PBS
The Symbolism of Sunflower Seeds in Ghost
Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a coming-of-age book that resonates with teenagers who have experienced childhood trauma. Explore the novel with an interactive resource that focuses on the author's use of symbolism, particularly with...
British Council
Romeo and Juliet
An engaging video featuring William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is accompanied by six activities designed to reinforce vocabulary, story elements, and comprehension. Scholars match words to pictures, place events in sequential order,...
Lit2Go
The Mountain in Labor
Ever made a mountain out of a molehill? Individuals read Aesop's "The Mountain in Labor," a fable about a mountain that groans and attracts attention over a mouse. An audio retelling of the story and graphic organizer examines...
Lit2Go
The Man and the Satyr
Traits that are normal to you may be abnormal to others! Part of a larger series of Aesop's fables, "The Man and the Satyr" is available on an audio and text format that is easy to navigate and concise.
Lit2Go
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Writers may mistake the lesson in Aesop's 107-word fable as a wolf in sheep's clothing because it's so much fun! All about a wolf that disguises himself as a sheep to prey on those within a flock, individuals discuss the theme of...
Lit2Go
The Wolf and the Lamb
Aesop's "The Wolf and the Lamb" is about a lamb that becomes a victim of a wolf despite any attempt to appease his aggressor. After reading the fable that is part of a larger series, pupils complete an activity to research and apply...
Lit2Go
The Swallow and the Other Birds
After reading Aesop's fable "The Swallow and the Other Birds," individuals complete an activity that investigates unknown vocabulary. The passage provides a grade-appropriate challenge for all learners.
Lit2Go
The Bear and the Fox
When you hear the words philanthropy, respect, and tender, do you think of a bear's attitude toward man? The bear from Aesop's "The Bear and the Fox" certainly does—and the fox would beg to differ! Class members listen to an audio...
Andrews McMeel Publishing
POW! A Peanuts Collection
Make a study of Charles M. Scultz's famous comic strip Peanuts in your language arts class. Class members read and discuss the baseball-themed book POW! A Peanuts Collection. After talking about themes and vocabulary, they complete...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Add Fuel to the Fire"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "add fuel to the fire" by looking at a cartoon. [1:50]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Add Similes to Narrative Writing
In this lesson, you have learned how to make your story more lively by adding similes. [5:24]
Elizabeth Foye
Vimeo: Alliteration
A video [2:01] by Elizabeth Foye defining and giving examples of alliteration.
Other
Youtube: What Is Personification?
Learn about personification and anthropomorphism through explanations and examples in this video. [1:22]
Other
Youtube: What Is an Idiom?
Watch a video to learn about idioms with a definition and examples. [1:23]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Barking Up the Wrong Tree"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" by looking at a cartoon. [1:42]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Bend Over Backwards"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "bend over backwards" by looking at a cartoon. [1:45]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Get on the Bandwagon"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "get on the bandwagon" by looking at a cartoon. [1:57]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Go Against the Grain"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "go against the grain" by looking at a comic strip. [1:59]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Go Out on a Limb"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "go out on a limb," by looking at a cartoon. [1:48]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Icing on the Cake"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "icing on the cake," by looking at a cartoon. [1:49]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "A Taste of His Own Medicine"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "a taste of his own medicine" by looking at a cartoon. [2:05]
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Literally or Figuratively?
Watch this video to learn the difference between literally and figuratively. [0:35]