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What counts as reading?
By Snap Language
This video explores what counts as reading and what makes someone an avid reader. It encourages reading different texts and to read for enjoyment.
"Jane Eyre" SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
By 60 Second Recap
Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" is the story of an orphan, and a tale of romance, and a book full of clashing, conflicting opposites. There's the conflict between men and women. There's the conflict between morality and the desires of the heart. There's the conflict between ... well, check out this video.
"Romeo and Juliet" SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
By 60 Second Recap
Your Dad hates that guy you're dating. Your Mom can't stand the tramp you just took to the Prom. Sound familiar? Then you understand the enduring appeal of "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. But Shakespeare has more in mind than a story about teen lovers from opposite sides of the railroad tracks. In "Romeo and Juliet," Shakespeare considers the price of bigotry, and offers a sobering morality tale-for-the-ages.
Video SparkNotes: John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men summary
By VideoSparkNotes
This video is a quick and easy synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel Of Mice and Men. It includes detailed cartoon animation along with narration. Some content in the video is only suitable for high school level students and is not recommended for lower ages.
Video SparkNotes: Shakespeare's King Lear summary
By VideoSparkNotes
This video is a quick and easy synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the play King Lear. The video includes detailed cartoon animation along with a male narrator. Some content in the video is only appropriate for upper level students and is not recommended for lower age levels.
"Oedipus Rex" THEME 1 -- Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" ... from 60second Recap®
By 60 Second Recap
Truth. Oedipus may not want to accept it, but it's true that truth is what this play is all about. For more on what Sophocles had to say on this theme, click on the video.
Symbolism Flipped Video
By EnglishI PLC
This video explains what a symbol is and how symbolism is used in literature. It differentiates between general symbols (e.g. American flag, rose) and specific symbols that are not universal in their meanings. It demonstrates how to identify a symbol, determine the symbolic meaning, and classify the symbol
Narrative Shifts in Literature
By Alexander Clarkson
This video introduces narrative shifts, which essentially reorganize time in the plot of a story. The discussion addresses flashbacks and flashforwards and why authors might use them. The discussion comes from honors English 10 and leads into the Joy Luck Club unit.
Elements of a Story - Setting
By David Hunter
This video explains the two essential parts of a setting in a narrative: time and place. It illustrates both with photographs and movie stills.
How to Write a Counterargument
By mistersato411
Learn how to strengthen your argumentative writing with a counterargument and rebuttal. Topics include: the purpose of a counterargument, definitions of ethos, logos, and pathos, how to rebut a strong counterargument, and a few transitions you can use to precede your counterargument.