High school english language arts videos for GATE

Alice in Wonderland ... and More! Video and Play Adaptation by Spike Literature

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Let our Lights! Camera! Literature! Alice Video give background, author info and literary analysis on Lewis Carroll's beloved classic. Then have your students PERFORM! -- in this play adaptation of one of the most recognizable and icon stories of the time! Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, GATE, Literature Circles

2:46

CHASING VERMEER! A Spike Literature Video and Study Guide

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Spike Literature

Spike Literature's video give your students some background on Blue Balliett's exciting art-theft mystery "Chasing Vermeer" while the 'Not-Too-Complicated" Study Guide provides teachers with supplemental assessments, activities and vocabulary. Perfect for numerous learning modalities and satisfies many CCS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Art History, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Hamlet Video (1 only) by Spike Literature

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Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's "EDU-taining" Clipped Classic Hamlet Video provide background insights and analysis for both the teacher and student of one of Shakespeare's most recognizable works. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" -- Clipped Classic Video (only)

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Spike Literature

Spike Literature's video LITERALLY walks through "The Road Not Taken" - Robert Frost’s enigmatic masterpiece! Providing discussion prompts, literary analysis and author background, this 8 minutes video is perfect for enrichment as well as use with PBL activities. CCSS aligned.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

9:40

Julius Caesar Lights! Camera! Literature! Videos Literary/Tutorial/Film Guide

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Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's Julius Caesar video provide background, discussion prompts and cross-curricular information, and "Get to Know Bill..." is a Shakespeare tutorial making reading and understanding his plays easier. Finally, LIT BITS is a guide to movie watching with tips and recommendations. ALL THREE perfect for various learning modalities and ALL satisfy CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Little Woman Video (only) by Spike Literature CCSS Aligned

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Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's “Little Women” Clipped Classic Video provide insights, author background and literary analysis of Louisa May Alcott's beloved masterpiece. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

9:30

Hamlet - Lights! Camera! Literature! Videos (3) - Literary, Tutorial, Film Tips

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Spike Literature

Let Lights! Camera! Literature!'s Hamlet Literary Video provide background, analysis and insight into one of Shakespeare's most recognizable works, Then "Get to Know Bill...!" a tutorial on making "Bill's" work easy to read and understand! Finally, use LIT BITS for tips and recommendations on film versions on Hamlet. All three videos are perfect for numerous learning modalities. Also, satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Video (only) by Spike Literature

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Spike Literature

Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Raven”, explained like never before. In seven short minutes students will learn about Poe, the poem’s literary nuances, important background information about “The Raven” and the times in which it was written. Theme, summary and literary analysis are spelled out for students by teacher extraordinaire, Regi Sargent, who literary walks us through the poem. Clipped Classics are short video clips designed to engage even the most reluctant readers. Fun, relatable and memorab

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

6:21

"THE RAVEN" Lights! Camera! Literature! Video, Study Guide and Film Primer

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Spike Literature

The LIGHTS! CAMERA! LITERATURE! series provides skill building, discussion and analysis. Include's both Clipped Classic "THE RAVEN" Video as well as LIT BITS Film Guide Video, and the Not -Too-Complicated Study Guide with standard based writing prompts and author background. Perfect resources for ELA enrichment and Project Based Learning.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Visual Arts

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

GATE, Movie Guides

7:09

Jane Eyre - Lights! Camera! Literature! Video, Writing Guide and Film Primer

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Spike Literature

Spike Literature brings you the Clipped Classic Jane Eyre Video, our Lit Bit Film Guide (Bronte's Jane Eyre through film) AND the Jane Eyre Not -Too-Complicated-Writing Guide, filled with references and writing/discussion prompts. Satisfies CCSS as well as PBL specifics.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

9th - 11th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Movie Guides

6:59

Frankenstein "Lights! Camera! Literature!" Video, STEAM Study Guide, Film Primer

Created by

Spike Literature

Let our Lights! Camera! Literature! video give your students background and insight to Mary Shelley's timeless classic. Then broaden student's learning experience with a guide to STEAM enrichment activities and finally use the LIT BITS guide for film tips and recommendations! Perfect for numerous learning modalities and satisfies a number of CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Science

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

GATE, Centers

'Chasing Vermeer' Video (only) by Spike Literature

Created by

Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's "EDU-taining" Clipped Classic video help your students learn about a NEW classic - 'Chasing Vermeer' by Blue Balliett. Visually colorful and engaging, this Clipped Classic video introduces your students to our heroes Petra and Calder, an art theft mystery, unusual occurrences and of course, the art work of Johannes Vermeer. Perfect for all learning modalities and satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Art History, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, GATE

6:31

Alice/Looking Glass - Lights! Camera! Literature! Video Film/Study Guides

Created by

Spike Literature

Once again, Spike Literature's EDU-taining videos bring author background and story insight to one of Lewis Carroll's most beloved works! The Not - Too - Complicated Study Guide provides vocabulary, cross-curricular studies and discussion prompts. Use the LIT BIT guide for film recommendations and discussion material. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley - A Spike Literature Video (only)

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Spike Literature

Let Miss Reegi and another Spike Literature Video help you provide additional author background, story/character insight and discussion prompts. Pair with one of Spike Literatuer's LIT BITS VIDEO for suggestions and comments on film versions of Shelley's iconic classic. CCSS aligned

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Julius Caesar Clipped Classic Video (1 only) CCSS Aligned

Created by

Spike Literature

Let Spike LIterature's "EDU-taining" Clipped Classic Video provide both student and teacher with background, insights and discussion material for one of Shakespeare's most iconic works. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

4:33

Poem Analysis Guide

Created by

TEACH ANY STUDENT

This form is excellent for guiding students in analyzing poems. My video also gives some tips on a few poems to begin with and how I instruct students to analyze poetry in the early stages. This resource is also available in the bonus section of my book, "Basic Sentences to Essays: A Quick & Easy Step-By-Step Guide to Teach Students to Write Well" which is here in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. It is an exceptional resource compiling my clear, unique, and effective practices at helping s

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Poetry

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

GATE, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Shakespeare! Get to Know Bill! Video (1 only) by Spike Lit

Created by

Spike Literature

Miss Reegi's video pep talk on HOW and WHY to read Shakespeare!

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

7:24

"Alice in Wonderland" by Spike Literature (video only)

Created by

Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's 'EDU-taining" Clipped Classic Video of Alice in Wonderland provide insight, author background and literary analysis. Perfect for all learning modalities and satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

4:47

Jane Eyre - Video (only) by Spike Literature

Created by

Spike Literature

Let Spike Literature's Miss Reegi provide you and your students the best in "EDUtainment" with her background on the author and literary analysis of Charlotte Bronte's beloved classic.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Alice Through the Looking Glass Video by Spike Lit (video only)

Created by

Spike Literature

Let Miss Reegi and Spike Literature help your students (LITERALLY) 'walk through' Lewis Carroll’s classic. Visual and engaging, a perfect fit for the Common Core classroom with an entertaining look at author, characters, story and plot. Pair with Spike Lit's "Alice Through the Looking Glass Study Guide"

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

5:17

Identifiying an Author's Craft to Determine His Purpose

Created by

Karen Rohach - Author's Purpose Expert

This is my first video, so comments and suggestions are very much welcome. In the video, I use the chapter "There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn't Know What to Do" from The House on Mango Street to model how to identify the strategies Cisneros uses to convey her message.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS: