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Poetry Interpretation
A video entitled “Poetry Interpretation,” which demonstrates the process of reading a poem to interpret its message.
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Senses in Poems
“Senses in Poems” identifies words used in poetry that appeal to the senses.
John D Ruddy
And the Oil Keeps Flowing - A Poem for the Environment
This was written in response to the recent UN report on climate change. A Poem for the Environment by John D Ruddy The leaves for years were growing, The embers small were glowing. The inferno tall billowing, And the oil keeps flowing....
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Prose Poetry
This video discusses the definition of prose poetry and provides an example from the genre.
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Studying Sensory Language
A video entitled “Sensory Language” which explores how to use sensory language when writing.
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Sound Elements and Imagery
The video “Sound Elements and Imagery” evaluates the use of sound elements and imagery in poetry.
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Considering New Interpretations
This video entitled “Considering New Interpretations” models how to summarize points of agreement and disagreement in diverse perspectives.
Schooling Online
T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Lines 68-98
It’s time for the grand finalé! But there’s a twist. A new character is introduced as the Hollow Men try to pray: the Shadow. Who is this Shadow? Should we all be worried? Join us to find out the fate of the Hollow Men - and the rest of...
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T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Lines 39-67
In this lesson, we return to the underworld where the Hollow Men offer futile prayers to broken idols. They are desperate for guidance and heavenly love. Do they have a shot at redemption? Enjoy this detailed analysis of Parts 3 and 4 of...
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T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Lines 19-38
In this lesson, we enter a dream - or is it a nightmare? In Part 2 of The Hollow Men, TS Eliot shows us a portrait of a soul in peril and a civilisation in ruins. As our character dreams, he’s haunted by visions and fragments of things...
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T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Epigraphs + Lines 1-18
Hold onto your souls! We’re about to journey into the Underworld. Here the Hollow Men dwell on the shores of the river Acheron, forgotten and full of regret. Does TS Eliot believe he will eventually join them? Or is salvation still...
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T.S. Eliot - Journey Of The Magi Lesson 2
Join us for our 2nd and final lesson on TS Eliot’s spiritual poem ‘Journey of the Magi’. Our magus is waiting to tell you what it was like to attend the Christ Child’s birth. Was it life-changing? You bet! But perhaps not in the ways you...
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T.S. Eliot - Journey Of The Magi Lesson 1
Enjoy the Nativity story as you’ve never seen it before! In this lesson, we analyse lines 1-20 from ‘Journey of the Magi’ using easy explanations and fun visuals. Meet the famous Magi from the East and hear all about their tough journey...
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Emily Dickinson - Introducing Emily Dickinson
If you’ve ever been curious about the reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson, then this lesson is for you! Enjoy a detailed overview of Dickinson’s extraordinary life, her unique poetic style, and contextual influences. We’ve brought it...
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Emily Dickinson - I Felt a Funeral, In my Brain
Have you ever felt like everything is about to come crashing down? In ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’, Emily Dickinson portrays the anguish of complete mental collapse. It begins with a sense of grief and loss, like at a funeral, then...
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Emily Dickinson - This is my letter to the World
Join us for an in-depth look at one of Dickinson’s most iconic poems. It’s a short but powerful lyric that carries an important message for us all. We’ll take you through the poem’s big ideas, context, form, and poetic techniques. With...
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Emily Dickinson - My Life Had Stood - A Loaded Gun
We often imagine Emily Dickinson as a shy, harmless recluse. But what if she had a fiery side? In ‘My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun –’ Dickinson explores how someone can be empowered when they meet the right person. The question is: did...
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Emily Dickinson - I Had Been Hungry, All The Years
If you’ve been an outsider for a long time, what happens when you’re suddenly included? If you’re used to getting by on very little, how does it feel to have an abundance of everything? In ‘I had been hungry, all the Years’, Emily...
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Emily Dickinson - I Died for Beauty - But was scarce
What ideals are worth living and dying for? Could anything be so important? Emily Dickinson’s ‘I died for Beauty – but was scarce’ ponders the weight of human ideals and self-sacrifice. Enjoy this timeless masterpiece with our vibrant...
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Emily Dickinson - Because I Could Not Stop For Death
Here’s a thought: what if Death came to us as a gentleman in a carriage? In this poem, Emily Dickinson takes us on a journey to ‘Eternity’, hosted by a very polite but mysterious gentleman. Join us as we analyse the poem, stanza by...
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Emily Dickinson - A Word Dropped Careless On a Page
Can a single word do damage? Emily Dickinson thought so! Join us for a detailed analysis of her poem ‘A Word dropped careless on a Page’. This short but powerful lyric is a must-read for students and fans of Dickinson’s work. It’s also a...
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America Teaches Haiku WRONG
While the United States of America's education system is vast and varied, there is little doubt that, as a whole, it teaches some half truths. Considering how little non-western literature American students read, these misconceptions can...
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A Deaf Perspective | 2-3 | Deaf Entertainment
Sarah| a Deaf teacher| talks about several different forms of Deaf entertainment and media.