Curated Video
I Recall: Part 2
“I Recall: Part 2” reviews characters, setting, and events and asks questions about these story elements after reading the story “The Clubhouse.”
Curated Video
I Recall: Part 1
“I Recall: Part 1” discusses characters, setting, and events and applies these story elements to answering questions about the fiction story “Learning to Fly.”
Curated Video
Fiction Nonfiction Genre: Story Elements
This video focuses on the two main genre of books: fiction and nonfiction. Kids learn aspects of each type of book and then practice naming whether a book is fiction or nonfiction. Kids also learn about realistic fiction.
Curated Video
Key Ideas and Details
A video entitled “Key Ideas and Details” which models how to identify key ideas and details in an informational text.
Curated Video
Tone and Mood in Literature
A video entitled “Tone and Mood in Literature” which analyzes the tone and mood in literary passages.
Curated Video
What's Your Problem?
A video entitled “What’s Your Problem?” which discusses how a character in a story tried different solutions to solve his problem.
Curated Video
Poetry Interpretation
A video entitled “Poetry Interpretation,” which demonstrates the process of reading a poem to interpret its message.
Curated Video
Describing Settings
This is a video entitled “Describing Settings” which models how to identify the setting of a passage.
Curated Video
Theme Collage
This is a video entitled “Theme Collage” which models how to determine the theme of a complete literary text.
Curated Video
Fiction and Nonfiction
Learn the difference between fiction and nonfiction stories with Park Ranger Taylor. Watch out for the bears!
Teaching Without Frills
Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 1: What Is It?
In this series, learn how to write your own informational book! In this video, you will learn about the features of informational writing.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?
In this video, you will learn how to write an imaginative narrative, or fantasy story! In Episode 1, we answer the question, "What is an imaginative narrative?" After learning about the characteristics of this genre, we'll look at...
Teaching Without Frills
Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 1: What Is It?
In this series, you will learn how to write realistic fiction stories! In this video, we will describe the elements of realistic fiction, including the characters, setting, and events.
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Theme of Truth and Integrity in Writing
What is textual integrity? Virginia Woolf has the answer: it’s the Holy Grail for writers, especially those who write fiction! In her essay A Room of One’s Own, Woolf explains why truth and integrity are crucial, and how writers can...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Overall Plot Summary
Calling all aspiring writers! Join us for an overall summary of Virginia Woolf’s iconic extended essay A Room of One’s Own. Find out how she came to her famous conclusion about the importance of money and having your own space to write...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Context
Join us for a detailed lesson on the Context of Virginia Woolf’s iconic essay, ‘A Room of One’s Own’. Learn how history, culture, and Woolf’s personal circumstances had a direct impact on her exploration of key themes in the essay: Male...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Chapters 1-2 Summary
If Virginia Woolf was meant to deliver a lecture titled ‘Women and Fiction’, why did she call it ‘A Room of One’s Own’? Be part of the audience as Woolf begins the story of how she came to a very important conclusion. It all starts with...
Vlogbrothers
Vital Status Report from NYC
In which Hank mostly goofs off with friends in New York. But, of course, there's a good bit of Paper Towns talk as well.
Curated Video
The Power of Fiction and Nonfiction: Understanding Tragedy and Retention
This video discusses the differences between fiction and nonfiction and how they can be used to communicate information. It uses the example of a classic tragedy to illustrate the power of storytelling and the importance of facts and...
Visual Learning Systems
Reading in Science: Writings in Science
Reading is just as important in science as any other subject of study. This skill-based program explores reading in the context of science. Special emphasis is placed on reading informational text and vocabulary development as outlined...
PBS
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic? (Feat. Princess Weekes)
Edward Cullen. Han Solo. Killmoklknger. Lestat. What do all these characters have in common besides being heartthrobs? They share a common ancestor: the Byronic Hero. Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded, the...
Makematic
Story surprises
"Stories spark listeners’ curiosity and help children aged 3-7 understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Children become engaged when they use their creative ideas to change familiar stories. In this activity, children...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Thomas Newkirk - Writing Unbound: How Fiction Transforms Student Writers
Thomas Newkirk is the author of numerous Heinemann titles, including Embarrassment, Minds Made for Stories, The Art of Slow Reading, The Performance of Self in Student Writing (winner of the NCTE's David H. Russell Award), and Misreading...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong. Coco Chanel
Explore what pop culture got wrong about French fashion designer Coco Chanel in movies about her life and career.