Snow White Plot Map
This is a student-created work inspired by teacher, Mr. Gallo. Using a commonly-known fairy tale, the students give the elements of the story (such as exposition, rising action, and the story's climax). Suitable for fourth-grade students and older.
Humpty Dumpty Plot Map
This is a student-created work inspired by teacher, Mr. Gallo. Using a commonly-known nursery rhyme, the students give the elements of the story (such as exposition, conflict, and the story's climax). Suitable for fourth-grade students and older.
"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story by W.W. Jacobs - clip: The Sailer's Story
Introduction to the story of The Monkey's Paw. This is the part where the sailor explains the luck of the monkey's paw, but he warns strongly against its use. "Fate rules people's lives, and those who defy it do so to their sorrow!" Would make a good pre-reading video to excite the reader's interest. Color with sound. (2:03 min.)
The Monkey's Paw - The Accident (clip)
Video of the interaction between the parents and the company man. Would make a good video clip to assess student predictions about the outcome of the wish which was made. (1:35 min.)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 8 of 8
Animated cartoon. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (7:22, with credits)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 7 of 8
Animated cartoon. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (10:09)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 5 of 8
Animated cartoon. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (7:21)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 3 of 8
Animated cartoon. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (10:04)
George Orwell - Animal Farm, Part 2 of 8
Animated cartoon, Part 2 of 8. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (8:29)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 1 of 8
The Halas and Batchelor production of George Orwell's memorable fable, Animal Farm. Animated feature film in color by Technicolor, 1954. (8:49)
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Part 4 of 8
Animated cartoon. Although all grades could learn from this animated video, it is perhaps best understood by high school students who may be studying the political reasons for the authorship of the novel. 'Animal Farm is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II' (George Orwell, Wikipedia, 2009). (9:40)
Beatrix Potter-The Flopsy Bunnies
This is a cute version of Beatrix Potter's The Flopsy Bunnies with cute graphics. The story is read aloud with words on screen. Each word is highlighted as it is read.
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Pigling Bland, Part 1 of 3
Another story in this televised film series begins with a portrayal of Beatrix Potter painting on a hillside, forest creatures around her, and then running home before a rain storm. Potter goes into her cottage, talks to her rabbit, Peter, and reads aloud a story she wrote for a sick child, later published as The Tale of Pigling Bland. The animated video of this story uses Potter's illustrations and is narrated with British accents. Mus
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Pigling Bland, Part 2 of 3
Continues the animated story, with music and sound effects. Part 2 of 3 (8:55)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Pigling Bland, Part 3 of 3
Concludes this animated story of The Tale of Pigling Bland with a nursery rhyme song, "Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son." We then see a portrayal of the British children's author, Beatrix Potter, again talking to Peter. As she walks on the cobblestone path past the blooming rose bushes to post her letter, we are treated to Miriam Stockley singing "Perfect Day." (8:40)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - Tailor of Gloucester, Part 1 of 5
Another installment in this exceptional series. The film with a portrayal of Beatrix Potter listening to children carolers singing in the snow, then moves into an animation of her story, The Tailor of Gloucester. Part 1 of 5 (5:00)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - Tailor of Gloucester, Part 2 of 5
Continues the animated (with Potter's illustrations) telling of this famous children's tale first published in 1903.
The World Of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - Tailor of Gloucester, Part 3 of 5
Continues the charming animation of this children's story from England. Part 3 of 5 (5:00)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - Tailor of Gloucester, Part 4 of 5
This animated story continues on a snowy, cold night on Christmas Eve. Lots of singing by mice, dogs, cats and Englishmen and women. Part 4 of 5 (5:00)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - Tailor of Gloucester, Part 5 of 5
As the tailor lies ill in bed with worry, his cat brings him exactly what he needs to finish the wedding garments for the mayor and his bride. And his mice friends have outdone themselves. This reviewer can honestly say I have never enjoyed this story so much! Part 5 of 5 includes credits and features St. Albans Cathedral Choir. (5:00)
