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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1, Scene 2 Analysis
This video dives into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Peter Quince and his aspiring theater troupe as they prepare for a play. Discover the humorous dynamics and the significance of their roles,...
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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1, Scene 1 Analysis
This video provides an in-depth analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Discover the complexities of the love triangle, the role of control in relationships, and the major themes introduced by...
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language and Plot: Spoiler Alerts?
This video delves into the introduction of the central characters, Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The discussion explores the thematic significance of "star-crossed lovers" and the fatalistic language used to...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Performance: Gremio and Lucentio, Lines 140-155
This performance from "The Taming of the Shrew" Act 1, Scene 2, focuses on the conversation between Gremio and Lucentio about the preparation of books for Bianca. The scene highlights Gremio's instructions to ensure the books are bound...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Hermia
This video segment provides an analysis of Hermia's dream and her reaction upon waking to find Lysander missing in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It highlights the emotional and psychological dimensions of...
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The Taming of the Shrew Resource Movie: Patriarchy
Join us as we delve into Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and uncover the pervasive theme of patriarchy woven throughout the narrative. In this discussion, we explore how the power dynamics and societal structures of Shakespeare's...
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The Taming of the Shrew Summary
This video provides a comprehensive analysis of the opening act of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the introduction of Christopher Sly and the intricate play-within-a-play structure. It explores themes of deception,...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Interview: Petruchio and Kate
This video offers an in-depth exploration of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dramatic interactions and mistaken identities that drive the plot forward. The discussion highlights key themes such...
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Macbeth 1.1 Performance: The Witches, Lines 1-13
This video covers the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the three witches set the tone for the play's themes of chaos and moral ambiguity. They discuss the time and place of their next meeting and introduce the paradoxical...
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Resurrecting Zora Neale Hurston | American Masters: Alice Walker
Zora Neale Hurston, her life, her work as an anthropologist recording the customs and speech of southern Black people, and her novels would have remained largely ignored if not for the efforts of Alice Walker. An American Masters video...
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The Symbolism of Sunflower Seeds in Ghost
Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a coming-of-age book that resonates with teenagers who have experienced childhood trauma. Explore the novel with an interactive resource that focuses on the author's use of symbolism, particularly with...
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Chosen Family and The Outsiders
Can you choose your family after all? The greasers in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders are as close as family, even though only Pony Boy and his brothers are related. A short video features commentary by hip-hop artist Danny Boy O'Connor...
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The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble
Aesop's fable about two trees that disagree demonstrates how to handle conflict among an audience. After listening to an audio retelling of "The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble," writers complete an analysis activity to identify the...
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The Kingdom of the Lion
If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. After listening to an audio recording of Aesop's "The Kingdom of the Lion," readers discuss the moral and new vocabulary with a series of comprehension questions.
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The Salt Merchant and His Donkey
Is choosing an easy path always the best decision? Aesop's fable "The Salt Merchant and His Donkey" challenges individuals to consider the question as they read about a donkey that makes choices to lessen his load. The writing activity...
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The Rooster and the Pearl
How do individuals determine value? Middle school students read Aesop's fable "The Rooster and the Pearl" and complete a narrative writing activity to learn that precious things are for those that can prize them.
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The Piglet, the Sheep, and the Goat
How is a pig different from a sheep and a goat? Learners read about each animal in Aesop's fable "The Piglet, the Sheep, and the Goat" and consider different perspectives. Complete with an audio recording and writing activity about a...
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The Miser and His Gold
Why have precious belongings if you're not using them? Aesop's fable "The Miser and His Gold" includes an audio recording, text version, and writing activity about possible alternatives for the protagonist based on the moral of the story.
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The Jay and the Peacock
What determines the worth of a person? Challenge pupils to identify theme and analyze characterization with Aesop's fable "The Jay and the Peacock." Readers answer a series of comprehension questions after listening to an audio version...
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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull
Can ignorance sometimes be a blessing? See what your class thinks as they identify the theme of Aesop's fable "The Herdsman and the Lost Bull" and analyze character motivations within the text. The resource comes with an audiobook...
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The Fisher and the Little Fish
A resource on Aesop's "The Fisher and the Little Fish" is off the hook! Learn what happens when a small fish implores for its freedom, promising to return when it can be a more delectable meal, with an audio version of the fable and a...
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The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin
Have you ever tried to be someone you're not? Aesop's "The Donkey in the Lion's Skin" features a donkey who dresses up as a frightening predator—but whose loud bray betrays his identity. Learners stop reading before they reach the ending...
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The Hart in the Ox-Stall
Take the bull by its horns with an audio retelling of Aesop's fable "The Hart in the Ox-Stall." Part of a larger set, the resource contains an audiobook recording and text passage. After listening to the story, class members then...
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The Dog and the Wolf
See why a wolf would rather starve alone than join a family in Aesop's "The Dog and the Wolf." After listening to an audio retelling of the fable, learners answer four literary analysis questions about characterization, plot, and...