PBS
The Neandertal Burial That Taught Us About Humanity
If we can see ourselves in the way our ancient cousins dealt with death…what else could we have in common?
Crash Course
Symbolism, Realism, and a Nordic Playwright Grudge Match: Crash Course Theater #33
It's a Scandinavian grudge match on Crash Course Theater. We're looking at a couple of the key movements in European theater that deeply influenced the modern theater of today. We'll take a close look at two of the most radical and...
Crash Course
Dada, Surrealism, and Symbolism: Crash Course Theater #37
Watch. Dime. Develop. Powder. Pantry. Dirt. That's right, it's time for a dip into the random, because we're talking about the Dada theater that grew out of Symbolism, and the Surrealist theater that followed Dada. You'll learn about...
TED Talks
Roman Mars: Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you've never noticed
Roman Mars is obsessed with flags -- and after you watch this talk, you might be, too. These ubiquitous symbols of civic pride are often designed, well, pretty terribly. But they don't have to be. In this surprising and hilarious talk...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The secrets of Mozart's "Magic Flute" - Joshua Borths
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Die Zauberflote" ("The Magic Flute") is widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And while it may seem like a childish fairytale at first glance, it's actually full of subversive...
Curated Video
Romantic Characteristics
New ReviewThis video discusses elements used in Romantic poetry.
Curated Video
Figurative Language
New ReviewThis video examines figurative language in poetry such as similes, methaphors, hyperboles, personification, and symbolism.
Curated Video
Symbolism and Meaning
New ReviewA video titled "Symbolism and Meaning" identifying what symbols can be in a story, what they mean, and how they relate to the theme.
Curated Video
Haiku and Free Verse
New ReviewA video titled "Haiku and Free Verse" depicting the difference in each style of poetry.
Curated Video
Comparing Similar Themes
New ReviewA video titled "Comparing Similar Themes" that details how different stories and elements like symbolism, setting, and figurative language can relate back to similar themes.
Curated Video
Cambodia, Angkor Pre Rup Temple
Angkor Pre Rup is a stunning temple complex in Cambodia's Angkor archaeological park. Built in the late 10th century, it is dedicated to Shiva. Its architecture symbolizes Mount Meru, featuring a three-tiered platform and a central...
Curated Video
Nature and symbolism
Pupil outcome: I can create a ceramic tile embelished with nature-inspired patterns and thematic designs. Key learning points: - Nature can represent themes such as growth, decay, rebirth, and spirituality. - Artists can focus on the...
Curated Video
The subversive power of quilting
Pupil outcome: I can explain what subversive quilting is and design a quilt square to tell a story. Key learning points: - Quilting is a method of stitching layers of material together to create a blanket, often includes patterns or...
Curated Video
Golding's use of symbolism in 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain the symbolism of the conch and Jack's face paint in the novel. Key learning points: - Arguably, the conch is a symbol of democracy and civilisation on the island. - Jack despises the conch because it is...
Curated Video
Symbolism in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's ‘The Lady of Shalott’
Pupil outcome: I can explore Tennyson's use of symbolism in 'The Lady of Shallot'. Key learning points: - Symbolism is when writers use something tangible to represent an intangible idea. - The Lady of Shalott symbolises the isolated...
Curated Video
Katherine Mansfield's 'The Fly' (1922): exploring character foils and symbolism
Pupil outcome: I can explore Katherine Mansfield’s use of character foils and symbolism in her short story, 'The Fly'. Key learning points: - Mr. Woodifield and the boss are foils to one another. - Symbolism is when writers use something...
Curated Video
'The Twisted Tree': symbolism
Pupil outcome: I can understand and explain how symbols are used throughout the novel. Key learning points: - Writers use a symbol to represent something that is not literally there. - Symbols in 'The Twisted Tree' include ravens, a...
Curated Video
Exploring Act 5, Scene 1 of ‘Othello’
Pupil outcome: I can explore the intensifying characterisations of Iago in Act 5 Scene 1. Key learning points: - The depths of Iago’s depravity, treachery and cowardice are revealed in his violence towards Cassio and Roderigo. -...
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Symbolism and motif in Ian Beck's short story, ‘Propping Up The Line’
Pupil outcome: I can explore Ian Beck’s use of symbolism and motif in his short story, 'Propping Up The Line'. Key learning points: - Writers use symbols and motifs to present key themes. - Beck uses the symbol of the canary to explore...
Curated Video
Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Pupil outcome: I can effectively plan an imaginative monologue with a clear, overarching structure as part of a creative task in response to Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Your introduction should be powerful and...
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Descriptive writing using Lord Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' as stimulus
Pupil outcome: I can create a powerful atmosphere in my creative writing through language choices and symbolism inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Lady of Shalott’. Key learning points: - Symbolism is when writers use something...
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Exploring love and foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet'
Pupil outcome: I can explain the imagery of love and foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet’s language in Act 1, Scene 5. Key learning points: - Romeo’s use of light imagery suggests that Juliet brings hope and positivity to his life. -...