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Using Transitional Phrases to Expand Your Topic
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively extend the reasons for one's opinion by using transitional phrases. The lesson focuses on the importance of transitions in writing to guide the reader through the ideas and prevent...
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Great Authors: E.B. White
This video is a lesson about the life and works of EB White, a renowned children's book author. The teacher discusses White's background, his major children's books (Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan), and the...
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Connecting the Parts of Your Persuasive Speech with Transition Words
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively connect the different parts of a persuasive speech using transition words. The lesson covers the importance of organization and coherence in speech writing, as well as the common...
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Cassie Ventura 'Admits' Her 'Involvement' In Diddy's Freak-Off Mess, Jury Reacts
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial takes unexpected turn as Cassie Ventura returns to witness stand. Defense lawyer grills R&B singer and forces her to read aloud explicit messages, reports AP. Defense highlights one text message which shows...
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Pope Francis's funeral to be held Saturday morning
The Vatican has announced that the funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local time, 4:00 a.m. ET. They also released new photos and video of the Pope's body lying in his private chapel at Casa Santa Maria.
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Harper Audio: Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five"
Listen to "Slaughterhouse Five" from this site. The book is available in RealAudio, .gsm, or .au formats.
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Harper Audio: Anne Frank's "Diary of a Young Girl"
Hear Anne Frank's famous diary read aloud at this site. You can choose Real Audio, .gsm, or .au formats. The book is offered in two parts.
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Harper Audio: Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"
Get the feel and flavor of Austen's famous novel by listening to it from this site. Choose RealAudio, .gsm, or .au formats.
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Harper Audio: Burgess Reads From "A Clockwork Orange"
Hear the author read from four episodes in his classic work. You can choose from 3 available audio formats.
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Harper Audio: Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities"
Dickens' classic tale is read aloud at this site in four parts. Choose from three available audio file formats.
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Harper Audio: Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Actress Julie Harris, who played Emily Dickinson in "The Belle of Amherst" reads from her poems and letters. There are three parts, and three audio formats to choose from.
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Harper Audio: John Donne's Love Poems
Acclaimed actor Richard Burton reads the love poetry of metaphysical poet John Donne. There are 4 parts to the reading, the last containing some religious poetry. Choose from three different audio formats.
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Harper Audio: William Faulkner Reads From Various Works
The author himself reads from "The Old Man," his Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, a scene from "As I Lay Dying," and an excerpt from "A Fable". Three audio formats are available.
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Harper Audio: Ernest Hemingway
In these vintage recordings of Hemingway, you can hear his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech, his description of a novel, and a segment of a work in progress. His short story, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," is read by Charlton Heston as well....
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Harper Audio: Ossie Davis Reads Langston Hughes
The Simple stories by Hughes are sometimes overlooked in studies of his work. Actor Ossie Davis reads four of these stories, which originally appeared as a newspaper column.
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Harper Audio: Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"
The classic short story is read here by actress Maureen Stapleton in two parts. Three audio formats are available.
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Harper Audio: "The Raven" & "The Purloined Letter"
The chilling cadences of Poe's "The Raven" and the clever detective setup of "The Purloined Letter" are available here read by actors Basil Rathbone and Anthony Quayle. Three audio formats to choose from.
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Harper Audio: Bram Stoker's "Dracula"
Three excerpts from the 1897 novel are presented here in three different audio formats. The selections are read by actor David McCallum.
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Harper Audio: j.r.r. Tolkien Reads His Work
Four excerpts from The Lord of the Rings trilogy are read here by Tolkien himself. Choose from three different audio formats.
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Harper Audio: John Updike Reads His Fiction
Two short stories and a novel excerpt are read here by the author. There are three different audio file formats available.
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Vimeo: How Does the Author Use Sensory Details to Introduce the Setting?
Watch an educator read a picture book, and practice identifying the sensory details as clues about the setting. [1:38]
Ancient Faith Ministries
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Chapter 14
An audio reading of Chapter 14 of "Prince Caspian" from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis can be found here. All remaining chapters can also be accessed from this site. [28:06]
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Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Chapter 10
An audio reading of Chapter 10 of "Prince Caspian" from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis can be found here. All remaining chapters can also be accessed from this site. [28:29]
Ancient Faith Ministries
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Chapter 9
An audio reading of Chapter 9 of "Prince Caspian" from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis can be found here. All remaining chapters can also be accessed from this site. [26:08]