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The Persuasive Letter
Mr. Griot teaches the elements of persuasive writing. He reads a persuasive letter written to persuade the local TV station to keep a popular show from being canceled.
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Word Parts: Syllables
Mr. Griot explains how to identify number of syllables and vowel sounds in a word.
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What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
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Your Final Score Is Your First Draft
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
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Your Final Score Is Your First Draft
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
Curated Video
What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dan Ariely - Misbelief: Understanding People Who Have Very Different Beliefs
In this talk, Dan Ariely discusses his book "Misbelief," which examines the psychology behind the adoption of unusual beliefs. He notes the rise of misinformation and identity politics, particularly following significant events like the...
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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Modeling Word Problems
Mr. Addit explains how keywords help to determine whether a word problem is an addition or subtraction problem. He then models how to solve word problems.
Great Big Story
Meet the Teenagers Fighting to Save Our Planet
Follow the inspiring story of young climate activists taking a stand for our planet in New York City.
Great Big Story
This Uncrackable Code Is Puzzling the CIA
Delve into the enigma of Kryptos, a mysterious sculpture at the heart of the CIA headquarters, challenging code-breakers for three decades. Meet Elonka Dunin, a puzzle enthusiast, and artist Jim Sanborn, the creator of Kryptos, as they...
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Cracking the Uncrackable Code
A 30-year unsolved puzzle at CIA headquarters has captivated cryptanalysts worldwide, with artist Jim Sanborn holding the key.
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What’s the Word on Adverb Alley?
Mr. Griot visits Adverb Alley and interviews customers at a sports shop while he listens to their responses for adverbs in sentences.
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The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records
Explore the fascinating and clandestine world of music rebellion in Soviet Russia through the lens of x-ray records. In the era of strict censorship, ingenious individuals defied the government's bans on Western music by creating bootleg...
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How Surfers Are Rallying for Black Lives Matter
In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, Lou Harris, the East Coast founder of the Black Serpent Association, harnessed the power of surfing to bring together over 300 people in Rockaway, New York. Lou, who provides free surf and...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Interview with the Capulets
This video captures a tense confrontation in Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Lord Capulet harshly insists that Juliet marry Paris. The interaction highlights Lord Capulet's authority and frustration, contrasting...
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Macbeth 5.1 Interview: Doctor and Gentlewoman
This video explores the critical encounter in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the doctor and the gentlewoman discuss Lady Macbeth's troubling sleepwalking incidents. Viewers will gain insights into the psychological...
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Macbeth 4.1 Interview: Macbeth
This video delves into Macbeth's intense meeting with the witches in Act 4, Scene 1, where he seeks knowledge of the future despite the potential consequences. The scene explores themes of power, fate, and the supernatural as Macbeth...
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Opera underground, Alexis Cregger brings classics to NYC subways
Discover how Alexis Cregger and The Opera Collective transform NYC subways with opera, touching lives.
Great Big Story
Lizzo's journey of silence to empowerment
Explore how Lizzo transformed her period of silence into a powerful voice for activism and self-acceptance.
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Julius Caesar 2.4 Interview: Portia and the Soothsayer
This video presents a dramatic interaction between Portia and a soothsayer, as they discuss a secret plan involving Brutus on the day Caesar is to go to the Senate. Portia, struggling with the burden of keeping her husband Brutus’s plans...
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The Camels Grumpy Day
The camels, Bernard and Nora, are very out of sorts so Mr. Peek calls in Dr. Sue, who diagnoses a bad case of the grumps!
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.