Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.2 Interview with Capulet
This video dissects Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the dynamics of Capulet family relations and decision-making processes as Lord Capulet accelerates the wedding plans. Viewers will gain insights into the...
Curated Video
Macbeth 3.1 Interview: Banquo
This video delves into Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on Banquo's reflections about the prophecy concerning his lineage and his suspicions regarding Macbeth's ascent to the throne. As the new king invites Banquo to a royal...
Curated Video
Macbeth 2.4 Performance: Macduff, 24b-27a
This video features a performance from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the mysterious flight of King Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, after their father's murder. The performance highlights how their sudden departure...
TED-Ed
The Irish Myth of the Giant's Causeway
When an Irish giant and a Scottish giant face off in a mythical duel, it is a cunning woman who determines the outcome with her clever tricks. Introduce viewers to geomythology—myths that explain the occurrence of natural features—with...
Lit2Go
The Woodman and the Serpent
Does everyone always appreciate kindness? Part of a comprehensive series, Aesop's 136-word fable "The Woodman and the Serpent" tells the story of a snake that is rescued by a farmer and later tries biting the farmer's daughter. Readers...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce the Main Character and His/her Role
Writers introduce the characters and use details to show their importance to the plot. Let's practice adding description to help readers learn about the main character's personality and motivation. [6:41]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Video: Explain How Character's Actions Contribute to the Sequence
In this lesson, you will learn to describe how the characters' traits and motivations contribute to the sequence of events by asking, 'What character trait or motivation made this event happen?' [7:58]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Include Events That Lead to the Character Solving His/her Problem
In this lesson, students include all the events that lead to the character solving the problem and practice adding details to show the reader how it all happened. [9:52]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Include Details to Make a Story Flow
In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]