Curated OER
King Arthur: Man or Legend
Students research the Legend of King Arthur. In this King Arthur lesson, students explore him as he is presented in stories, poems, and art. Students compare and contrast the real life of King Arthur versus the man in legends and...
Curated OER
Can an Astronaut on Mars Distinguish Earth from its Moon?
High schoolers explore the possibility of being on Mars and being able to identify the Earth. In this space lesson plan students complete a set of calculations to see if this is possible.
Curated OER
Getting to Know My Apple
First graders compare an apple to unlike things in a simile poem. ie: The apple tastes sour like a lemon. When poems are complete, have students share their simile poems with the class and finish eating their apples.
Curated OER
Radical Raptors
Students study the lifestyles and habitats of raptors that live in Minnesota. They play games associated with their study.
Curated OER
Six Trait Writing with Twain and Doyle
Students explore the traits of writing in this six lessons unit. Poems, fiction, and drama are evaluated to identify writing strategies. Utilization of vocabulary and writing rubrics help students judge the effectiveness of their own...
Curated OER
Radical Raptors
Students define raptor, explain why raptors are important, describe unique physical characteristics of various types of raptors, and explain life cycle of raptors. Students then play Habitat Game, describe food and hunting habits of...
Curated OER
Positively Poetry
Students complete a unit on poetry. In this poetry lesson, students complete 19 lessons that focus on reading and writing poetry as well as learning about literary elements and sound devices. Students read poetry orally, debate poetry in...
British Library
British Library: People: Alfred Lord Tennyson
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson
This is the original, online PDF text of the poem "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Alfred Lord Tennyson from his long poem, In Memoriam A.H.H., in memory of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Sword in the Stone by Alfred, Lord Tennyson [Pdf]
This is a 17-page excerpt from The Sword in the Stone by Alfred, Lord Tennyson; this is The Legend of Arthur and Excalibur.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Excerpts: Idylls of the King, Alfred, Lord Tennyson [Pdf]
This is a 44-page PDF of excerpts from Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library: Alfred Lord Tennyson Works
This site provides links to 4 pieces of work of Alfred Lord Tennyson's: "Enoch Arden.." poetry collection, "Idylls of the King," "The Lady of Shalott" with Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and "The Princess: A Medley" with an excellent...
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Idylls of the King by Lord Alfred Tennyson
This is the full text of the cycle of twelve narrative poems Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson which retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him, and the rise and fall...
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,...
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...
British Library
British Library: Tennyson's the Charge of the Light Brigade: A Close Reading
In this activity, students will consider the context within which Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'. The poem immediately captured the public imagination, where it has remained, testimony to heroic failure,...
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.
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.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "Break, Break, Break"
Biographical sketch on English Poet Lord Alfred Tennyson and background on his poem "Break, Break, Break." Includes a link to the poem and a look at how its message can apply to readers today.