TED-Ed
TED-ED: What makes a poem a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
What exactly makes a poem - a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable...
Curated Video
William Shakespeare: The Surprisingly Uplifting Sonnet 30
Mr. Griot introduces the sonnets of William Shakespeare by reading Sonnet 30 and discussing the meaning of the text as well as the theme of the poem.
Cerebellum
Shakespeare In London: Christopher Marlowe Is Killed
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Christopher Marlowe is killed in a brawl. This video is part 4 of the series 'Understanding Shakespeare:...
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Shakespeare In London: Romeo And Juliet
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Discussion of Shakespeare's most favourite romatic play Romeo and Juliet. This video is part 6 of the...
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Shakespeare In London: Shakespeare's Sonnets And His Mistress
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Shakespeare's sonnets to a lady are discussed. This video is part 5 of the series 'Understanding...
Curated OER
Sonnet 27
The beauty of poetry is explored in this video about sonnets. A group of learners composed a sonnet and created a video to describe it. It is a creative and interesting presentation that is bound to inspire your class.
Curated OER
Sonnet 23
Motivate your class with this example of a sonnet. This learner-made video can be used to describe what a sonnet is and the importance of imagery.
Crash Course
Crash Course Literature #304: Shakespeare's Sonnets
This video [12:27] focuses on Shakespeare's Sonnets. We're learning about sonnets, and English Literature's best-known purveyor of those fourteen-line paeans, William Shakespeare. We'll look at a few of his biggest hits, including Sonnet...