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Title:
| Literature: "Antigone" by Sophocles |
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Description:
| These sites are about the Greek tragedy "Antigone." Read the full text online. Includes summaries, discussion questions, and suggested classroom activities. Includes biographies on the author, Sophocles, plus information about "Oedipus." |
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Grade Level:
| 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Antigone Study Guide
This site provides a summary and analysis of the play.
SparkNotes: Complete Text of Antigone
This site provides the full text of the play.
Study Guide for Sophocles
This is a study guide complete with questions that can be used for discussion.
Class Zone: The Language of Literature
This site includes a summary of the play, discussion questions, activity ideas, and more.
EDSITEment: Lesson Plan
This is a group activity that students can participate in after reading "Antigone." They can research practices of the Athenian theater, giving them insight on how the play may have been performed in Sophocles?? day.
Greek Drama
This lesson plan for "Antigone" includes a pre-reading activity, lecture ideas, activity ideas, and essay questions.
Sophocles' Biography
Read a biography about Sophocles, the author of "Antigone." The biography is written by a high school student. Click on "Birthplace" to see a map of ancient Greece.
Sophocles
This is a biography of Sophocles. Explore the links to biographies of other Greek playwrights.
SuccessLink: Antigone Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan in which a trial is prepared for Creon. The lesson plan was created for classrooms in which some students are at a higher reading level than others.
The Classics Pages: Oedipus the King
This site provides background information on the play, information on the Sphinx, Jocasta, and the Old Shepherd, and a game that tests your knowledge of the play.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.6, 1.9, 2.1, 2.4
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