In which John Green concludes teaching you about Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about the historical contexts of Things Fall Apart, including 19th century colonization and 20th century decolonization. We're going to...

New ReviewThis video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...

In this video, we demonstrate how to analyze and evaluate Federalist 51. We start with a quick definition of key literary analysis terms. Then, set the historical and cultural context of the document, examine the text to delineate...

Pupil outcome: I can explore vocabulary that relates to Victorian London and suggest ways of including it in setting descriptions. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Vocabulary can be planned to...

Pupil outcome: I can outline the key events and characters in the first two chapters of ‘Beowulf’ and I can explain the impression given by particular language choices made by the author. Key learning points: - 'Beowulf' is an epic poem...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the authorial, geographical and historical context of 'How to Train Your Dragon'. Key learning points: - Understanding the context of a text enables readers to engage effectively with the content. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can describe some key features of Anglo-Saxon culture and how these are reflected in ‘Beowulf’ and I can explore the structure of the narrative in ‘Beowulf’. Key learning points: - Beowulf was written by Anglo-Saxons in...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of the story in ‘When the Sky Falls’ and I can describe the historical context of the climax of the book. Key learning points: - 'When the Sky Falls' is a complex novel with several plot lines...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth' through the lens of guilt. Key learning points: - Macbeth's initial reaction to the witches' prophecies could reflect his guilt at contemplating regicide. - Shakespeare may depict...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how the author has shaped our initial impressions of key characters in ‘When the Sky Falls’. Key learning points: - 'When the Sky Falls' is set in 1941, during the Second World War. - A 12-year-old boy,...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Oral rehearsal is an important step in the...

TATE MODERN TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER THIS VIEW BANKSIDE POWER STATION ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES IN LONDON MAY SEEM UNREMARKABLE. BUT TO ART LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD IT IS A SITE OF INSPIRATION THIS IS HOME OF TATE MODERN, ONE OF THE MOST...

This video explores a more complex reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlighting the sections that reveal desires outside of traditional pairings and the homoerotic subtext. The discussion includes the relationships between the...

This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...

Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.

This segment explores the etymology and evolving meanings of the word "prodigious," tracing its origins from Latin to its modern usage. The discussion highlights Shakespeare's utilization of the term in a negative sense to convey...

This video delves into the etymology and cultural evolution of the word "portly." It also provides historical context, highlighting Lord Capulet's original usage of the term to describe Romeo as a well-mannered gentleman in Act 1, Scene...

In this performance excerpt from Romeo and Juliet, the Nurse reminisces about Juliet's upcoming birthday, reflecting on her own past and the memory of Susan, Juliet's deceased sister. Through nostalgic dialogue, the Nurse reveals...

In just a few minutes, viewers are introduced to the historical context of 11th-century Scotland and Shakespeare's England, setting the stage for the play's exploration of ambition, loyalty, guilt, and sanity. With engaging narration and...

This video explores the historical and linguistic context of the term "physic" as used in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." It details Macbeth's usage of the term in relation to the relief and pleasure he derives from royal hospitality,...

This video explores a significant scene from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macduff and Malcolm discuss overthrowing Macbeth while in England. The focus shifts to King Edward's supposed miraculous healing powers,...

This video explores the historical and religious context of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," specifically focusing on the practice of preserving relics and its allegorical use in the play. The discussion illuminates how Brutus's reference...

This video explores the nuanced interpretation of the phrase "put to silence" in Shakespeare's use, highlighting the historical context and linguistic evolution surrounding it. This analysis enhances understanding of the political and...

This video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...