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Jason and Medea Part Two: The Voyage to Colchis
The second part of Jason and the Argonauts’ journey to Colchis features a boxing match with King Amycus and the defeat of Amycus's army. But what happens when the Argonauts encounter Phineas the seer? Listen to an audio retelling of the...
Lit2Go
The Bat and the Weasels
Teach your class about being as adaptable as a bat with Aesop's "The Bats and the Weasels." After listening to an audio retelling of the fable, learners fill out a KWL chart about the story, including what they learned about bats.
Lit2Go
Romeo and Juliet
"Oh Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" The classic play by Shakespeare goes digital through a version that contains audio and PDF versions of the text. Additionally, each act and scene displays the Flesch-Kincaid readability level...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Address to Nation on Iraq War Progress
George W. Bush gives a speech [16:38] on the progress of the War in Iraq on December 18, 2005, just days after free elections. On this site, find video, audio and text of the speech.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: w.e.b. Du Bois
This NPR archive story discusses W. E. B. DuBois' exploration of America's ongoing struggle with race. Michele Norris presents a reexamination of The Souls of Black Folk, on the book's 100th anniversary.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: First Things First Audio by W. H. Auden
Contains an audio recording of the poem "First Things First" by W. H. Auden provided by the Academy of American Poets.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Friday's Child Audio by W. H. Auden
Contains an audio recording of the poem "Friday's Child" by W. H. Auden provided by the Academy of American Poets.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bush Faces Hurdles in Health Care Reform
In an article from February, 2006, George W. Bush's health care reform, Medicare, and Medicaid strategies are covered. Analysis of difficulties ahead for his plan is also given.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The State of the Union
NPR takes a look at President George W. Bush's 2006 State of the Union address and offers its analysis of key themes. Provides excerpts, reactions, and links to other NPR articles on this topic.
BBC
Bbc: Poetry Out Loud After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics by Auden
Contains a copy of W.H.Auden's poem "After Reading a Child's Guide to Modern Physics" as well as an oral reading of the poem. Site is provided by the BBC and requires Real Player.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Budget at Odds With Bush Health Clinic Plan
News article from March, 2006, on President George W. Bush's plan to increase funding to health care centers. There are also links to other health care articles.
Learn Out Loud
Learn Out Loud: American History Free Audio & Video
Links to 24 podcasts of America's most revolutionary works, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" Speech and "The Narrative of Frederick Douglass." Some have online videos as well as audio. RI.9-10.9 US Documents,...
British Library
British Library: Poetry & Performance: William Butler Yeats
Audio performances of select poems by Irish poet W. B. Yeats, including "Easter 1916," read by Bob Geldof. With a transcript of each poem, a biographical note about the writer's life and career, literary commentary on his work, and...
PBS
Pbs.org: Gwendolyn Brooks Dramatic Reading
Actual audio/video of Brooks reading. Also included are excellent quotes from the author.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Real Virologist Behind Contagion
W. Ian Lipkin discusses his off-screen roles in the movie Contagion.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bush,the Cia and America 'State of War'
NPR examines the domestic spying program of the Bush Administration and the President's relationship with the CIA by providing an excerpt from a new book by reporter James Risen entitled "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 10 Presidents One dictator/u.s. Cuba Policy
NPR provides a discussion about the different U.S. presidents who have served during Castro's rule in Cuba. Also discusses Washington's policy toward Cuba over several decades. The article is dated 8/4/06.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: On the Issues
NPR compares the candidates' key talking points in this year's race for the White House. Topics include the war in Iraq, the energy policy, homeland security, gay marriage, education, and jobs.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Presidential Campaigns Switch Ad Strategies
As the presidential campaign gets closer to the election date, Kerry and Bush are revving up their engines. NPR looks at the strategies of the two candidates and how they have changed. Article is from 2004.
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