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From Word to Number Form
From Word to Number Form shows how to convert mathematical expressions from word form to number form without solving by using understanding of operations.
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Review for You: Parts of Speech
Mr. Griot conducts a brief review of the parts of speech preposition, interjection, and conjunction by completing activities designed to identify and use them.
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Use the Keys to Unlock the Meaning
Mr. Griot demonstrates how to use Greek and Latin affixes and root words to understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.
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An Author’s Important Tools
Mr. Griot uses a nonfiction narrative about John Adams to show how an author’s use of words can create a mood and evoke the senses and that an author always has a purpose for writing.
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Airplanes and Clouds
Mr. Griot explains prepositions and prepositional phrases and gives hints about how to remember and identify them.
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Who Said What?
Mr. Griot shows how to punctuate a sentence when writing direct quotes.
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Review for You:Prepositions, Interjections, and Conjunctions
Mr. Griot reviews prepositions, interjections, and conjunctions and provides discussion and strategies for the identification and function of each in the sentence.
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What Did Those Famous Words Mean?
Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.
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Symbols to Remind Us
Mr. Griot explains American symbols and their meanings, focusing especially on the lyrics to the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
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What Does It Mean and What Does It Mean to You?
Mr. Griot introduces the terms denotation and connotation and discusses the literal and implied meanings of words.
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Use the Context to Get Your Clues
Mr. Griot demonstrates how to use context clues to figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words.
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That Changes Things
Mr. Griot teaches some common Greek and Latin affixes and root words and shows how using roots, prefixes, and suffixes affect the meanings of words.
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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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Denotation and Connotation
Mr. Griot explains the difference between the meanings of connotation and denotation.
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macbeth
In this video, Macbeth reflects on the realization that he cannot be defeated by anyone born of a woman, as Macduff was delivered through a cesarean section. Despite this revelation, Macbeth's resolve to fight on is evident,...
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Macbeth 5.4 Interview with Macbeth
This video provides an analysis of Act 5, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the strategic use of Birnam Wood by the advancing army as a form of camouflage, fulfilling the witches' prophecy. The scene's importance in...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Scene Summary
In this scene from "Julius Caesar," the armies of Brutus and Cassius prepare to engage in the decisive battle of Philippi against Antony and Octavius. Tensions escalate as the generals exchange verbal jabs before the fight. The looming...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Interview: Brutus and Cassius
This video examines the crucial moments before the battle of Philippi in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." It highlights the strategic discussions between Brutus and Cassius, and their confrontation with Antony and Octavius. The content...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Interview: Antony and Octavius
This video explores the strategic maneuvers and confrontations between Brutus, Cassius, Antony, and Octavius leading up to the battle at Philippi in Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The video provides an analysis of the tactical...
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Learn to Read - CVCC and CCVC Words - Blending Practice
Blending is a key skill that will help improve your child's reading ability. Use this video to practice your child's blending skills. This video uses Group 1 sounds to make simple CVCC and CCVC words.
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y' Sound | Learn Phonics | y words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'y' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'y' sound.
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g' Sound | Learn Phonics | g words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'g' sound with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'g' sound.
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ss Sound | Learn Phonics | ss words | Learn to Read | British Teacher
Explore the 'ss' digraph with Miss Phonics. Learn how to identify the sound, write the sound and read words that use the 'ss' sound.