Author and journalist Dorian Lynskey answers key questions about one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984, which was published 70 years ago. Having written 'The Ministry of Truth' a book specifically about...

In this video, we learn about the life and work of the famous writer Charles Dickens. The video covers his early years, including his family's struggles with debt and his own experience working in a factory as a child. We also learn...

Mortal Enemies or Immortal Kinsmen? In this video, we put poem and prose side by side for 3 rounds. There is also a twist towards the end. I forsee a rematch later this year.

In this lesson you will learn how to identify and describe opinion writing by finding words that show strong feelings, a clear opinion statement, and supporting reasons.

This video is a teacher's lesson on capitalization rules for writers. The teacher explains the importance of capitalization and guides students through examples of correcting capitalization errors in sentences. By following these rules,...

TONY WAGNER currently serves as an Expert In Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab. Prior to this appointment, Tony was the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, and the...

Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...

This video is a lesson about the life and works of Roald Dahl, a famous children's book author. The teacher discusses Dahl's early years and his adventures as a young adult. The teacher then focuses on two of Dahl's most popular books,...

This video is a lesson about the life and works of EB White, a renowned children's book author. The teacher discusses White's background, his major children's books (Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan), and the...

This video is a lesson on correctly punctuating dialogue in writing. The teacher explains the use of quotation marks and commas to indicate when a character is speaking. The students are given practice exercises and examples to reinforce...

Become a better writer in no time! This video will help the student to research for an assignment more effectively. This is part 4 in the series 'English Composition: Writing Basics.'

The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...

This video is a teacher's lesson on how to organize ideas within a paragraph based on the introduction. It emphasizes the importance of aligning the body of the paragraph with the ideas presented in the introduction to ensure clarity and...

In this video, the teacher explains how to acknowledge opposing viewpoints in writing by conceding a weakness in one's argument. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's...

In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...

This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It discusses the importance of a thesis statement in stating the author's opinion and providing evidence to support it. It also explains the role...

The political-violence debate continues following the death of Charlie Kirk, who has been credited by U.S. President Donald Trump for helping build support for the MAGA movement among young people. Craig A. Johnson, University of...

Vancouver's biggest fair, at the Pacific National Exhibition, saw its lowest attendance numbers this century - apart from the three COVID-19 pandemic years. Nick Marino, author of the memoir East Side Story: Growing Up At The PNE, said...

A best-selling Vancouver author has launched a class-action lawsuit against NVIDIA, Meta and two other tech giants. J.B. MacKinnon claims that books he and other Canadian authors wrote were illegally used to train artificial intelligence...

Jonathan Coe is the winner of the 13th European Book Prize with Middle England. Described as a state-of-the-nation novel, it documents the rift in British society after the 2016 Brexit referendum. The British writer received his award at...

Jonathan Coe is the winner of the 13th European Book Prize with "Middle England". Described as a state-of-the-nation novel, it documents the rift in British society after the 2016 Brexit referendum. The British writer received his award...

President Trump is still on the defense when it comes to the contents of the Mueller Report despite claiming “total exoneration,” a claim former administration official Omarosa Manigault Newman says is “insane.”

Marianne Williamson, a 2020 democratic presidential candidate, believes the U.S. is in need of a 'spiritual awakening' ー politically, economically, and internationally.

On the day after Tax Day, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett told Cheddar's J.D Durkin that the underwater popularity of President Trump's tax cuts were the fault of "anti-tax propaganda."