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"Sonnet 130": Rude or reality?
This lesson focuses on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130." It contains a copy of the sonnet, questions to use when discussing and analyzing the sonnet, and a creative component. This lesson has modifications for Novice Low Limited English Proficient students
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
By Elizabeth Mackie and Vicki Moats.
England's flowering
In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 4.1
The reign of England's Queen Elizabeth (1558–1603) was marked by a proliferation of the arts, an expansion of private markets, and a dedication to world exploration and privateering.
Format: article

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Discovering traditional sonnet forms
Students explore the traditional form of sonnets and write original poems in the manner of well–known poets. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts)
Provided by: IRA/NCTE
Absolute Shakespeare
E-texts of William Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and poems. Study guides provide in-depth plot summaries, commentary and character analyses for each of his major works. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: AbsoluteShakespeare.com
Poets' Corner
Poets, poems, biographical information and references to print and other online collections. Interesting features include American Folk Songs and Spirituals, a subject index and a chronological index. A mega-poetry site with nearly 7000 poems and 800 poets! (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: The Other Pages