Instructional Video6:04
Curated Video

Multiple Plot Lines

K - 8th
“Multiple Plot Lines” will explain how to write a story using multiple plots.
Instructional Video3:19
Curated Video

Symbolism in Nonfiction

K - 8th
Symbolism discusses the literary technique of symbolism in fiction literature, nonfiction literature, and the real world.Symbolism is the technique where alternate meaning is given to a person, place, object, or event that has its own...
Instructional Video5:14
Curated Video

Figurative Language and Tone

K - 8th
Figurative Language and Tone interprets figurative language and shows its relationship to tone.
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Author’s Purpose Types

K - 8th
Author’s Purpose Types explores the three types of author’s purpose: to entertain, to persuade, and to inform.
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Citing Sources: Book with One Author

K - 8th
Citing Sources: Book with One Author shows how to cite a print source when provided with the title, author, publication, and copyright information by writing the correct citation for a book with one author using correct capitalization...
Instructional Video2:42
Curated Video

Making Inferences 2

K - 8th
“Making Inferences” explains how to make inferences from given information by using examples from American literature.
Instructional Video2:48
Curated Video

Analyzing Tone

K - 8th
Analyzing Tone explores how an author’s attitude is expressed through words and details by analyzing tone.
Instructional Video4:49
The Guardian

Garth Nix on Gaming and Childhood Influences

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Garth Nix answers fan questions. In this video, he discusses whether he would consider turning any of his books into video or role playing games, books from his childhood that inspired him and influenced his writing style, and shares his...
Instructional Video7:04
Curated Video

This Smart Toilet Uses Butt Recognition To Know Who You Are

Higher Ed
It's a smart toilet that takes a video of your butt and uses it to identify you. Yep. mons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Instructional Video7:36
Curated Video

How Much AI Do You Need To Make A Neuron? | Neuromorphic Design

Higher Ed
How similar are perceptrons to neurons anyway? We'll look at a few papers that try to figure this out.
Instructional Video3:36
Curated Video

Exploring the Evolution of the Greek Language

12th - Higher Ed
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how famous Greek writers were consciously imitated centuries or even millennia after they had lived, and how she was counselled to take the writer Lucian as her role...
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Author’s Style

K - 8th
Students will learn about different aspects that go into creating an author’s unique writing style.
Instructional Video2:29
Curated Video

Narrative Structure

K - 8th
Students will learn how to create style in narratives through various structures, including flashback and fast-forward.
Instructional Video3:14
Curated Video

Types of Characterization

K - 8th
“Types of Characterization” will help the student to review the different types of characterization, particularly direct and indirect characterization
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Description Text Structure

K - 8th
Description Text Structure identifies the common characteristics of the description structure of informational text.
Instructional Video3:37
Curated Video

Author’s Point of View

3rd - Higher Ed
“Author’s Point of View” explores how to determine an author's point of view when reading a nonfiction passage.
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Literature in Art

K - 8th
A video entitled “Literature in Art” which compares artistic representations of the same scene.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Society's Impact on Literature

K - 8th
A video entitled “Society’s Impact on Literature” which evaluates the level of impact that society has on literature.
Instructional Video2:01
Teaching Without Frills

Informational Writing for Kids- Episode 4: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your informational book. We will discuss strategies to hook the reader and introduce your topic.
Instructional Video11:21
Nature League

The Ocean Got Hotter and We Didn't Notice - De-Natured

6th - 8th
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about a new estimation of heat in the oceans.
Instructional Video4:18
Curated Video

Compare and Contrast | Reading Strategies

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how to compare and contrast within texts. Being able to compare and contrast is an important reading skill as it helps the reader to organise information more efficiently and boosts comprehension.
Instructional Video7:15
Curated Video

How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format (In-text Citations)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I show you how to cite any source in MLA format. I not only show you how to cite your sources but I cover the purpose of in-text or parenthetical citations which will help you avoid plagiarism.
Instructional Video7:04
Nature League

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, New Fish - De-Natured

6th - 8th
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the rates of speciation of marine fish around the world. Article citation: Rabosky, D.L., Chang, J., Title, P.O., Cowman, P.F.,...
Instructional Video14:03
PBS

The Fiery History of Banned Books (Feat. Princess Weekes)

12th - Higher Ed
Since at least 213 BCE, book burnings have been a reaction to the power of the written word. When roasting paper in a giant circle went out of style (at least in the intellectual sphere), the governments would take it upon itself to ban...