Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson demanded that the US government take responsibility to protect people and the planet. Her book Silent Spring was a turning point in the modern environmental movement.

In this lesson, Mr. P. will teach you how to cite a book, document, journal, website in your paper. He will go over each list and will give you examples for each. He used Faigley and Rubens Writing A Journey to provide examples and...

What is a myth, legend and folktale?. In this video, Mr. P. will find the answers to that question. He will also provide clear explanations on the difference between creation and heroic myths. This lesson is designed for intermediate...

What happens when you submit a paper to a journal? How does the editor decide whose work to publish? And what are the potential responses you could receive from the editor once your submission has been reviewed?

In this video, the teacher explains how good readers can effectively show the feelings of characters when they are talking. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through the process of identifying feeling hints and...

C.S. Lewis part 9 of 11: The video explores the life of C.S. Lewis during World War I, his friendship with fellow soldier Paddy Moore, and the pact they made to care for each other's families if one of them died. It also highlights how...

In this video, the teacher explains how to organize evidence by writing supporting paragraphs. They discuss the importance of quoting and citing sources, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to expand similarities into sentences,...

Alcatraz Island, off the coast of San Francisco, was used as a prison for many years and held some of the most notorious criminals, including the mobster Al Capone. But inmates weren’t the only ones who lived on the island. The book Al...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of tone in writing and provides examples and strategies for maintaining a consistent tone throughout a piece of writing. The video also emphasizes the importance of considering the purpose...

Who is the most powerful character in fiction? Villains may doom the world, heroes may save it, but no one has more control over the plot than the narrator - expositing the who, what, where, when and how directly into the reader’s mind....

Discover how copyright protects creators' works from unauthorized use and how it supports artists and creators who make a living from their work. Learn the basics of fair use, what type of content can be copyrighted, and the importance...

In today’s lesson, we’ll put all our non-fiction know-how into practice! We’ll apply what we’ve learnt about techniques in previous Nailing Non-Fiction lessons to George Orwell’s ‘Politics and the English Language’. Using our unique...

For years writers of fan fiction were shamed, the butt of jokes, and even subject to copyright litigation. However, in the past few years, with the fan fiction writers of today becoming the published mainstream authors of today the past...

Find out how to craft and shape your job and style as you age. FT fashion editor Jo Ellison and careers author Anita Hoffmann join Claer Barrett, editor of our hub Next Act, and FT money mentor Lindsay Cook to explain how to expand your...

In Acts 17, St. Paul famously stands on Mars Hill, or the Areopagus, to speak to a Greek crowd about Jesus. What is the historical context of this passage?

C.S. Lewis part 2 of11: The video is a collection of different scenes and quotes, showcasing the inspiration and legacy of CS Lewis, particularly in the creation of Narnia. It also highlights the recent opening of CS Lewis Square in...

Using SEEK questions helps us to discover and learn about the world – and see art in new ways!

Lesson 19 - More Letters That Sound Like Words

Looking closely at art helps us imagine a story and predict how it could change. In this activity, you will use a piece of art as a story starter – then predict what could happen next.

When authors and artists make art, they intentionally make decision – and the Intentional Writing Framework can help you create art too!

"How do authors and illustrators weave information that they know into stories? Stories that are personally relevant help children understand the difference between fact and fiction. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will create...

In this video, the teacher explains the use of figurative language in writing, focusing on five key tools: metaphor, simile, allusion, personification, and hyperbole. Through examples and explanations, the teacher helps students...

In this video, the teacher explains how good readers can read for emphasis and meaning even when the author doesn't explicitly indicate which words to emphasize. The teacher provides examples and demonstrates how to identify important...