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25) Blue & Bertie
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Bertie the giraffe oversleeps and becomes separated from his herd, but a new friend helps him get home and gives him a new perspective in the process.
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"Helps children consider the colors of their everyday lives . . . and imagine how others around the world experience the very same things"--
28) Ralph and Jack
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These characters like and admire each other at first, but by the end of the novel Jack is hunting Ralph to the death. This program explores the nature and significance of these two main characters and how Golding uses the struggle between them to expose opposing values and priorities. It demonstrates how the characters represent completely different notions of leadership and government: democratic versus fascist.
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Is poetry dead—too slow for our wired, sound-bite world? Even if poetry is no more, says David Gewanter, then it still leaves its DNA lying around or moves like a virus passing from body to body, playing witness to our most vital moments. Gewanter, a poet, essayist, and editor, offers his humble opinion on why verse remains relevant.
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There are almost as many poetic short forms as there are bunnies, but that won’t stop our presenters from trying to name them all! This fun introduction to short forms offers both an overview and a close look at four forms: haiku, cinquain, limerick, and triolet. Sample poems and specific information about their crafting will aid students in their study and appreciation of poetry.
31) Theme: Evil
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This program analyzes how Golding uses the novel to explore the nature of evil. Making detailed reference to the text, it examines the escalation of evil, how characters embrace or reject evil to different degrees, how evil comes to be symbolized by the beast, and how Simon recognizes its source and is destroyed by it.
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This program provides detailed analyses and examples of Golding’s methods and the key elements of his writing style. It explains the concepts of fable and allegory and explores Golding’s complex use of symbolism, with particular reference to the conch, the fire, clothing, and Piggy’s glasses. The program also investigates Golding’s use of realistic dialogue and detailed description to portray characters and convey ideas.
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Unstructured poetic forms are a lot like cat videos: they’re unpredictable, people tend to love or hate them—and they’re full of clauses. This clip discusses the 19th-century explosion of free verse poetry, including famous pieces from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman; the phenomenon of spoken-word poetry (or performance poetry); and some common complaints against the multifaceted unstructured poetry genre.
34) Sonnets
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No, they’re not baby swans. Find out exactly what sonnets are and what they’re for. Even better, dissect two famous ones ("Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day"; "How Do I Love Thee") with the help of our two enthusiastic presenters. This in-depth look at the Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnet forms offers students specific technical detail that is easy to grasp and apply in their studies.
35) Perspective
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What do you see when you look at the world? Does reality really exist the way you experience it? Your brain is constantly taking in different bits of information all at once to make meaningful patterns that eventually form a complete picture of the world around you. Whether it's light, shadow, distance or sound, the way your brain perceives this information creates your unique perspective. But have you ever stopped to wonder if your brain is actually...
36) Rosie's glasses
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A wordless picture book that shows a young girl in a bad mood seeing all the sadness around her until she happens upon a pair of magical glasses that allows her to see the good things.
37) Narratives
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Bet you thought you’d never find these words in the same sentence: sharks, tuxedoes, and poetry. In this rapid-fire look at narrative poetry, you will. Thankfully, it’s also highly educational! Learn about the ancient origins of narrative poetry, typical elements, and popular forms like ballads, idylls, and epics. Beloved classics including Beowulf, The Man from Snowy River, and Paradise Lost are discussed.
39) Look up!
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When a girl in a wheelchair calls to people far below to look up and see her, one finds a way to brighten her day.