Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Working With Shakespeare
This site introduces Shakespeare as a poet and dramatist. Come and learn more about his life and work through this informative resource, which includes a sonnet worksheet, bibliography, activities, and more.
University of California
Online English: The Hamlet Module: u.c. Davis
Learn more about Shakespeare's "Hamlet," when you visit this online English Module.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare
Prince Hamlet attempts to avenge his father's death by deciphering the devious plot of the new king, his Uncle Claudius - only to be tragically killed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the drama "Hamlet" by...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]
This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...
Harvard University
Harvard: The Geoffrey Chaucer Page: John Lydgate
Resource provides a brief biography and general critique of his "high style" English lyric poetry, with links to several of his works, some annotated. Beautiful color picture from "Sege of Thebes."
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens
Read the complete text to Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens". With act and scene selection.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Trojan Women
This site is provided for by the Internet Classics Archive. Read the play, "The Trojan Women" in English, plus read and/or add comments, download the play, check out related websites, or recommend a related website.
City University of New York
Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabbler"
A thorough site which covers contemporary response to the play, characters, themes and resources, this is worth look for both teachers and students.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: "Hamlet" and the Elizabethan Revenge Ethic
The theme of revenge was very popular in Elizabethan drama. This lesson plan helps students understand how Shakespeare used that convention in "Hamlet."
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Dramatizing History in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"
Critical analysis of both the historical documents and the literary texts connected with the Salem trials is key to this lesson, which includes a number of activities and some wonderful resources.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: The 32 Second Macbeth
Lesson plan features a hands-on activity for uncovering the major plot points of "Macbeth."
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Page to Stage
Using the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, source material for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," lesson plan teaches students to analyze the structure of a play's text in a way that will give them a clearer understanding of how to perform...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Teaching Modules: Hamlet
Lesson plan asks students to learn about patterns of imagery in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" through online resources.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Words, Words, Words
Lesson plan for Shakespeare's "Othello" that introduces students to the play's themes and language.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Shakespeare for the Developmental Reader
Discover how you can open the door of Shakespeare to the developmental reader. This site offers insight into helping students understand Shakespeare's unfamiliar language.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Johnstown Flood
Examine this historical account of the Johnstown Flood and how it impacted Pennsylvania's history.
NASA
Nasa: Sts 107
Site provides information about STS-107, the ill-fated Space Shuttle Columbia flight. Find information about the flight, biographies of the crew, mission objectives, etc.
BBC
Bbc: School Siege: Eyewitness Accounts
This archive article reports the various eyewitness accounts of what really went on inside the school during the Beslan siege. (9/7/2004)
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Lewis Carroll
The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Teacher's Guide to "Hamlet" [Pdf]
Differentiated instruction hints, pre-reading activities, wrap up ideas and other information make this a valuable classroom tool for teaching "Hamlet." Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Romeo and Juliet" [Pdf]
If you're looking for interdisciplinary ideas for Romeo and Juliet, or wondering how to approach the language of the play with students, this 15 page .pdf guide will be especially helpful. Includes other features as well.
BBC
Bbc: Key Siege Suspects
Many people say that Chechen guerilla leader Shamil Basayev was behind the Beslan School attack. This article provides information about Basayev and others who are suspected terrorists. 9/2004
Other
Index of Collection of Old Newspaper Anecdotes
Jim Lyons's collection of historical newspaper anecdotes, articles, quotes, and bits and pieces from old newspapers are listed in this index. With a click of the mouse you can read and see many examples.