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John Donne's Poetry Worksheet
Concluding a study of metaphysical poetry? Challenge John Donne scholars with a activity that asks them to identify the subject of several of his poems, to interpret lines, to find examples of metaphysical conceits, and to analyze how...
MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Death Be Not Proud
Not dreadful, but mighty, this activity for “Divine Sonnet X” (aka “Death Be Not Proud”) models for individuals how to recognize John Donne’s argument for why Death should not be proud and how to recognize the sonnet structure and rhyme...
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The Computation Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Computation," by John Donne.
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The Flea Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's poem "The Flea."
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Batter My Heart Questions
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the "Batter My Heart," by John Donne.
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Death, Be Not Proud Questions
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's "Death Be Not Proud."
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The Flea Theme of Sex
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Flea Theme of Marriage
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "At the round earth's imagined corners," (Holy Sonnet 7).
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Questions
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night."
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The Great Gatsby: Fun Trivia Quiz
If you want some ideas for a reading comprehension quiz on The Great Gatsby, you might use this as a reference; however, the significance of some of the questions is marginal. It might be useful for your class to test their own...
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The Concept of the Hero
Students explore the symbolic implications for the concept of the hero with a focus on the Beowulf theme. In this hero concept activity, students find specific examples of monsters from Beowulf to complete the chart. Students list the...
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Selected Poems of John Donne
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
Luminarium
Luminarium: The Works of John Donne
A clickable list to selected full-text works by John Donne, including songs, sonnets, elegies, epigrams, and satires.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: "To His Mistress Going to Bed" by John Donne
This is the original, online text of the poem "To His Mistress Going to Bed" by John Donne.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Donne
This online resource focuses on the life and work of John Donne. Includes links to related sources.
Other
Poets' Corner: John Donne's Holy Sonnets
There are nineteen of John Donne's sonnets at this page. There is no commentary or other explanatory information.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: The Indifferent
This is the poem "The Indifferent" by John Donne.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Poems by John Donne
Read an overview of poems by John Donne and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Donne: The History of His Poems
Traces Donne's progress and success as a 17th century poet. Full text excerpt taken from "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature."
Luminarium
Luminarium: Works of John Donne: A Valediction Forbidding Mourning
Luminarium: Works of John Donne: A Valediction Forbidding Mourning in is the text of one of John Donne's most famous poems which uses metaphors and comparisons to explain the separation of two lovers.
Other
Houston Community College: John Donne Biography
A brief biography on John Donne which features information about his birth, early life, career, and poetry. Also includes information about the School of Donne and its members.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John Donne
Wikipedia provides biographical information on English metaphysical poet, John Donne (1572-1631 CE). Includes example of poetry from "Meditation XVII."
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: John Donne
A nice, easy-to-read page with info on John Donne. Gives good insight into the metaphysical style of poetry with links to several of his poems. RL.9-10.10a&b text complexity