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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eugene O'Neill on Page and Stage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the life and works of Eugene O'Neill. In this American theater lesson, students read biographical information about O'Neill and review Long Day's Journey into Night. Students then analyze the play in order to deliver...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractured Families in American Drama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the flawed families in two plays. For this American drama lesson, students read Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Long Day's Journey into Night. Students research information about the playrights and examine the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Crucible Reading Guide

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read acts 1-4 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible and then respond to 58 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Memory Play in American Drama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at a memory play. In this American drama lesson, students read Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie and analyze it as a memory play. Students discuss the linear and non-linear aspects of the play prior to...
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Unit Plan
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "A Streetcar Named Desire" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"A Streetcar Named Desire" study guide composed of 24 pages featuring useful information about author. Numerous, worthwhile teaching tips also included. In-depth character analysis provided for main characters. Comprehensive...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Arthur Miller

For Students 9th - 10th
Arthur Miller is presented in this biography for his plays revolving around post-World War II America, paying particular attention to the middle class and effects of Communism. See "Arthur Miller Activities" for related materials.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: A View From the Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Great insight into Arthur Miller's play "A View from the Bridge". Intended for students preparing to take the British GCSE test, this site is beneficial to all students studying Miller and the play. With links to context, plot,...
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eBook
Other

America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
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Website
Miami University

Native American Women Playwrights Archives: Judy Lee Oliva

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a listing of JudyLee Oliva's plays and publications. You can click on the link "Synopsis", and a page will come up with a description of the different plays.
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Website
Other

University of South Florida: Susan Glaspell

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and visit this informative site featuring information on Susan Glaspell. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.
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Handout
Universal Teacher

Moore's Teacher Resources: Arthur Miller's "All My Sons"

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site from the UK. Gives notes and details on backgrounds and characters, as well as in-depth information on structure and the outline of the play.
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Trifles by Susan Glaspell

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and explore "Trifles" A Play in One Act by Susan Glaspell at this site from the University of Virginia. This online version of the play is maintained at the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia Library.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thornton Wilder Lesson Plans: Our Town

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover more about the play Our Town by Thornton Wilder when you visit this educational resource. This site features links to lesson plans for this incredible American drama.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Susan Glaspell

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Susan Glaspell is featured in this brief biography for her literary contributions as author and playwright focusing on the role of women in American society in the early twentieth century. See "Susan Glaspell Activities" for related...
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Tennessee Williams: The Glass Menagerie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover a world beyond "The Glass Menagerie," when you visit this site featuring links to lesson plans for this work. This site also features links to information on the life and work of Tennessee Williams.
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Website
Miami University

Nawpa: Authors' Roundtable

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers an informal discussion about Vera Mantuel and Shirley Cheechoo by the leaders of a conference called "Celebration of Native Women Playwrights".