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Go Away Big Green Monster Song
Dive into the magical world of Ed Emberley’s classic book "Go Away, Big Green Monster!" in this fun and engaging Halloween sing-along video. Watch as the iconic Big Green Monster comes to life through song, with the exact words from the...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
What Are Your Favourite Poems?
What Are Your Favourite Poems?
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Adorable Therapy Dog Helps Children Read!
"I never had read to a dog before, or any pet," said a young boy at the Hartford Connecticut Public Library. "It's been very fun reading to Gizmo."
Sometimes due to trauma, anxiety, or sadness, kids...
Sometimes due to trauma, anxiety, or sadness, kids...
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Reading aloud writing based on 'The Proudest Blue'
Pupil outcome: I can read my writing aloud to present to others. Key learning points: - Reading aloud is a way to present your writing to an audience. - Volume, eye contact, body language and pace are important for connecting to the...
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Reading aloud a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can read aloud a persuasive letter inspired by 'Front Desk'. Key learning points: - Speakers must speak audibly and fluently to communicate meaning clearly. - Speaking in an appropriate register enhances communication. -...
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Reading aloud a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can read aloud a persuasive letter using expression. Key learning points: - Reading aloud involves speaking in front of others and listening to others. - Reading aloud involves speaking at a suitable volume and pace. -...
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Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The BFG'
Pupil outcome: I can read aloud and discuss the opening chapter of 'The BFG’. Key learning points: - Reading aloud involves using an expressive voice, varying volume, emphasising keywords and using facial expressions. - Roald Dahl uses...
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Publishing and reading my 'Whale Rider' narrative aloud
Pupil outcome: I can publish the final version of my 'Whale Rider' narrative and I can read it aloud to an audience. Key learning points: - A piece of published writing is the final, best version and should be visually appealing to the...
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La vida en México: read aloud, role-play and translation
Pupil outcome: I can complete read aloud, role-play and translation tasks in the context of life in Mexico. Key learning points: - When approaching reading aloud tasks, identify tricky sounds in the text before reading it aloud. - When...
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Ask where: information questions with ¿dónde?
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of adjectives to ask and answer questions about how and where someone is today. Key learning points: - Spanish statements become questions by raising tone of voice at the end. - Spanish uses two question...
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Hacer planes: read aloud and translation
Pupil outcome: I can complete read aloud and translation tasks in the context of making plans. Key learning points: - When approaching read aloud tasks, take time to identify and mentally rehearse key sounds first. - When translating...
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Pupil outcome: I can explain why Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are so important to most Jews. Key learning points: - Rosh Hashanah is followed by ten days of penitence, leading to the festival of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. - People...
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Las peñas (los clubs) de los pueblos: estar + present participle
Pupil outcome: I can use plural persons of estar to talk about where we and others are and what we and others do in the context of ‘las peñas’, a Spanish custom. Key learning points: - Words with stress on the last syllable have a...
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Describe a person or thing: être 1st and 3rd persons singular
Pupil outcome: I can say what 'I am' and 'she, he is' using some new and familiar adjectives. Key learning points: - [i] sounds like midi. - être means 'to be, being', je suis means 'I am', il est means 'he is' and elle est means 'she...
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Mis últimas vacaciones: prenominal adjectives, preterite questions
Pupil outcome: I can use prenominal adjectives and preterite questions to ask and answer about past holidays in Spanish. Key learning points: - In questions, to say 'a', 'an' or ‘any’ before masc. sing. nouns use ‘algún’ and 'algunos'...
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Practice Speaking English - Read with me (Shadowing Practice)
Practice speaking English as you read with me. This shadowing practice will help you with English pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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The Princess of Picky Eating by Stacey Woodson
Stubborn but sweet Sloane will only eat foods beginning with the letter 'B': butter, broccoli, and blue corn chips. Children will love learning basic nutrition facts while finding out why Sloane started eating delicious new foods.
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The Fleas Come With The Dog by Devin Strange
Everyone thinks having a pet is easy but they come with a ton of responsibility. Bryanna and Dallas are going to learn the hard way about all the responsibility that comes with having a dog.
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Oh The Things I Can Be When I See Me by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
Samara and Lyric are cousins who love to visit their grandmother, MeMe. The girls talk about all the wonderful things they want to be. Their self-esteem and confidence grow as they learn about women who have done what they hope to do.
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Nicolli and the Shining Star by Tomika Reid
Nicolli is a little girl who lost her dad at the age of 3. She is now 4 year's old living with her mom, who constantly reminds her daughter every depressing moment that her dad will always be in her heart. Nicolli misses her dad very...
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My People are Innovative by Dr. Tasha Thompson-Gray
Did you know that potato chips, cell phones, and the hairbrush were all created by African American inventors? Kareem did not realize these intriguing facts until his homework assignment turned into an evening of learning. Join Kareem...
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Love Me Some Me by Ashley Burkett
Makenna is excited and ready to begin what is supposed to be the best school year ever, but that all changes when she begins to get bullied by Natasha, the class bully. With the help of her favorite Aunt Ashley, Makenna learns that no...
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You Can by Merci McKinley
You Can uses rhyming verses to build self-esteem in children. It empowers them to believe in themselves through encouraging poetic devices and vibrant illustrations. You Can lets children know they can color outside the lines and love...