British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: Macbeth: Lady Macbeth
This varied series of activities is designed to encourage learners to exercise independence of thought when exploring the presentation of Lady Macbeth throughout the play. The tasks draw learners' attention to the varied ways in which...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts, Grade 10: Macbeth
Learners explore the ideas of ambition and failure. They learn that conflicts serve as the basis of a text's meaning and that identifying the internal and external conflicts of a story reveals the motivations of complex characters. They...
Goshen College
What Can an Art Teacher Do?
What do we do as educators when tragedy strikes our life? Is art the answer? This article outlines some good suggestions on how to handle hard times in the lives of your students.
CNN
Cnn: John F. Kennedy Jr.: In Memoriam
CNN exclusive of yet another tragedy that has befallen one of America's most famous families. This website includes information not only on the life of John F. Kennedy Jr, but also on the history of the Kennedy dynasty.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell
This is the text of the short story "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell, a poignant recital of the love of Alexander Pope for the unspoiled maiden of the fields - the heartbreak, or the tragedy, of "A Brown Woman"
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Freedom From Oppression (Editorial Writing Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan designed to investigate instances of genocide both historical and recent. Directs students to take on roles as members of the press and create editorials that describe genocidal tragedies and that also outline steps...
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Villette by Charlotte Bronte
Read the full text of this adventure and love story "Villette" by Charlotte Bronte. Follow Lucy Snowe as she leaves her hometown after a tragedy to teach at an all-girls school.
Other
National Council: War and Terrorism: Current Events: Iraq and 9/11
A variety of teaching resources to address the September 11th tragedy. Content includes personal insights from teachers, lesson plans, articles, and much more.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's great tragedies is analysed in detail in this fascinating site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Othello
Shakespeare's tragedy Othello was written around 1603. This interesting site analyses the major characters, the themes and talks about important quotations in the play.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Christening by Guy De Maupassant
Read the short story "The Christening" by Guy de Maupassant in which the main character tells a friend about a tragedy caused by alcohol.
Other
Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: It's Greek to Me!
Through this lesson, students will research Greek theatre by looking at ancient Greek fairy tales and children's stories. Students will create their own fairytale using Moviemaker software.
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: Putting Julius Caesar in Context: A Summary of Sources
This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for Julius Caesar - from early modern views on ghosts and tyrannicide to later readings of the play in light of fascist ideas. Included are ideas for activities and...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Euripides' Helen
The literary drama "Helen," written by Euripides in 412 BC, is translated here by E. P. Coleridge.
Emory University
Emory University: Romeo and Juliet
This site from the Emory University provides illustrations from various editions of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Agamemnon, by Aeschylus
Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History Online: Euripides (480 406 Bc)
This is a brief biography of Greek playwright, Euripides.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms S Z
The third of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, S - Z, covers twenty-two terms from "Saga," to "Understatement."
Other
Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
Other
The Monologue Shop: Euripides
Short biography on the playwright Euripides. Good summary of his role as a playwright.
Other
Theatre Database: Beaumont and Fletcher
This site from Theatre Database presents a biography of Elizabethan dramatists and collaborators Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The information is somewhat in-depth and throughout links are provided for additional information. Also...