In this video, students will learn how to effectively present a persuasive speech by controlling their pace, volume, and pauses. The teacher provides step-by-step guidance on avoiding common mistakes such as using a monotone voice and...

Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.

Ancient Greek theatre is often problematic because of its use of language, director Polly Findlay talks about her approach to this in the 2012 production of Antigone. This video includes interviews with Christopher Eccleston, Michael...

In this video session on English grammar, the teacher discusses the three groups of parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. They then move on to the next three groups: verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. The teacher explains how...

In this video, the teacher introduces the concept of parts of speech in English grammar. The focus is on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. The teacher explains the definitions and functions of each part of speech and provides examples for...

This Video Explains Fighting Words and the 1st Amendment

A short overview of the space race to the moon between the US and the Soviet Union.

In this video, the teacher explains the difference between indirect and direct speech in writing. They provide examples and guide students through the process of changing indirect speech into direct speech to make characters and stories...

In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that the evidence in a persuasive speech connects to the thesis statement. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading with a purpose, checking if the speech is going off track, and...

This video explores the emotional and intellectual structure of the English language through an analysis of Shakespeare's "To be or not to be" soliloquy. The teacher guides the viewer through a whispering exercise, highlighting the...

The great debate is here! In this episode, we break down what a Metaphor and Simile is, how they are similar and different. We also have a decisive winner at the end!

Blank and Free Verse are sometimes confused as being interchangeable, but they aren't! Also, we sometimes believe we're writing in Free Verse, but we're actually denying ourselves credit we deserve.

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable conclusion for an essay by leaving the reader with a NIP (New Thinking, Implication, Plea). The teacher guides students through the process of re-reading their thesis...

Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of abstract nouns and how they differ from concrete nouns. Abstract nouns are ideas or feelings that cannot be seen or touched, such as knowledge, generosity, and sadness. The teacher also...

This video provides a guide to mastering public speaking, including tips on choosing an issue, crafting a simple message, structuring a speech, and practicing delivery. It also encourages viewers to write and share their own speeches for...

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...