Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Gulliver's Travels instructional video also includes:
- Student Reference
- Join to access all included materials
A five-minute video showcases the children's tale, Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift. While the narrator reads rhymes, an animated Gulliver sets sail to visit several new destinations—each with a fantastic adventure. Clickable links take viewers to the story in bullet-point form, a list of character descriptions, fun facts, and background information on the political relation to the tale.
12 Views
9 Downloads
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Assign a written reflection after watching the video, facilitate a grand conversation to hear learners' thoughts and feelings on what they observed
- Make the video part of English language arts center rotations, instruct pupils to watch the video on classroom computers or personal devices
Classroom Considerations
- If class members watch the link independently, instruct them to use headphones to decrease noise
Pros
- Links provide plenty of additional information
- The animation is eye-catching
Cons
- None