EngageNY
Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 12
Ninth graders demonstrate their understanding of a central idea in Oedipus the King with a mid-unit writing assessment. Writers formulate a claim about the connection between prophecy and Oedipus's actions and craft an in-class essay...
EngageNY
Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 13
The text structure is vitally important when crafting a rise in tension. Explore Sophocles' choice to order his events in a particular sequence with a lesson about Oedipus the King. As the light of realization dawns on the characters,...
EngageNY
Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 14
The devil—and the truth—is in the details. As ninth graders approach the ending of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, they analyze the words of the Messenger and apply these details to the central ideas of fate and prophecy.
EngageNY
Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 19
Now that readers can see the full scope of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, they can draw connections between the dramatic ending and the textual evidence throughout the Greek tragedy. As they prepare for the unit assessment writing prompt,...
Curated OER
The Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about The Oedipus Trilogy. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Managing the Teaching-Learning Process
Twelfth graders begin to recognize how 2,400 year-old dramas are applicable to their lives after reading OEDIPUS THE KING, AGAMEMNON, ANTIGONE, MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, and FROGS.
Prestwick House
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
Where is the Oracle? Who brought fire from Olympus? What creature is half bird, half horse? Review details from famous Greek myths with a crossword puzzle that focuses on Edith Hamilton's Mythology.
Curated OER
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
Other
Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Curated OER
[Picture of the Great 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.
Curated OER
[The Smile of the Sphinx, Before the 1920s Restoration]
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.
TES Global
Tes: Teachers' Resource: Peter Brook
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is "The Peter Brook: Teachers' Resource" which provides a theatrical and historical context for six Peter Brook productions. Each production study consists of a summary of how the work was...