Curated OER
Reading Pictures, Seeing Poetry
Students examine the painting, The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan based on a poem by Lord Byron. They compare how Romantic artists and writers made choices about visual elements and language to depict their subjects.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Sixth Grade Poetry
Study some of the most prominent poets and works of poetry in history with a language arts poetry unit. From Virgil to Shakespeare to Dickinson to Angelou, the resources present biographies and examples of poetic elements to...
Curated OER
Romanticism: The Artistic Expression of Liberalism
The epic clash of reason and emotion comes to life in this informative presentation. Detailing the period of Romanticism in 19th century Europe, these slides contain pictures of the most famous pieces of art during this period. Viewers...
Wharton County Community College
Byron, Shelley, & Keats (Later Romantics) Presentation
Rock stars are cool, but not as cool as the ones from the nineteenth century Romantic Movement. Present critical biographical information on the big three, Byron, Shelly, and Keats, before you dive into analysis of their major...
Curated OER
Metaphorical Poetry
Twelfth graders read and discuss poems by Jewel., Sylvia Plath, and Langston Hughes They examine poems for examples of metaphors and similes. After discussing Jewel's poem Lost, they write their own poems. They hold a poetry reading in...
Curated OER
Reading Comprehension: What is the Topic?
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read 3 stanzas of poetry by Lord Byron. Students then select the topics that each of the stanzas are about.
Curated OER
An Introduction to British Romanticism
How did the period of British Romanticism start? Introduce your class to this period and some key figures who were influential during this time like William Blake, Percy Shelley, and John Locke. This presentation serves as a very basic...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lord Byron, Poe, and Poetry: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Explore the literature of Edgar Allan Poe, Lord Byron, and "the most poetical topic in the world" in this series of videos from the American Masters film, Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Discussion questions, teaching tips, and a student...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Lord Byron
This site from the University of Toronto provides the texts for several poems by Lord Byron, with line-by-line notes.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Lord Byron (George Gordon) 1788 1624
This resource provides biographical information about Lord Byron.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning:romantic Poetry:second Generation: Lord Byron, George Gordon
This lesson on Romantic Poetry focuses on the second generation poet Lord Byron (George Gordon). It features links to his biography, and two of his poems both offered in both text and audio forms: "She Walks in Beauty" and "Don Juan...
British Library
British Library: People: Lord Byron
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Lord Byron. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
Other
Dickenson College: George Gordon, Lord Byron
This resource offers an analysis of Byron's interpretation of the natural world, as evident in his writings.
Other
Byron: A Comprehensive Study of His Life and Work
This site provides biographical information about Byron, a chronology of works, the text of his works and other good references.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Romantic Poetry: Introduction: The Romantic Period
This is an introduction to the British Romantic Period with poets such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Lord Byron, Shelly, and Keats. It focuses on essential questions such as "How did the shift in perspective and beliefs change the...
Other
The Androom Archive: The Corpse of Lord Byron
A mystery surrounding the death and burial of Lord Byron is described at this site.
Other
Mic Top: Lord George Gordon Noel Byron (1788 1824)
This site has brief biographical information about Lord George Gordon Noel Byron, with a handful of illustrations of the poet.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788 1824)
The text of "Sonnet on Chillon" by Lord Byron is provided at this site.
Curated OER
Lord Byron
To learn more about the famous poet Lord Byron (1788-1824 CE) check out this informative site. Students and teachers can view his poetry first hand with just a click of the mouse.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Sounds of the Sonnet
"Sound Experiments" drive this lesson plan. Sonnet analysis is accompanied by readings based on specific emotions. At this website, there are several links full-text sonnets by such authors as Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Longfellow, and...
English Verse
English Verse: George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788 1824)
The famous Romantic's life is briefly sketched here, and the full text of several poems is included. A book is recommended for further reading.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Prisoner of Chillon
The poem, The Prisoner of Chillon, was written by Lord Byron in 1816. Read about the meaning, and important quotations from the poem in this comprehensive site.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Thomas Moore
This site provides a biography of Thomas Moore, Irish poet and friend of Lord Byron. Content is interspersed with excerpts from his more renowned poems.
TES Global
Tes: Twelfth Night (2009) Teacher Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson from the Royal Shakespeare Company which includes the social and historical background of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, several activities including the use of poems and paintings, and a...