess" and Dramatic Monologue
Reading Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess," students will explore the use of dramatic monologue as a poetic form, where the speaker often reveals far more than intended. The students will later write their own dramatic monologue...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, a book of poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, a book of poetry for children.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: The Year's at the Spring
A poem from Robert Browning, "The Year's at the Spring", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The Academy of American Poets entry for Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) with a complete bibliography of her works. Includes links to sample full texts of her poetry.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Browning
This site includes a great biography of the English poet Robert Browning. There is also a complete bibliography included that is quite extensive.
CommonLit
Common Lit: My Last Duchess
A learning module that begins with "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
A learning module that begins with "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
English Verse
English Verse: Robert Browning (1812 1889)
Find here a brief biography of Browning, with links to biographies of some of his associates, as well as the text of some of his poems, and recommended print resources.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Robert Browning
This site is on Robert Browning (1812-1889 CE) the English poet, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
This site is on Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861 CE) the English poet, the wife of Robert Browning, the most respected and successful woman poet of the Victorian period, considered seriously for the laureateship that eventually was...