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Organizer
Curated OER

"The Charge of the Light Brigade": Writing Prompt and Pre-writing

For Students 6th - 9th
Inspire your learners to experience poetry in an entirely different way with this resource. A writing prompt that goes along with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, learners craft a reflective piece in the voice...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pictures in Words: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine how Tennyson and Noyes use words to paint vivid pictures. They read and analyze two poems, complete an online scavenger hunt, complete a worksheet, and write examples of alliteration, personification, metaphor, simile,...
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PPT
Curated OER

Mid-19c European Nationalism

For Teachers 7th - 10th
An extensive review of European dynamics in the mid-to-late 19th century, this presentation clearly outlines the steps taken to unify Italy as well as Germany, and all the implications and effects therein. The slides set a strong context...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Idylls of the King Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Idylls of the King - Essay Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, high schoolers respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Idylls of the King. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Lady of Shalott: Theme of Man and the Natural World

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Learners read about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's use of nature in the poem, "The Lady of Shallot." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the theme of man in the natural world. Questions require learners to reflect...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Lady of Shalott Theme of The Supernatural

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this poetry analysis activity, students read comments about the mysterious and fantastical mood of Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the poem. Questions address the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Lady of Shalott Theme of Isolation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Lady of Shalott." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Lady of Shalott Theme of Love

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Lady of Shalott." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Break, Break, Break Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Break, Break, Break."
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Eagle Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Eagle."
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eBook
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). Seventy-nine full-text poems are included.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "The Charge of the Light Brigade"

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Article
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: How to Read a Poem

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource aims to give A-level students a strategy and example for reading a poem. We asked a Cambridge student to read a poem as though they were going to write an essay on it, and to write down their thoughts as they went through...
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of "Enoch Arden"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry, "Enoch Arden."
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of "The Princess"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Alfred Lord Tennyson's "The Princess."
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Website
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Alfred Lord Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Having Faith and Keeping Faith in the Idylls of the King

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor of English and Art History provides a summary of Tennyson's work and comments on its major themes and characters.
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Primary
University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide Library: Lady Clare

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Adelaide Library provides a fully illustrated version of Tennyson's poem, "Lady Clare."
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
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Website
Other

Literature Network: Lord Alfred Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you know about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Explore this site featuring a brief but informative summary of his life and work.
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Website
Other

The Quotations Page: Lord Alfred Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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eBook
Other

University of South Carolina Special Exhibit: Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of several poems, background information, and illustrations are all part of this centenary exhibit of Tennyson's work.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Lord Alfred Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.