Pupil outcome: I can describe Plop’s appearance and personality. Key learning points: - Characterisation is the way an author describes and develops the characters in a story. - Appearance is how a character looks on the outside. -...

Pupil outcome: I can write two analytical paragraphs exploring the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1 of ‘Macbeth’. Key learning points: - In Jacobean England, women had very little power - The female characters in...

This video teaches what a character is and how to identify outside and inside character traits. It teaches how the author shows who the character is based on what the character DOES and SAYS. Knowing the characters helps us understand...

This video is the case for William Blake. I didn’t always have a way into the study of Blake, but a sculpture outside of the British Library gave me a path better understand and love the colorful prints of William Blake.

Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...

Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...

Anime is an abbreviation of the word 'animation'. Outside of Japan though, anime has come to mean a style of Japanese illustration and artwork. Explore the vibrant characters, colorful graphics, and fantastical themes that make the anime...

Pupil outcome: I can read and discuss a section of the build-up in 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, Arrietty explores the outside world and enjoys freedom and nature. - The atmosphere shifts when...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a section of the build-up of ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to build action and suspense leading up to the climax. - In this section of the build-up, Arrietty explores the...

Learn about the planets in our solar system! This video proves some fun facts about each planet that children will love. Preschoolers and toddlers can enjoy pictures and video of the planets while learning about these...

The 52nd Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1992. (clip of Bush- read my lips, no new taxes) Yeah, George H.W. Bush had alienated most conservatives by straight up breaking that pledge. I mean, man, he...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the perspective of an outsider in ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Characters such as Caliban can be used as inspiration, when creating characters who are outsiders - Ariel, Caliban and Miranda can be...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what Simon represents in 'Lord of the Flies'. Key learning points: - Arguably, Simon is characterised as a self-imposed an outsider. - Simon is thoughtful, insightful and spiritual, and has a deep...

In this video, Jade the Giraffe and Kiwi explore the power of creativity and curiosity while decorating a holiday tree. With the help of their friends and some recycled materials, they create a beautiful star for the tree and celebrate...

Make sure that you share this video with your students or your child in October. In this video I review the definition of an adjective. I go over adjectives that describe the inside and outside of a pumpkin. Then we look at...

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is an astrophysics Explorer-class mission between NASA and MIT. After launching in 2017, TESS will use four cameras to scan the entire sky, searching for planets outside our Solar...

Hatsune Miku, who is currently the biggest pop star in Japan, isn't a human at all. She's a "vocaloid" — a synthetic performer created using special music-writing software and animated with a hologram avatar. Vocaloids are selling out...

Henry meets a worker bee, outside its hive in a wildlife park. Bee needs to get lots and lots of honey ready for when the Queen Bee arrives on her annual honey inspection but all the other Worker Bees have buzzed off! Henry becomes a...

Henry meets a Leaflet outside a Museum. Henry learns all about the different exhibits at the Museum and what a Tour Guide does. There are lots of tourists (Bags, cameras etc) queuing up for the museum tour but the Tour Guide got lost in...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the changes in Othello's character in Act 4, Scene 1. Key learning points: - Othello’s fit robs him of his ability to speak, the trait that distinguishes humans from animals. - Consumed by jealousy, he has...

The Ivy Girl Academy is a leadership training program for teenage girls in South Jordan, Utah, and it culminates with a pageant that's a little different from the typical kind of beauty...

Superhero impersonators Tyler Watts and Christopher Dennis struggle with homelessness as they ply their trade along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, earning money by posing for pictures with tourists. Character work can be tough work,...

In this video, a playwright shares practical tips for writing and developing plays, including setting aside dedicated writing time, reading aloud, seeking feedback, and incorporating personal quirks and experiences into the work. She...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the importance of letters; how they relay important information and affect the characters emotionally. Key learning points: - Stig and Martha have dinner, but are interrupted by a guttural howl outside. -...