Instructional Video18:18
Cerebellum

Understanding Hamlet: Hamlet In Turmoil

9th - 12th
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Hamlet rejects Ophelia...
Instructional Video8:24
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Drama - Action And Theme

9th - 12th
The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...
Instructional Video7:59
Cerebellum

The Elements Of Drama - Characters

9th - 12th
The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...
Instructional Video10:36
Cerebellum

Understanding Othello: Cassio's Fight

9th - 12th
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Lago plies Cassio with alcohol and Cassio becomes difficult and starts to fight, he is subsequently stripped of his...
Instructional Video7:25
Cerebellum

The Renaissance - Music, Literature And Theatre

9th - 12th
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video discusses...
Instructional Video11:48
Cerebellum

Understanding Macbeth: Lady Macbeth Wants To Kill The King

9th - 12th
Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Lady Macbeth recieves a letter from her husband telling her about what they said. She wants to kill the King so that she...
Instructional Video23:45
Cerebellum

Understanding Macbeth: The Culmination Of Macbeth's Actions

9th - 12th
Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Lady Macbeth guilty about the Kings murder commits suicide. Macbeth hears of the English army advancing on his castle....
Instructional Video1:08
Visual Learning Systems

Exploring Earth, Sun, and Moon: Introduction

3rd - 8th
Upon viewing the Exploring Earth, Sun, and Moon video series, students will be able to do the following: Cite some of the characteristics of Earth which make it unique in our solar system, including: Earth's moderate temperature, the...
Instructional Video4:46
PBS

Career Connections | Senior Vice President of Theatre Operations

6th - 12th
What's involved in making sure the show does go on? Go behind the curtain with Gina Vernaci, the senior vice president of theatre operations for the second largest theatre district in the United States. Vernaci details all the roles she...
Interactive3:27
British Council

Romeo and Juliet

3rd - 7th Standards
An engaging video featuring William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is accompanied by six activities designed to reinforce vocabulary, story elements, and comprehension. Scholars match words to pictures, place events in sequential order,...
Instructional Video5:03
TED-Ed

Why Should You Read "Waiting for Godot"?

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Sometimes life feels like a tragic comedy. A video about the play Waiting for Godot describes the play as a tragic comedy. Viewers see a summary of the famous drama and its history before answering multiple-choice and open-ended...
Instructional Video5:10
Curated OER

Richard III Newscast

6th - 12th
Review the main events in the play Richard III using this resource. Learners created a video newscast in which they describe the plot. It is a creative and motivating way to discuss this material.
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Describe How a Playwright Builds Suspense

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to describe how a playwright builds suspense by using clues in the setting, stage directions, and dialogue. [6:01]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Determine the Theme of a Drama

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to determine the theme of a drama by asking yourself what the audience can learn from the story. Login gives access to a copy of a Little Red Riding-Hood play, a slideshow, and a student handout. [6:18]
Audio
Internet Multicasting Service

Ims, Harper Audio: Lorraine Hansberry

9th - 10th
This website provides audio files of four separate scenes from Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." Short descriptions accompany each scene. Audio clips are available in ".au," ".gsm", and ".ra" formats.