Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ron Rice - Why Bookstores are Important
Ron Rice shares a heartfelt reflection on his 40-year journey in the publishing industry and the vital role independent bookstores play in fostering community and understanding. He recalls a poignant moment shortly after 9/11 in a...
The Business Professor
General Structure of an Insurance Contract
General Structure of an Insurance Contract
Curated Video
The Lost Generation
A video entitled "The Lost Generation" which explores writers of the Lost Generation and the works they produced during the 1920s.
Curated Video
Exploring the Magic of Literature: A Journey Through Different Book Genres
This video discusses the importance of literature for children and explores different types of books available to them, such as picture books and lullaby books. It emphasizes the power of reading to transport us to different worlds and...
Curated Video
How AI Caused The WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
As you may know, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have been on strike for a while now. In this video, we'll explore how AI is responsible for the strikes and the dispute between the two unions. We'll also discuss the possible future of the strikes...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Frank Abe - Teachers Make a Difference - Frank Chin
Frank AB was mentored by playwright Frank Chin, which introduced him to Asian-American literature and culture. This experience inspired Frank to focus on recovering and understanding authentic Asian-American cultural sensibilities. He...
Wonderscape
Using Antonym and Example Clues to Understand Unknown Words
Learn how readers can utilize antonym and example clues to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words encountered while reading. Explore examples and practice identifying these types of context clues to enhance vocabulary comprehension....
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - Tropes and Cliches and How to Deal with Them
In this video, we will discuss the use of tropes and cliches in writing and how to deal with them effectively. It explains how tropes and cliches can sometimes be useful but can also make writing seem predictable and boring. We will look...
Great Big Story
Mitchell Kriegman, Behind the Scenes of Clarissa Explains It All
Discover insights from Mitchell Kriegman, creator of "Clarissa Explains It All," as he shares behind-the-scenes stories and the show's lasting impact
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End Punctuation
“End Punctuation” discusses the period, exclamation point, and question mark and explains when to use each type of end punctuation mark.
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Were These Mythical Warriors Real?
Ancient tales of this tribe of warrior women who fought epic battles and established great cities continue to inspire storytellers in modern times. The legend challenges traditional gender roles and inspires narratives of female...
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Robert Frost: American Poet
Students discover facts about the famous poet, Robert Frost, as Mr. Griot reads and discusses a brief biography.
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Battle of Kircholm: The War for the Swedish Crown
This video explores the historical conflict between King Sigismund of Poland and King Charles of Sweden in the late 16th century, focusing on their struggle for control over Sweden and the ensuing battles, specifically the Battle of...
Wonderscape
Navigating Literary Elements and Techniques
This video provides an in-depth exploration of literary elements and techniques used by writers to craft engaging stories. It covers themes, atmosphere, foreshadowing, diction, and anaphora, offering insights into how these tools shape...
Curated Video
Narrative Writing 1
Narrative Writing explains the purpose of narrative writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for narrative writing.
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Expanding Sentences: Adding Toppings to Your Writing
Which sentence is better? My dog swims. OR Every Saturday, my dog swims in the lake at In this video, students learn how to transform a simple sentence into an expanded one. Using questions, like "when, where, and why", help us to add...
PBS
Is Content Creator a Real Job?
Seems like everyone and their brother wants to be a content creator these days. But is it a real job, a small business, or a total crap shoot?
Curated Video
Publishing
Publishing explores the important elements of the publishing step of the writing process.
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Revising
Revising explores the important elements of the revising step of the writing process.
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Context
Join us for a detailed lesson on the Context of Virginia Woolf’s iconic essay, ‘A Room of One’s Own’. Learn how history, culture, and Woolf’s personal circumstances had a direct impact on her exploration of key themes in the essay: Male...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Chapters 5-6 Summary
This is the grand finale of Virginia Woolf’s famous essay A Room of One’s Own. Join us to find out how she brings all the strands of her argument together, and ends it with a poetic bang. What does Woolf see for the future of literature?...
Curated Video
Writing a Narrative: Part 2 Language Elements
An Introduction to narratives. Part 2 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains common language elements such as noun groups, text connectives and use of adverbs.
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Using Signal Words to Show Cause and Effect
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of cause and effect in writing and demonstrates how to use signal words to show these relationships. The teacher provides examples and guides the students in practicing identifying causes...
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Using Conjunctive Adverbs to Connect Ideas in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use conjunctive adverbs to connect their ideas and improve the clarity of their writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to understand and apply the...