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There Are So Many Teachers
Miss Palomine recites the poem “Teachers” and explains that there are so many different types of teachers who teach us many, many things. Teachers can also help us get better at doing the things we already know how to do.
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The Librarian
Miss Palomine shares a poem about librarians and explains how librarians are important community helpers.
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The Mail Carrier
Miss Palomine recites the poem, “The Mail Carrier” and explains what a mail carrier is, and how a mail carrier is another valuable community helper.
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The Fireman
Miss Palomine tells your student what a community is. She introduces the concept of the community helper and opens the discussion with the first community helper, the firefighter.
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What Do I See
Miss Palomine introduces the topic of the five senses when someone comes in and gives her a brownie. She then recites the poem, “What Do I See?” and continues the discussion about how valuable the sense of sight is. She challenges the...
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What Do I Smell?
Miss Palomine starts her day by smelling flowers, perfume, and then a rotten sandwich. She then recites the poem, “Something Smells Good” and continues the discussion about pleasant smells and unpleasant smells. She challenges the...
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British English Pronunciation Practice - "Inconsistent" Poem & Explanation
British English pronunciation is notoriously tricky. To honor some of the nuances of its "inconsistent" pronunciation I wrote a little poem. Mastering pronunciation requires consistent and focused practice.
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Text Structure and Genre
Text Structure and Genre shows how knowledge of the structure of a text can determine the genre of the text.
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Erlkönig with sarcasm - Deutsch lernen
Did Erlkönig ever make sense to you? I didn't think so. Here is my version using Xtranormal and loads of sarcasm.
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Poetic Devices Explained ENJAMBMENT and ENDSTOPPED
How do poet's decide to end their lines? How are you supposed to read them? In many ways, poetry is more like sheet music than it is a novel; knowing the difference between enjambment and end-stopped lines will help you better read it....
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Romantic Movement
This video discusses the influences and philosophies of the American Romantic movement, using examples from poetry of the time.
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Lyric Poetry
This video explores the components of a lyric poem and explains how to compose a lyric poem.
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Haiku Poetry
Haiku Poetry reviews the elements of a haiku and explains how to compose one.
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Cinquain Poetry
Cinquain Poetry reviews the elements of a cinquain poem and composes one that describes a person, place, or thing.
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Acrostic Poems
Acrostic Poems reviews the elements of an acrostic poem and explains how to compose one.
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Free Verse Poetry
Free Verse Poetry reviews the elements of a free verse poem and composes one of at least five lines about a famous person in history.
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Using Personification in Poetry
“Using Personification in Poetry” is a video lesson that defines personification, discusses its use in poetry, and demonstrates how to compose a poem using personification.
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America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful explores the significance of the patriotic song, “America the Beautiful,” by discussing its origin, meanings of key phrases, and how it represents the ideals and principles of America.
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Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution
Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution discovers how the Americans warned that the British troops were on the move by investigating the actions of Paul Revere and exploring the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Creating Meaning: Structure and Sound
This video will help students understand how poetry is organized and how the sound adds to the overall meaning of the written work.
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Word Choice: Creating Meaning with Mood and Tone
This video will help students understand and recognize the critical role and difference between mood and tone in word choice in poetry.
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Diamante Poems
Diamante Poems reviews the elements of a diamante poem and explains how to compose one.
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Limerick Poetry
Limerick Poetry reviews the elements of a limerick and explains how to compose one.