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The Whisper of the Woods
I shot this on location in the UK's New Forest National Park, a haven of wild heaths and ancient woodlands, sheltering an oasis of wildlife. I visit the woods quite often - once a week, if I'm able - but year by year I can see the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 2
In this continuation of the interview with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the focus is on the consequences of Puck's misapplication of the love potion. The video delves into discussions about the...
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William Shakespeare: The Surprisingly Uplifting Sonnet 30
Mr. Griot introduces the sonnets of William Shakespeare by reading Sonnet 30 and discussing the meaning of the text as well as the theme of the poem.
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Robert Frost: American Poet
Students discover facts about the famous poet, Robert Frost, as Mr. Griot reads and discusses a brief biography.
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Oh, How My Tree Inspires Me
Mr. Griot reviews figurative language and writes an original poem. He uses the poem to identify examples of simile, metaphor, idioms, personification, and alliteration.
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Julius Caesar 3.3 Interview: Cinna the Poet
In this video, a mix-up leads to a humorous yet tense situation where Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. As he tries to explain his identity and defend his innocence, the misunderstanding escalates, highlighting the...
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
Bedtime History
O Captain, My Captain By Walt Whitman
Listen to the famous American poem about the death of Abraham Lincoln and the poet who wrote it.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Stephanie Burt - We Are Mermaids: Poems " "
Stephanie Burt is a literary critic and poet at Harvard University. In this video, she introduces and reads a poem from her latest book "We Are Mermaids," which features a blend of imaginative elements with real-world identities. The...
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Tone and Mood: Crafting the Emotional Landscape of a Story
This video dives into the concepts of tone and mood in storytelling, crucial elements that shape a reader's emotional response. It guides viewers through identifying tone and mood in narratives, emphasizing their roles in creating a...
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The Sounds of Language: Exploring Onomatopoeia
This video delves into the figure of speech onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. It showcases various examples, from the clacking of shoes to the chimes in poems, illustrating how onomatopoeia enhances descriptive...
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Solitude and Intensity: the Romantic Style of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poetry frequently incorporates the color white, not as a symbol of purity or innocence, but as an emblem of intense emotion and passion, exemplified by her use of "white heat" as a metaphor for the soul's fervor....
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Themes and Symbolism in Emily Dickinson's Poems
Emily Dickinson's late poetry often reflects themes of volcanic emotions and explosive psychological states, suggesting a deeply turbulent inner life. Some speculate that Dickinson's reclusiveness and intense emotional expressions in her...
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I WONDER - What Is An Acrostic Poem?
This video is answering the question of what is an acrostic poem.
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I WONDER - What Is Personification?
This video is answering the question of what is personification.
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I WONDER - What Is An Onomatopoeia?
This video is answering the question of what is an onomatopoeia.
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Summarizing a Poem
"Summarizing a Poem" uses the strategy of creating annotated notes to summarize a poem.
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Identifying the Theme of a Poem
"Identifying the Theme of a Poem" demonstrates strategies to use when determining the theme of a poem.
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Poetry Summary
"Poetry Summary" summarizes a poem by using the strategy of taking annotated notes.
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Words That Rhyme
Using the “Clean Up Poem,” Miss Palomine points out the rhyming words and explains how to identify words that rhyme.
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Autumn Action Poem
Miss Palomine shows examples of and explains rhyming words. She uses the action poem “Autumn” and invites the student to perform the actions with her while listening for rhyming words.