TED Talks
Rediscovering Wonder with Technology
David Kwong is a magician and a New York Times crossword puzzle constructor who believes that magic tricks are like puzzles, designed to intrigue and challenge our minds. To him, the essence of wonder lies in experiences that defy...
MinuteEarth
This Is Not A Bug
It’s common to call creepy crawlies bugs, but because entomologists refer to a specific class of insects as bugs, it’s wrong to call other things bugs - right?
SciShow
Let me consult the codex. | Tangents Clip #shorts #SciShow #SciShowTangents
Let me consult the codex. | Tangents Clip #shorts #SciShow #SciShowTangents
Curated Video
Printed vs. Digital
New ReviewA video titled "Print vs. Digital" that tells how to use print and digital resources to learn word meanings and etymologies.
Curated Video
Silent letters: the 'gn' spelling
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with 'gn' representing the 'n' phoneme. Key learning points: - 'gn' can be a representation of the 'n' phoneme. - The representation 'gn' is usually found at the start or end of a word. - How to spell the...
Curated Video
French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)
Pupil outcome: I can spell /g/ and /k/ sounds using the French derived spellings 'gue' and 'que'. Key learning points: - Words that contain the /g/ sound spelt 'gue' often come from the French language. - Words that contain the /k/ sound...
Curated Video
Revising spelling patterns linked to etymology
Pupil outcome: I can spell words of French, Greek and Latin origin. Key learning points: - In words of French origin, the 'sh' sound is generally spelt 'ch', the 'g' sound is 'gue' and the 'k' sound is 'que'. - In words of Latin origin,...
Curated Video
Synonyms and antonyms
Pupil outcome: I can use synonyms and antonyms in a range of sentence types. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by meaning. - Synonyms can be used by writers to vary vocabulary choice and create text flow. -...
Curated Video
Spelling words with Greek and Latin etymology
Pupil outcome: I can spell words of Greek and Latin origin including spellings 'sc', 'ch' and 'ph'. Key learning points: - The /s/ sound in Latin-origin words is generally spelt 'sc'. - The /k/ sound in Greek-origin words is generally...
Curated Video
Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound
Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the letters 'ch' to make a /k/ sound. Key learning points: - In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ch' makes the /k/ sound. - How to spell the curriculum words: stomach, important and...
Curated Video
Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ph' to make a /f/ sound
Pupil outcome: I can spell words that use the letters 'ph' to make a /f/ sound. Key learning points: - In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ph' makes the /f/ sound - How to spell the curriculum words: vegetable, language, library...
Curated Video
French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
Pupil outcome: I can spell the /sh/ sound using the French derived spelling 'ch'. Key learning points: - The /sh/ sound can be spelt 'sh' or 'ch'. - Many words in the English language come from other languages. - Words that contain the...
Curated Video
Spelling words with French etymology
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with French-origin spellings 'ch', 'gue' and 'que'. Key learning points: - The 'sh' sound in words of French origin is generally spelt 'ch'. - The 'g' sound in words of French origin is generally spelt...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with small or thin words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'shrivelled', 'squat' and 'willowy' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Shrivelled' is an adjective which means wrinkled or shrunken. - 'Squat' is an adjective which means short...
Curated Video
Synonyms, antonyms, prepositions and adverbs
Pupil outcome: I can identify how specific words act on the meaning of a sentence. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by common features, patterns or meaning. - Synonyms and antonyms can be used by writers to vary...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with dark and rainy words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'dreary', 'ominous' and 'splattered' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Dreary is an adjective which means boring or miserable. - Ominous is an adjective which means scary,...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with stormy words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'lashing', 'tempestuous' and 'torrential' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Lashing' is an adjective which means thrashing or beating. - 'Tempestuous' is an adjective which means...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing. - 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with eyes
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'fiery', 'steely' and 'vacant' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Fiery' is an adjective which means hot-tempered, passionate or burning. - 'Steely' is an adjective which means...
Curated Video
More rich vocabulary associated with cold words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'frosty', 'numbing' and 'penetrating' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Frosty' is an adjective which means freezing or icy. - 'Numbing' is an adjective which means ice-cold or...
Curated Video
Rich vocabulary associated with cold words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'biting', 'brisk' and 'excruciating' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Biting is an adjective which means bitter, cold or harsh. - Brisk is an adjective which means sharp or...
Advocate of Wordz
What is Poetry?
In the inaugural episode of this new webseries "Poetry Defined," we tackle our series' namesake. We define what poetry is and briefly explore its etymology. This will set-up the rest of this series moving forward.
Makematic
The Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the United States’ national bird and a symbol of strength, freedom, and power that features on many government buildings, documents and even the one-dollar bill.
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.4 Word Nerd: "curfew"
This video explores the historical context and evolution of the term "curfew." The discussion details how medieval towns implemented curfews to prevent fires by requiring all domestic cooking fires to be extinguished by a certain time,...