Instructional Video16:04
The Learning Depot

Elements of Literary Fiction: Characters, Setting, Plot, Theme, and Point of View

12th - Higher Ed
Literary elements are the technical components in all narrative stories. They are the universal and essential elements of all narrative fiction. And all are integral to creating the basic structure of a story in an engaging, compelling,...
Instructional Video5:40
Curated Video

#6 Elements of a Story--Characters, Setting, Plot & Theme (Reading Comprehension)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I teach you the elements of a story. I will cover characters, setting, plot and theme. You will understand the who of the story-the characters, the where and when of the story-the setting, the different plots of the plot,...
Instructional Video4:26
Curated Video

Theme Development

K - 8th
A video entitled “Theme Development” which explores specific examples of how the theme of a personal narrative can be indirectly conveyed.
Instructional Video7:35
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Fiction - Understanding Theme's

9th - 12th
The Elements of Fiction - Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson . these are just three of the renowned authors whose work is cited in The Elements of Fiction, which explores: Plot elements, character, conflict, flashback,...
Instructional Video8:24
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Drama - Action And Theme

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video6:22
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Drama - Plot And Genre

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Theme Collage

K - 8th
This is a video entitled “Theme Collage” which models how to determine the theme of a complete literary text.
Instructional Video7:59
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Drama - Characters

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video19:40
Curated Video

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': identifying key themes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can continue to understand and recall the plot, as well as explore some of the key themes. Key learning points: - The books in Martha’s room move on their own, introducing an element of the supernatural. - Ravens help to...
Instructional Video0:33
Curated Video

Hamlet 3.3 "Heart with Strings of Steel”

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," examining Claudius' internal struggle and inability to repent due to his hardened heart and pride. The analysis highlights key metaphors and themes of sin and redemption,...
Instructional Video24:54
Curated Video

The Taming of the Shrew Summary

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a comprehensive analysis of the opening act of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the introduction of Christopher Sly and the intricate play-within-a-play structure. It explores themes of deception,...
Instructional Video12:04
Englishing

ESL - Literary Devices (Tone, Allusion, Analogy and Juxtaposition)

9th - Higher Ed
Literary devices are divided by literary elements and literary techniques. In this lesson, Mr. P. will focus on the literary devices of tone, allusion, analogy and juxtaposition. He will make reference to Shakespeare's classics Romeo and...
Podcast5:57
Book Club for Kids

What Motivated the Author of "When You Reach Me"

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Books allow us to transcend the world we live in, but they also help us to connect to the people and places around us. In this audio story, several young students at a school in Washington D.C. talk about the plot, characterization,...
Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

Learning R for Data Visualization (Video 13)

Higher Ed
R is on the rise and showing itself as a powerful option in many software development domains. At its core, R is a statistical programming language that provides impressive tools for data mining and analysis, creating high-level...
Instructional Video4:13
Curated Video

A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 1

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores a key segment from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," specifically focusing on the interaction between Oberon and Puck. It delves into the plot involving the magical flower love-in-idleness...
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

Narrative Conclusion

9th - Higher Ed
This video is about writing a conclusion for a narrative story.
Instructional Video11:45
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Crash Course

Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play: Crash Course Theater #10

9th - 12th Standards
In the Middle Ages, theater left the church of moved outside to a secular stage. An interesting video describes the transition from pulpit to public venue, discussing common plot lines and other aspects of medieval drama. Animated...
Instructional Video5:08
TED-Ed

Why Should You Read "Hamlet"?

9th - 12th Standards
Romeo may appeal to more romantic students, but the broodier teenagers in your class are bound to relate to the melancholic, inward-facing Hamlet. Show an enthralling video that summarizes plot elements, characterization, and the...
Instructional Video
Other

Flocabulary: Five Elements of a Story

4th - 8th Standards
A music video [3:42] about the five elements of a story: setting, plot, characters, conflict, and theme. Includes downloadable student handouts.
Instructional Video
Other

You Tube: Flocabulary Five Things (Elements of a Short Story)

2nd - 5th Standards
Learn about five story elements: plot, character, conflict, theme and setting in this engaging music video. [3:42]
Instructional Video
Leaf Group

Classroom: How to Write an Academic Movie Review

9th - 10th Standards
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write a movie review including being open to the film, beginning with positive points, and noting all of the elements of the film. [2:54]