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Identifying features of the Gothic genre in the plot of ‘Frankenstein’

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify features of the Gothic genre in the plot of 'Frankenstein' in 'Frankenstein'. Key learning points: - Gothic literature is literature that evokes feelings of mystery, fear and terror. - The horrifying events...
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Ray Bradbury

9th - Higher Ed
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (with Dr. Z)

9th - Higher Ed
In this special episode, Dr. Zarka shows you what’s inside her “go bag,” a kit of survival supplies she keeps on hand at all times. In this episode you’ll find out how the horror genre can inspire real-world preparedness and take a look...
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How Industrialization and Urbanization Changed Werewolf Legends

9th - Higher Ed
In the 19th century, the werewolf shifted from a feared monster to a symbol of literary fantasy, fueled by industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of science. Stories about werewolves became popular in Gothic literature, penny...
Instructional Video12:54
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Don’t Know Much About BEOWULF? Nobody Does!

12th - Higher Ed
Let’s face it. Between English classes, Lit classes, World Culture classes, and History classes, there’s no escaping The Epic Poem. THE ODYSSEY, THE ILIAD, THE AENEID, THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, BEOWULF. At some point, we’re going to...
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Marilyn Singer

1st - 7th
Marilyn Singer has written all kinds of great books for children and young adults - picture books, fairy tales, mysteries, non-fiction, and novels - but poetry is her favorite genre. Singer is on a mission to "knock poetry off its...

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