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Poetry by Tennyson (Comprehension)
In this poetry comprehension instructional activity, students read part of a poem by Tennyson called "In Memoriam." Students answer 5 multiple choice and essay questions about the poem.
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Pictures in Words: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes
Students analyze poems by Tennyson and Noyes. They identify examples of alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, metaphor, and simile. Students create examples of alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, metaphor, and simile.
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Pictures in Words: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes
Eleventh graders describe and analyze the effects of poetry on readers. They participate in an Internet scavenger hunt, an exercise involving interpretation of poetry through visual art, and an opportunity for students to create their...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Selected poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). Seventy-nine full-text poems are included.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "The Charge of the Light Brigade"
Study the conventions of poetry with Lord Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade". In preparation for the British GCSE test, this site offers a great tutorial for students learning about alliteration, emotion, historical context,...
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "Enoch Arden"
This site provides the complete etext for Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry, "Enoch Arden."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Princess"
This site provides the complete etext for Alfred Lord Tennyson's "The Princess."
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Alfred Lord Tennyson
This collection of resources provides access to variety of scholarly works related to the Victorian writer. Includes a detailed biography, a list of works, social and political histories, and essays about themes, setting, imagery, and...
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide Library: Lady Clare
This site from the University of Adelaide Library provides a fully illustrated version of Tennyson's poem, "Lady Clare."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
Other
Literature Network: Lord Alfred Tennyson
What do you know about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Explore this site featuring a brief but informative summary of his life and work.
Other
The Quotations Page: Lord Alfred Tennyson
Students and teachers will benefit from these examples of quotes from Lord Alfred Tennyson. This site offers only a handful of examples. Don't miss out.
Other
University of South Carolina Special Exhibit: Tennyson
The text of several poems, background information, and illustrations are all part of this centenary exhibit of Tennyson's work.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Lord Alfred Tennyson
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Lord Alfred Tennyson including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Tennyson is also provided.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes: Pictures in Words
This is a great and informative site. This instructional activity uses Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Noyes's "The Highwayman" to teach vivid imagery and figurative language. Don't miss out.
English Verse
English Verse: Alfred Tennyson, Lord Tennyson (1809 1892)
Useful mostly for its full text of several poems, this site includes a short biographical sketch, and book recommendation as well.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Library: Lord Alfred Tennyson, "Lancelot & Elaine"
Read the text to Tennyson's "Lancelot and Elaine," which is accompanied by pictures of an "Elaine," manuscript, held by the University of Virginia.
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Explore the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892 CE) when you visit this site.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
In 2003, NPR's Weekend Edition presented a series of reports based on readings of war poetry ranging from the Iliad to World War I reflections. Listen to the readings, including a recording of Alfred, Lord Tennyson reading "The Charge of...