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Klara and the Sun: A(I) New Type of Novel
Klara and the Sun bears a striking resemblance to Never Let Me Go. Both novels follow a young female character who faces prejudice, the unknown, and mortality. Meanwhile a young male outcast sees the truths of the society better than his...
Rock 'N Learn
Learn to Read with Phonics | Short Vowels, Consonants, Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words | Part 1 of 4
Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn Phonics. Part 1 of our 4-part series covers short vowels, beginning consonants with vowels, oral blending, rhyming words, double consonants, story practice, and more. This...
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Ending Explained! Chopin's "Story of an Hour"
A short look into an even shorter story. In just two pages, Chopin takes readers on a journey of grief and how the oppressive forces in society can drive people to the most startling of discoveries. In this video we'll look at how Chopin...
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#4 Summarize a Book with the 5W’s (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to summarize with the 5 W's as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of summarizing and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Identifying Key Ideas - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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TOP 10 MUST see films & MUST read books for ENGLISH LEARNERS
5 Books every English student should read, and 5 Films every English Learner should see. Add your recommendations to the comments box below.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe? - Scott Peeples
The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator's chamber. A beating heart buried under the floorboards. Poe's macabre and innovative stories of gothic horror have left a timeless mark...
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Tongue in Cheek
Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is ‘The Ingoldsby Legends’ and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this “great book” to...
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Tongue in Cheek
Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is 'The Ingoldsby Legends' and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this "great book" to...
Curated Video
Learn English with a Short Story: In a World of Our Own
Are you ready to learn English with a short story? In a World of Our Own is a story created for English learners as a listening resource. Captions are provided to aid your listening. This is episode 77 of the English Like A Native...
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How to Write a Short Story
A short story is a great way to try your hand at creative writing. These steps will help you to write a short story that expresses your unique point of view.
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Reading 'Propping Up the Line', a short story about World War One by Ian Beck
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in ‘Propping Up The Line’, including commenting on some of the choices Beck made. Key learning points: - ‘Propping Up The Line’ is a short story by Ian Beck written using a third person narrative...
TED Talks
TED: How webtoons are changing movies and TV | Hyeonmi Kim
Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi Kim. They're called webtoons: comic-like illustrations published in short segments and meant to be read on a smartphone in five to 10...
National Geographic
Earthrise: The Story of the Photo that Changed the World | Short Film Showcase
In 1968, three NASA astronauts became the first humans to orbit the Moon. The Apollo 8 mission also captured a photograph of Earth from space that forever changed the way we saw ourselves. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get...
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Saving Bumblebees Became This Photographer's Mission | Short Film Showcase
Natural history photographer Clay Bolt is on a multi-year quest to tell the stories of our native bees, and one elusive species – the Rusty-patched Bumble Bee – has become his ‘white whale.’ ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡...
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How Sand Mining Destroys One Home to Build Another | Short Film Showcase
As Singapore dredges sand out from beneath Cambodia’s mangroves one woman is faced with the erasure of her beloved home. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About...
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Soccer is Kickstarting Joy For Kids Living in This Refugee Camp | Short Film Showcase
Children living in Jordan's Za'atari Refugee Camp have a space to "empty their sorrows" by playing the sport. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film...
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In a Dangerous Slum, She's Empowering 'Grandmothers' to Fight Back | Short Film Showcase
Beatrice Nyariara lives in Korogocho, one of Nairobi’s most dangerous slums. She is helping women feel empowered to take back their community. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase:...
National Geographic
Why Is Kidney Disease on the Rise in Peru? | Short Film Showcase
Mary Pacherres has been on dialysis for eight years to treat her chronic kidney disease, which is impacting rural communities throughout Peru. Both of her brothers died from the same disease. While the exact causes are still unknown,...
National Geographic
How This Former Child Soldier Became an Ultrarunning Prodigy | Short Film Showcase
Meet Mira Rai—Nepal’s first female sports star and the 2017 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. In this short film by Lloyd Belcher, follow Mira Rai's journey from village girl to ultrarunning superstar. ➡ Subscribe:...
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United by Ping Pong, These Players Find Community in a New York Park | Short Film Showcase
A powerful look at how outdoor ping pong tables, set up in the heart of New York City, are welcoming players from all walks of life. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase:...
National Geographic
A Breathtaking Race with One of Sweden's Best Jockeys | Short Film Showcase
With over 10,000 races under his belt, jockey Per-Anders Gråberg handles the curves of the track like a Formula One driver in this equally risky profession. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase:...
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He Tastes Water Like Some Taste Wine. Meet a Water Sommelier | Short Film Showcase
Martin Riese is part of a very small pool of sommeliers who have made a profession out of tasting and judging water. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short...
National Geographic
See a Salamander Grow From a Single Cell in this Incredible Time-lapse | Short Film Showcase
Witness the ‘making of’ a salamander from fertilization to hatching in this six minute time-lapse. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The...
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