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Structural Features of Text | Literary & Expository | Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills
Recognizing text structure will help you be a better reader. Once you are familiar with the text's organizational pattern, you can make predictions as you read and form a mental map. In this lesson, we cover eight elements or structure...
The Learning Depot
How Authors Describe Characters: Direct vs Indirect Characterization
When taking a reading comprehension test, have you ever been stumped by a question asking about how the author or another character feels about a specific character? Or perhaps when reading a novel or story, you’re somewhat confused...
Curated Video
Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Creating a Random Page Background - Coding Challenge
This video presents a coding challenge on how to create a random page background. This clip is from the chapter "Advanced Coding in JavaScript" of the series "Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript".This section focuses on...
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Building a Function in R (Basics)
This video explains building a function in R(basics). This clip is from the chapter "The Building Blocks of R" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section introduces you the building blocks of R.
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Relational Operators in R
This video explains relational operators in R. This clip is from the chapter "Fundamentals of Programming with R" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains fundamentals of programming with R.
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Data Transformation with R - the Dplyr Package - Part II
This video explains data transformation with R - the Dplyr package - part II. This clip is from the chapter "Manipulating Data" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains manipulating data.
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Data Types in R – Characters and Logicals
This video explains data types in R – characters and logicals. This clip is from the chapter "The Building Blocks of R" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section introduces you the building blocks of R.
Curated Video
Learn JavaScript from Scratch JavaScript for Everyone - String Methods
In this video, you'll learn how to work with string methods. This clip is from the chapter "Coding with JavaScript" of the series "Learn JavaScript from Scratch: JavaScript for Everyone".In this section, you'll get started with coding in...
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Slicing and Indexing a Vector in R
This video explains slicing and indexing a vector in R. This clip is from the chapter "Vectors and Vector Operations" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains vectors and vector operations.
Curated Video
Learn JMeter from Scratch on Live Applications - Performance Testin - Combining Multiple Expressions into a Single Extractor
This video explains how to combine multiple expressions into a Single Extractor. This clip is from the chapter "Importance of Regular Expressions in JMeter" of the series "Learn JMeter from Scratch on Live Applications - Performance...
Curated Video
Linux Fundamentals - Changing Permissions
This video demonstrates the process of changing permissions. This clip is from the chapter "User Management and Permissions in Linux" of the series "Linux Fundamentals".This section explains user management in Linux. After that, you will...
Curated Video
Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Text Formats in HTML
This video focuses on the text formats in HTML. This clip is from the chapter "Creating Web Pages with HTML5" of the series "Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript".This section demonstrates how to create web pages with HTML5.
Curated Video
Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Learning about JavaScript String – Part 1
This is the first part of the two-part video that explains what JavaScript string methods are and how to use them to update string values. This clip is from the chapter "Advanced Coding in JavaScript" of the series "Modern Web Design...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Nature
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Nature in the play. This is the third video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction and Context
This video provides background information and pre-reading material for William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is the first video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the play...
Curated Video
#6 Elements of a Story--Characters, Setting, Plot & Theme (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you the elements of a story. I will cover characters, setting, plot and theme. You will understand the who of the story-the characters, the where and when of the story-the setting, the different plots of the plot,...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - 'Big Picture' Questions in Prose Fiction Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Welcome to the first lesson on Powering through Prose! This lesson will explore the ‘big picture’ elements of analysing prose fiction. Find out about narrative purpose, structure, setting, perspective and characterisation. You’ll...
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...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Destroying Drama - Essential Techniques for Analysing Drama (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
In this second lesson, we’ll dominate the essential techniques in theatrical drama. Our main focus will be on how playwrights create characterisation, use staging and the conventions of genre. The lesson includes quick revision of basic...
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...
Curated Video
Establishing a Clear and Engaging Beginning in Narrative Writing
In this lesson, we learned about the importance of establishing a situation at the beginning of a narrative. This includes introducing the characters, setting, and kickoff events that ease the reader into the story. Without a clear...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores attitudes towards gender in King Lear. See the chaotic consequences when gender roles are broken; decide for yourself whether Shakespeare is challenging or reinforcing...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 8 - Characters with Long Ears
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the 8th...
Oxford Comma
Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Intro and Chapter One
Welcome to the first video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the background of the author and genera, meet our three main characters, discuss the importance of the...