Curated OER
Sonnet Illumination
Young scholars create presentations of digital sonnet illuminations along with sonnet research. In this Sonnet instructional activity, students view images, colors, and listen to sounds of their own choice to illuminate Shakespeare...
Curated OER
Superb Sonnets
Young scholars identify and compare the characteristics of both Italian and English sonnets. They read examples of each, then write an original sonnet in either the Italian or English style.
Curated OER
Picturing Shakespeare: Creating Illuminated Texts
Learners experiment with illuminating important text. In this fictional literature lesson plan, students research Shakespearean sonnets. Learners identify key elements of the sonnets, and examine the relationship between illuminated...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Sounds of the Sonnet
This resource presents a activity in which students learn to study the form, sounds, and meanings of sonnets (particularly those by Shakespeare) in an interesting and interactive way.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Harlem Renaissance: Claude Mc Kay
This lesson focuses on the Harlem Renaissance poet Claude McKay and two of his poems: "If We Must Die" and "The Tropics of New York." It offers a short bio and links to the two poems, and then explains the style and meanings of the poems.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: 'You Kiss by the Book' Romeo and Juliet
This lesson plan helps students understand how Shakespeare used the sonnet form within "Romeo and Juliet," to highlight particular dramatic moments.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Analysis of Shakespeare's Sonnet 130
This analysis begins with a paraphrase of the poem and a glossary of unfamiliar terms. There follows a brief, clear analysis of the poem which focuses on Shakespeare's twist on conventional sonnet imagery.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Sonnet
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "sonnet" poetic form.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
What do you know about Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet?" Explore this informative resource filled with links to lesson plans and activities.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 148
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 148.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 151
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 151.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 107
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 107.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 100
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 100.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 101
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 101.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 102
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 102.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 103
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 103.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 104
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 104.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 105
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 105.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 106
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 106.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 1
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 1.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 2
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 2.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 3
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 3.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 4
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 4.
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E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 5
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 5.