This video examines elements of a ballad to depict the author's tale.

In this video, the key differences between ballads and limericks are explored, highlighting their unique characteristics and structures.

This video, entitled "Genres," explains and describes different genres of poetry.

This video, entitled "Ballads," explains the format and purpose of a ballad.

Howcast - Learn how to do the Wu-Tang from choreographer Randy Connor in this hip-hop dance video from Howcast.

Pupil outcome: I can explain the events of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ and how Tennyson’s responsibility as Poet Laureate shapes his commentary on the Crimean War. Key learning points: - The poem documents the lightly armed British...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Rossetti uses language, form and structure to express her viewpoint. Key learning points: - The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue. - It also uses many traditional ballad conventions. -...

Paul Laurence Dunbar had the courage and skill to write about what few at the time, and even today, wanted to acknowledge. The result is a poem about one of America's most poignant ghosts.

The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.

This video explores the components of a lyric poem and explains how to compose a lyric poem.

MOT 1951: GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR: WASHINGTON, D.C.: ** VS U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur addressing U.S. Congress in session (SOT), '... I am closing my 52 years of military service... (cheers)... old soldiers never die; they just fade...