TED Talks
Andrew Fitzgerald: Adventures in Twitter fiction
In the 1930s, broadcast radio introduced an entirely new form of storytelling; today, micro-blogging platforms like Twitter are changing the scene again. Andrew Fitzgerald takes a look at the (aptly) short but fascinating history of new...
TED Talks
Ben Kacyra: Ancient wonders captured in 3D
Ancient monuments give us clues to astonishing past civilizations -- but they're under threat from pollution, war, neglect. Ben Kacyra, who invented a groundbreaking 3D scanning system, is using his invention to scan and preserve the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What makes something "Kafkaesque"? - Noah Tavlin
The term Kafkaesque has entered the vernacular to describe unnecessarily complicated and frustrating experiences, especially with bureaucracy. But does standing in a long line to fill out confusing paperwork really capture the richness...
TED Talks
TED: The beauty of being a misfit | Lidia Yuknavitch
To those who feel like they don't belong: there is beauty in being a misfit. Author Lidia Yuknavitch shares her own wayward journey in an intimate recollection of patchwork stories about loss, shame and the slow process of...
Crash Course
The Yellow Wallpaper: Crash Course Literature 407
Today on Crash Course Literature, John Green teaches you about The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper tells the story of a woman who is a prisoner in her own home, in the name of caring for her mental...
Curated Video
History of the Novel
New ReviewA video titled "History of the Novel" which describes a novels origin and evolution.
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How to Write a Short Story
A short story is a great way to try your hand at creative writing. These steps will help you to write a short story that expresses your unique point of view.
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‘Bellies’ author Nicola Dinan: ‘Trans characters should have the right to be fallible too’
This week, we’re thrilled to speak with author Nicola Dinan about her debut novel, Bellies.It follows the relationship between graduates Tom and Ming and how their connection fluctuates in the wake of Ming’s transition, and is being...
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Reading 'Propping Up the Line', a short story about World War One by Ian Beck
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in ‘Propping Up The Line’, including commenting on some of the choices Beck made. Key learning points: - ‘Propping Up The Line’ is a short story by Ian Beck written using a third person narrative...
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Effective English Listening Practice with Short Stories and Questions
Improve your English listening skills with this exciting practice video featuring short stories and questions! With regular practice, you'll be speaking English fluently in no time. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this English listening...
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ChatGPT for Creatives - Helping with Formatting
In this video, you will learn about formatting the text in ChatGPT to make our storytelling more engaging and visually appealing and how to use formatting options into our storytelling component.
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Fables by the Campfire
Mr. Griot describes the elements of a fable by reviewing the fable "It’s a Dog’s Life."
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The Kelsey’s Vacation
Mr. Griot explains how to write a short story and include all of the narrative elements, like setting, character, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.
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Let’s Make It Better!
Mr. Griot models using a rubric and proofreading checklist to revise and edit a story.
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ChatGPT Mastery - Crafting Effective Prompts for Optimal Results - Systematic Prompt Engineering
This video explores various systematic techniques and methodologies to optimize our prompts for better performance. You will learn to apply systematic prompt engineering to achieve more consistent and desired outcomes with ChatGPT. This...
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Shirley Jackson
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.
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Richard Wright
At a time when Jim Crow laws made racial segregation legal across much of the United States, author Richard Wright gave voice to a struggle – as the first African American author to achieve widespread critical and commercial success.
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Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
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Mark Twain
Known as the Father of American Literature, Mark Twain used satire and a sharp wit to explore and reveal the realities of US society in the 19th century. In doing so he developed an all-new “American style” of writing.
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Useful English Idioms that Native Speakers Commonly Use
Let's learn some useful English idioms that are commonly used by native English speakers. Download your FREE lesson worksheet: https://englishlikeanative.activehost...
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Theme:A Guilty Conscience
Theme:A Guilty Conscience demonstrates understanding of theme by identifying an example of theme found in the short story, A Guilty Conscience.
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Flashback and Foreshadowing
A video entitled “Flashback and Foreshadowing” which analyzes how an author's use of time in a story contributes to the reader's understanding.