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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

English Literature Authors and Their Works

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils participate in completing a worksheet where they have to match the authors to the short story or book that they wrote. They have studied English Literature Authors, so this is an assessment piece type of lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Approaching Walden: Paths to Emerson and Thoreau

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore readings from Emerson, Thoreau and Melville. In preparation for writing, students sit in a quiet, tranquil location and observe their surroundings. Later, they recreate the experience by putting it into words. ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Concept of the Hero

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the symbolic implications for the concept of the hero with a focus on the Beowulf theme. In this hero concept lesson, students find specific examples of monsters from Beowulf to complete the chart. Students list the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jane Goodall

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about Jane Goodall and complete discussion questions after they read about her. In this Jane Goodall lesson plan, students discuss questions as a group or write answers individually.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thurgood Marshall

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars read about Thurgood Marshall and answer discussion questions about him. In this Thurgood Marshall lesson plan, students discuss the biography and history of him.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geese and Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students gather information on the geese and cranes found in Nebraska. Students explore ways they can help save their habitats. Also, students use additional general information they connect artwork to their research topic.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Poetry: John Milton, 400 Years of 'Justifying God to Man'

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article or broadcast both in text and in audio formats of a tribute to John Milton for his 400th birthday. It discusses John Milton's most famous work Paradise Lost, a story about the fall of man. It offers audio readings from...
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Website
British Library

British Library: 20th Century People: John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a summary of John Milton's impact on literature and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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Website
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: The John Milton Reading Room

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a website devoted to John Milton. It provides the complete text of Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Samson Agonists, and other works of poetry and prose.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Toronto site contains links to selected poetry of John Milton. The poems also contain notations.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Paradise Regained by John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of the epic poem Paradise Regained by John Milton, a sequel to Paradise Lost. All four books are included.
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Unit Plan
Other

U. Of South Carolina: John Milton & 17th Century Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of images, text, and documents, this site gives a good idea of the context in which Milton lived and wrote. Plan to spend a chunk of time to see the whole exhibit.
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Website
Society of Archbishop Justus

Society of Archbishop Justus: John Milton, Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical sketch of the English poet John Milton is very informative. It gives some basic information about his life, as well as some info on his writings.
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Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: 'Reason Is but Choosing': Freedom of Thought and John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From his politics and religious writings to "Paradise Lost", this article traces how the life and work of John Milton were guided by the principle of freedom of thought and how in doing so he challenged fundamental aspects of...
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xix

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Toronto provides the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "When I Consider How My Light is Spent." Includes footnotes and a link to other poems by Milton and information on his life.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton to Mr. Lawrence

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's Sonnet, "To Mr. Lawrence." Includes footnotes.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author John Milton including a biography and the full text of the epic poems Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "I Did But Prompt the Age to Quit Their Clogs." Includes notes. Links to other poems and information on Milton's life.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "At a Vacation Exercise" by John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the original, online text of the poem "At a Vacation Exercise" by John Milton. Cursor down for the text.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "To Sir Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the original, online text of the poem "To Sr Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "How Soon Hath Time, The Subtle Thief of Youth." Includes notes and a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxiii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "Methought I Saw My Late Espoused Saint," including footnotes.There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xviii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "On the Late Massacre in Piemont." Includes footnotes. Links to other poems by Milton and info on his life.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "To Cyriack Skinner," including footnotes. There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.

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