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Curated Video
Sensory Words and Phrases
Sensory Words and Phrases explores sensory words and phrases by identifying examples in literature.
Curated Video
Senses in Poems
“Senses in Poems” identifies words used in poetry that appeal to the senses.
Curated Video
Synesthesia: Perceiving the World Differently
This video explores different types of synesthesia, such as seeing sounds, tasting words, and associating colors with numbers. It highlights the historical background, prevalence, and various tests used to identify this unique ability.
Curated Video
Comparing poems about place and home
Pupil outcome: I can identify similarities and differences between poems about place, home and identity. Key learning points: - Comparative and correlative conjunctions are useful when explaining similarities and differences. -...
Creek View Elementary School
Vimeo: How Does the Author Use Sensory Details to Introduce the Setting?
Watch an educator read a picture book, and practice identifying the sensory details as clues about the setting. [1:38]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Describing Style
This tutorial focuses on describing an author's style. It explains the five main elements constituting style: syntax, diction, punctuation, sensory details, and literary/rhetorical devices. It lists nine common writing styles and gives...