April 22nd Video Lessons
New Video Lessons To Inspire
Dear Members,
What's new this week vis a vis Video Lessons on the platform. Hope you like something!
Best,
David
Earth Day - A History.
How did Earth Day (every April 22nd) come about? Here is a nice description of how we got Earth Day and why it is so important. Read more …
What Is Poetry?
Ars Poetica is a poem about poetry, what it is. Here, Elizabeth Alexander outlines what she thinks poetry is. What is poetry for your students. Ask. Get them to answer, maybe even in the form of a poem. Read more …
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
A 2011 animated short film, this allegory about a man whose library of books gets blown away was inspired by the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. It's about finding happiness and the curative, life giving force that is a good book and a good library. A powerful discussion starter for a conversation about books and reading. Read more …
Animal Facts
Read about these incredible animals and the incredible things that do and are. Read more …
4 Words
4 Words was a 1 hour performance public art exhibition in Liverpool, on Wed. Jan. 20th 2016 between 2 and 3pm GMT. It presented messages in the form of 4 words, from the public. Fascinating language and after watching, get Ss to make their own "4 Words" poster and then have your own class performance! Read more …
