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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eleventh graders discover the thematic connections between classical literary and popular song lyrics. In this English lesson, 11th graders research a specific topic to be presented to the class. Students analyze song lyrics in their...
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Mountain of Myths
Students listen to mythical stories about Greek Mythology. In this myths lesson plan, students actively listen to myths, examine why it would be a myth and analyze the characters in the stories.
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Mythology - What Is It?
Students explore Greek mythology. In this mythology lesson plan, students discuss and define mythology. Students view pictures and associate them with the correct Greek myth. Students answer trivia questions about their knowledge for...
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Antigone Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Antigone by Sophocles.
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Antigone: Alpha Woman Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This site provides the entire text of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, translated by Storr. Includes the ability to download a text-only version.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Legend of Oedipus" by Common Lit Staff
A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Oedipus," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: For Oedipus the King
This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
TES Global
Blendspace: Wl Unit 2 Destiny: Do You Determine Yours? L2 Oedipus
A learning module with thirty thinks to images, texts, websites, and videos to use while reading Sophocles' Oedipus the King.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Oedipus
Illustrated dictionary entry for Sophocles' play Oedipus. Highlights and describes some events in the famous play.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Oedipus, King of Thebes
Read Sophocles's famous play, "Oedipus Rex," also known as "Oedipus the King" or "Oedipus, King of Thebes." This website is organized into four sections: "Preface," "Characters in the Play," "Argument," and "'Oedipus Rex': The Play."
PBS
Pbs: Oedipus the King: An Introduction to Greek Drama
One of the main objectives for this lesson is for students to gain an insight into Greek tragedy. This site features a detailed lesson plan.
Other
Sample Summary Essay: Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
A short summary of an article written on the famous Greek play by Sophocles. A good reference for a student looking for examples of summary essays.
Other
The Classics Pages: Oedipus and the Sphinx
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
Other
Sophocles: The Man and His Plays
In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cottontop Tamarin (Saguinus Oedipus)
View images and read statistics and facts about the Cottontop Tamarin, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behaviour, breeding habits, and status as an endangered species.
Other
Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]
For this lesson unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of Nature...
York University
Classics History of Psychology: Commentary Origin/development of Psychoanalysis
Brief biography of Freud; discussion of his major theories about hysteria, dream interpretation, self-analysis, oedipus complex, etc. Makes references to several of Freud's books and papers.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Child Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas
An image of "The Child Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas", created by Denis-Antoine Chaudet from 1815-18 (Marble, 196 x 75 cm).
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus Et Phorbas
An image of "Oedipus et Phorbas", created by Felix Lecomte in 1771 (Marble, height 97 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus and the Sphinx
An image of "Oedipus and the Sphinx", created by Gustave Moreau in 1864 (Oil on canvas, 206 x 105 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus and the Sphynx
An image of "Oedipus and the Sphynx", created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres from 1808-25 (Oil on canvas, 189 x 144 cm).
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