Bloomberg
Evergrande Woes Spread to China’s $12 Trillion Local Market
Oct.08 -- After months of resilience in the face of concern over China Evergrande Group, the country’s $12 trillion domestic credit market has begun to show signs of strain. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Choong Wilkins reports on “Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
European Gas Surge, China Loan Rates, Fed: 3-Minute MLIV
Mark Cudmore and Anna Edwards break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets Europe." For up to the minute market intelligence and insight, click MLIV.
Bloomberg
Markets Digest the Fed, Hawkish ECB: 3-Minute MLIV
Mark Cudmore and Dani Burger break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets: Europe." For up to the minute market intelligence and insight, click MLIV.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Portugal, America's 'second California in Europe'
Less violence, a lower cost of living, economic prospects and free medical care - sounds like the "dolce vita" for many Americans who have decided, in large numbers, to move to this new-found paradise: Portugal (Footage by AFPTV via...
Bloomberg
QIA CEO on Plans to Reposition $450 Billion Portfolio
Qatar Investment Authority Chief Executive Officer Mansoor Al Mahmoud discusses plans for investment opportunities in Europe, Asia and the US in sectors such as venture capital, fintech and sports. He talks with Bloomberg Television's...
Bloomberg
Vaccine Investments Will Have Tremendous Return: IMF's Gaspar
Apr.08 -- IMF Fiscal Affairs Department Director Vitor Gaspar says investing in Covid-19 vaccinations will lead to big benefits for the global economy. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Developing Research Questions
This YouTube video lesson focuses on developing research questions by choosing topics of personal interest; filtering them for theme, time, and place; and choosing questions that are debatable, plausible, and consequential.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tess of the D'urbervilles 1: What's in a Name?
Students explore major themes and the importance of characterization in this excerpt from MASTERIECE's 2008 version of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. When the young and naive Tess Durbeyfield first meets her "cousin," the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tess of the D'urbervilles
In this collection of these three video clips from MASTERIECE: Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," discover how the literary themes of love, honesty, and betrayal are conveyed in the film adaptation of Hardy's classic novel "Tess...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "Alfie"
Read "Alfie" with Emmy Weissman from NYC Children's Theater. This story, written by Thyra Heder, is about a girl and her pet turtle who disappears. [12:30]
Other
The Only Way You Will Ever Need to Teach Theme [You Tube Video]
Middle school teacher Sara Johnson describes how she teaches the concept of theme. This video combines a sound explanation of the term and some classroom techniques she uses to reinforce understanding with her students.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Motif
Notes introducing and providing examples of motif. A chart also helps students understand the difference between motif, symbol, and theme. Examples are provided from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and Ethan Frome by...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine a Text's Central Idea by Analyzing the Author's Claims
In this video, you will learn how to determine an author's central idea by analyzing the author's claims. [3:51]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Infer an Author's Message
In this lesson, you will learn how to make inferences about an author's message by looking at character development. A slideshow and student handout are included with site login. [7:43]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine an Author's Message by Analyzing Character Development
In this video, you will learn how to determine an author's message by analyzing character development. RL.11-12.3 Auth choice story elem [5:56]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine the Theme of a Myth
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the theme of a myth by identifying its purpose. Login gives access to two additional videos. [2:58]
Other
Flocabulary: Five Elements of a Story
A music video [3:42] about the five elements of a story: setting, plot, characters, conflict, and theme. Includes downloadable student handouts.
EngageNY
Engage Ny: Grade 5 Ela: Theme of a Story Rl 5.1, Rl 5.2, Sl.5.1
In this teacher-modeled lesson with a fifth-grade class, students are guided in how to find text evidence that demonstrates the challenges the main character is facing, how to relate those challenges to the themes in the story, and how...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Literary Elements and Techniques: Theme
Learn how to identify theme in a literary work in this short animated video [2:26] from WNET.
PBS
Pbs: The Civil War Era: Words Like Freedom
This video presents a "poetic concert" featuring the words of three African-American writers: Sojourner Truth, Naomi Long Madgett, and Nikki Giovanni. Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [8:10]
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Toys in Space by Mini Grey: Book Trailer
This video [0:37] is a book preview for Mini Grey's children's book entitled Toys in Space. A very silly (not-too-scary) story about losing a beloved toy. From ever-inventive, award-winning author-illustrator Mini Grey comes a hilarious...