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Free middle school short stories videos
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What is a folktale?
This short video includes engaging cartoon characters that explain the folktale genres: fable, fairytale, tall tale, scary story, legend and myth. The difference between folktale and folklore is also explained. Your students will love watching this quick video that is not only fun but also covers state standards!
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2nd - 6th
Faux Movie Trailer: The Tell-Tale Heart Trial (lesson hook)
Is the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" sane/guilty or insane/not guilty of murder? Teachers and students both *love* the experience of debating this question, which rests on the legal definition of insanity and a close and careful reading of a beautifully complex and chilling short story.
Here's a 1-min video that frames this inquiry in the most dramatic way possible: a trailer for a horror movie in which students (the audience) must determine the fate of the narrator.
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7th - 10th
Author's Purpose, Mood, Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band
Introduce and explore Author's Purpose and Mood through a reading of Arthur Conan Doyle's, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." By viewing this Prezi containing two video clips, commercials illustrating Author's Purpose and a complete video of a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, students will fall in love with this mystery provided by Flintbuck. Included is a video assignment for students to be engaged in while viewing the commercials. All you'll need to provide are Persuade, Inform, and Enter
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6th - 9th
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Rikki-tikki-tavi Introduction PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to introduce students to the story "Rikki-tikki-tavi." Includes description of a bungalow, cobra, and mongoose. Also includes embedded video of a mongoose and cobra fighting.
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6th - 8th
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Feelings Processing: A Short, Educational Story & River Metaphor
This resource is a fun, developmentally appropriate way of teaching kids how to process their feelings. Processing emotions is about learning to understand, make sense of and deal with emotions in healthy productive ways. On the surface, processing emotions seems pretty easy. However, this facile facade might trick you! It is hard for grown-up people to confront their emotions, let alone for children. Learning to handle feelings, especially powerful ones such as anger, fear, grief, etc. can prov
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PreK - 8th
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iPoe Vol. 1 (The Interactive & Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection)
Deliciously Dark, Devilishly Fun
iPoe Collection Vol.1 was our very first immersive reading app, taking the app store by storm when we released it, representing a new and innovative way to explore and discover the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe, the american literary legend.
It is thus fitting to experience his works in an equally inventive format that showcases his work in a modern and artistically sophisticated way.
In this first edition, the following classics are included: The Oval Portr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Narrated story - Blood types
Embark on an intriguing journey through creatively designed visuals that complement an explanation of the origin of various blood types. Choose to experience the narrative either through a video presentation or by reading it aloud with your students. Access the printable version or simply use the following link: Blood types for viewing. Moreover, facilitate easy access on your student's computer, mobile phone, or tablet by scanning the provided QR code.
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4th - 6th
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Curious George Dinosaur Discovery: QR code + Listening Center Response Sheets
Curious George Dinosaur Discovery: Qr code + Listening Center Response Sheets QR Code Task Cards are a fun activity that you can do with your whole class or as a small group center. Keep your sanity with this simple QR Code. Print out the card and post it to your listening center for students to scan using any FREE QR Code reader independently! Integrate technology and boost your students' exposure to fluent reading.Also Included:Listening Center Response Sheets are perfect for holding your stud
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PreK - 6th
Analyzing Mood: Three Skeleton Key Trailer
Get your students in the MOOD for reading the classic thriller, "Three Skeleton Key," with this spooky story trailer. The trailer can be used in conjunction with my close reading unit "Analyzing Mood: Three Skeleton Key" which is available for sale in my TPT store. The story is perfect for teaching students students how to analyze an author's choices, and support inferences with text evidence, and study literary elements such as foreshadowing, mood, diction, and voice.
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8th - 11th
Allergy - Narrated and written story
Dive into a dynamic and creatively constructed story that promotes communication and addresses allergies. Choose between watching the video or reading it with your students. You can access it through the printable version or by clicking the "open link" tab on the PDF. Moreover, play it on your student's computer, mobile phone, or tablet by scanning the QR code.Or simply use the following link: https://staging.edwithai.com/play/366c6bdf-b686-4562-a52b-3ec87f60020a
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K - 6th
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iPoe Vol. 3 - The Interactive & Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection
The Master of Macabre Returns
Following on from the previous two installments of the iPoe Collection (Vol.1 and Vol.2), the iPoe Collection Vol.3 is a literary and artistic tour-de-force, bringing to life such classics as The Cask of Amontillado, Alone, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and El Dorado.
By casting a modern glare on a fine selection of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories, the result is a spectacular and wholly original experience that utilizes every feature of modern mobile devices (gy
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Kickball" Read-Aloud Video
This 8:32 minute read-aloud video features the author, a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist, reading the short story "Kickball" aloud.
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4th - 6th
Also included in: RACE Writing Strategy Bundle
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iPoe Vol. 2 - The Interactive & Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection
Ravings of Love & Death
In this long-awaited second volume, The Black Cat, The Raven and Hop-Frog are given the artistic and technological treatment that iClassics has become renowned for.
By casting a modern glare on a fine selection of Edgar Allan Poe‘s stories, the result is a spectacular and wholly original experience that utilizes every feature of modern mobile devices (gyro-perspective, flash, vibration).
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT (Resources & Activities)
• Character Analysis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: The Ugly Duckling
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
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Video Hook for The Raven and Tell Tale Heart Comic Book Bundle
Both of my Edgar Allan Poe comic books, The Raven and Tell Tale Heart as one bundle at 20% off. A useful set of materials to follow the Common Core standard which suggests evaluating content presented in diverse media and other formats for literature classes.
It is available from the link below.
The Raven and Tell Tale Heart - Comic Books
This product includes;
1. Color versions of both comics along with an e.pub version for use by teachers on iPad or other tablets.
2. Two black and white v
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5th - 9th, Staff
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Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: The Little Glass Slipper (Cinderella)
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: Beauty and the Beast
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Read aloud
This is the book "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss Read AloudMake sure that you own a COPY of this book so that you may use this for your classroom and are not in violation of the copyright. You may use this for your students. If you like this video, please leave a comment and I can make others like it. Thanks.Cadalina's Creative Casa
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PreK - 8th
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Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: The Magic Mirror (Snow White)
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
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Video: Read-Aloud Story (Gr 3-6) with Reading Comprehension Questions
This is a video reading of Free LemonAid, an original short story. Reading comprehension questions are dispersed throughout the story. Free LemonAid is intended to be read aloud by students, teachers, caregivers, or parents. If you cannot open the link, you can also access it at https://vimeo.com/448500135 using password TPT.Perfect for distance learning, remote learning, quarantine pods, and homeschooling.Themes include social development, community building, interpersonal relationships, person
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2nd - 6th
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Brown bear book ribbon snake activity
Brown bear brown bear ribbon snake activityHi friends! It’s fun for my little one to do this ribbon snake activity after he read the brown bear book. We printed the animal pictures and he colored them (or you can just print the colored animal pictures for kids to use). Then I cutted a line in the middle of these animal pictures, and have a ribbon ready. My boy can insert the ribbon through all the different animal pictures while he retells this story. It’s nice for him to reinforce the color and
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: The Princess & the Pea
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
Fairy Tale Introduction Videos: Little Red Riding Hood
This is a short introductory video in a series of 8 that is designed to be a resource to generate conversation about the life-lessons taught in fairy tales. Like giving your students a pair of glasses with a narrow view, these videos can be used to focus their attention on the real-life issues dealt with in these familiar stories.
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5th - 12th
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iLovecraft Collection Vol.1 (The Interactive & Illustrated Lovecraft Collection)
Cosmic Terror, Dread, Horror
The iLovecraft Collection is perhaps the most famous immersive reading app iClassics Productions has released to date, with a cult following. This innovative creation has elevated some of the best short works of H.P. Lovecraft to whole new level, providing the artistic and technological treatment this masterful horror genius deserves.
It is thus fitting to experience his works in an equally inventive format that showcases his work in a modern and artistically sophis
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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