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Stanford Authors Series
By Ken Kimmelman
Do you remember what it's like not to fit in, and how uncomfortable or even sad that made you feel? That's something most of us experience, especially when we're children. Fortunately, there are two little magic words that can help any one of us who faces that situation: Thomas Comma. This expertly animated program, produced by Emmy Award Winner Ken Kimmelman (Sesame Street; Doug; The Heart Knows Better), tells the story by the author/poet Martha Baird (The Comma That Didn't Belong Anywhere) of a lonely, little comma who just didn't seem to fit in anywhere. But in the end, Thomas, determined to find his place in life, teaches us all to believe in ourselves, to face moments that challenge us, and to never accept that we won't find our place eventually. As we happily discover here, among a variety of grammatical and literary references that will delight and enlighten viewers along the way, Thomas Comma finds his place in the perfect sentence, and that's a life lesson good for all of us.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. Charming animation gives this sweet and simple program a retro feel that is easy to enjoy; the narrative is compelling, clever and humorous enough to keep the story moving forward to its satisfying and somewhat surprising conclusion. It is as much a film for older viewers familiar with literature and the art of writing as it is for younger viewers who can benefit from its life-affirming lessons on confidence and perseverance." - Library Journal
"Highly Recommended. 'Thomas Comma' may be this generation's 'The Red Balloon.'" - National Media Review
Awards
Platinum Remi Award -Worldfest, Houston IFF
Accolade Award -Accolade Competition
Award of Merit -Indie Fest Competition
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2010
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Fernando Alegria grew up in the Independencia barrio of Santiago, Chile. This barrio was filled with the dreams of immigrants from all over the world and gave birth to the lyrical voices of Pablo Neruda, Violeta Parra, Volodia Teitelboim, and gave Alegria not only his voice, but also his indomitable spirit of rebellion and sense of national identity. As an academic, visionary, writer and revolutionary, Alegria brought prestise and legitimacy to the Spanish language. Alegria's works, factual or fictional, capture the spirit of the people and places they depict. His gift of being able to articulate the feelings of a people, in a witty, reflective and lyrically beautiful manner, endeared Alegria to his countrymen and women and earned him recognition from many literary and cultural icons.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. A humanistic portrayal of one of the most influential figures from Chile and a key figure in the advancement of Latino culture in the U.S." - National Media Review
'Alegria's 'Viva Chile Mierda,' the most recited poem of the Salvador Allende era, was written in the 1960s, when Alegria was a professor at UC Berkeley; it was also the time of the 'University Without Walls' movement that responded to the call of universal higher education." - Western Institute for Social Research
"Fernando Alegria, mentor to hundreds of literary scholars and authors, was a pioneer in Latin American literature studies; he wrote more than two dozen books, including, 'Allende: A Novel,' a biography of his longtime friend, the former president of Chile Salvador Allende. He also wrote critical works on the influence of Thomas Mann and Walt Whitman on Latin American literature." - Stanford University News Service
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2008
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The German-born writer Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946 for what is considered his masterpiece, The Glass Bead Game (Das Glasperlenspiel), which, ironically, was his last major work. Previously, he had achieved great fame with three novels, Demian in 1919, Siddhartha in 1922, and Steppenwolf in 1927. This documentary, which was filmed on-location in Montagnola, Switzerland, where he lived much of his life, focuses on the soul of the writer and includes commentary taken from the writer's autobiography and covers many personal aspects of the writer's life. Also we meet the writer's two sons, his editor, and the doctor who treated Hesse during his final years in Ticino.
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"Highly Recommended! This moving documentary is filled with photos and video clips of Hesse's intense yet simple attempt to find meaning in his life. He indicated in his writings that his life had two pursuits: the need for solitude, and the need to communicate. To meet his need for solitude, he spent much of his life in the remote village of Montagnola, Switzerland. To meet his need to communicate, his house became a major asylum for German-born artists during the Nazi regime in Germany, as well as the many admirers of his works throughout his life. Hesse liked the simple life of gardening and pulling weeds, and stated in his letters that he found most of his inspiration during this type of work; he answered over 35,000 letters during his lifetime, part of his need to communicate with others; he also dabbled with painting and artwork, which is featured throughout the program." -EMR Online
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This is the biography of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who is perhaps best known for adapting Auld Lang Syne into the version that is sung on New Year's Eve around the world. Lionized as the "ploughman poet," which dates back to his humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, Burns, today, is revered as a cult hero for his unpretentious verse ("the best laid schemes o' mice and men"), his many romances, and his notorious belief in passion as a gift of life. Although he died a relatively young man, 37 in 1796, his extraordinary power of touching the hearts of common people though his verse continues to be celebrated on his birthday, January 25, at annual "Burns' Night" festivities.
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2004
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Shelby Foote: Winner of the 'Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award' and 'Dos Passos Prize for Literature Award'
One of the most prolific historians on the subject of the Civil War was Shelby Dade Foote, Jr. (1916 - 2005), an American novelist whose non-fiction work is highlighted by his massive 3-volume history entitled The Civil War: A Narrative. He gained further prominence appearing on the PBS series The Civil War by filmmaker Ken Burns. In 2003, he was awarded The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award by the Tulsa Library Trust, joining the likes of Norman Cousins, John Updike, Saul Bellow, Norman Mailer, Margaret Atwood and Neil Simon. Prior to accepting this prestigious award, the author answered questions posed to him by journalists and reporters at a local press conference. Sensitively narrated by Bill Humphreys, this touching biography recalls the life of Shelby Foote by combining these memorable moments along with fascinating accounts of the Civil War. We learn of his humble beginning in Greenville, Mississippi, of his chance encounter with Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner, of the Battle of Opequon, fought in Winchester, Virginia, of the Battle of Olustee, the largest battle fought in Florida during the Civil War. And to close, we are further moved when he reads from the epilogue of his most definitive book. Co-produced by Chip Taylor, BBTFilms and Myles Jaeschke.
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40 minutes
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2009
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Iain Cuthbertson stars in this historical re-enactment on the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the man who brought the world Sherlock Holmes. As we see in this excellent biography, the author, like his literary alter ego, found it hard to resist the challenge of righting a wrong or seeking justice for an underdog. Here we learn of two police cases he had re-opened, The Case of George Edalji and The Case of Oscar Slater; his work in these cases helped to establish a way to correct other miscarriages of justice. Holmes' lovers, as well as readers of Doyle's other fine works, will love to learn how the author's literary works constantly reflected events of his life. All will enjoy seeing a rare interview with the author, who also introduced steel helmets into the Army, life jackets into the Navy, and cross-country skiing to Switzerland. From viewing Jeremy Brett and Basil Rathbone as the Great Detective to hearing William Gillette utter the famous phrase, "It's elementary my dear Watson," the program is filled with nostalgic moments that help remind us of the dramatic impact of Doyle's creative genius that has lasted for generations.
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William Butler Yeats is considered one of the 20th century's greatest poets. He lived during one of the most turbulent periods in Irish history, from the downfall of Parnell to the foundation of the Irish nation state. This reflective biography presents the historical context and Yeats' own motivation for writing, plus a complete literary critique of the acclaimed poet and his work.
Review
"Highly Recommended. A memorable and immediate experience of one of the world's finest poets." -Ed. Media Review
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We can't expect to have well written English without proper punctuation. So this program is the ultimate plain-English guide to understanding apostrophes, commas, full stops, question marks, and the often-abused exclamation mark. And to make the learning experience a pleasant one, the program informs and entertains as it shows the awful messes that people can get into because of the poor use of punctuation.
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Want to put some fun into Writing and Grammar? This program does just that with celebrated children's and teen's author, Margaret Clark (Fat Chance; Pugwall; Butterfingers), reading from her beloved books to illustrate key points about sentences and paragraphs; also mime artist Richard Jones adds his comic touch to help young writers with this most fundamental topic.
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Amalie is excited that Christmas is so close, and she's hoping her parents will take her out to eat and celebrate the holiday. Instead of going out to a restaurant, her parents have a better idea: they help her go "out" on a Christmas picnic with her furry and feathery friends! The moral of the story is clear: don't forget to feed your pets and animal friends. Based on the short story by Karen Appleton and artwork by Dana Schnabel.
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A reminiscent trip in the early 1900s to grandmother's and grandfather's house when all family members joined together to make Christmas the most festive event of the year.
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"Excellent to raise nostalgic awareness about Christmas." -Ed. Media Review
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"Everyone knows Santa Claus uses reindeer to deliver his presents on Christmas Eve. What people don't know is, one year he almost had to use a dinosaur." So begins a wonderfully told story of Santa, a loveable dinosaur, and a mysterious Namwons creature, all part of a largely unknown legend about the disappearance of Santa's reindeer just before Christmas.
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"This wonderful short story is filled with surprises, and features excellent animation of Dana Schnabel's illustrations." - Ed. Media Review
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In the spirit of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, this poetic story will delight children as they discover the reason why Santa is wearing a new suit - or at least a newly colored suit.
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Directed by Robin Crichton
History tells us that on Christmas Eve, 1818, in the small, picturesque Alpine village of Mariapfarr, Austria, the immortal Christmas carol, Silent Night, which was written by Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber, was sung for the very first time. But there's much more to the story than that. In this enchanting and magical tale actress Lynn Redgrave reveals a curious story, "handed down by word-of-mouse," about a small boy, Felix, whose wish to create a very special tune for Christmas Day is granted with the assistance of his friend, Nonny, a mouse. Shot on location, the program includes beautiful music, period costumes, and also features Gregor Fisher, John Cairney, Bill McCue, Jack McKenzie, Phil McCall and Richard Blane.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. Young children can follow the plot, the scenery is beautiful, and each rendition of the carol is sweet." -The New York Times
"Highly Recommended. The acting is delightful and the photography gives all the scenes the ambience of an antique Christmas carol - even the mouse has star qualities!" -The Seattle Times
"Highly Recommended. This is one of those rare delights, a charming Once-Upon-A-Time Tale." -The Edinburgh Evening News
Awards
First Prize -Chicago Intl. Festival of Children's Films
KIDS FIRST Endorsement -Coalition for Quality Children's Media
Dove Family-Approval Seal -The Dove Foundation
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Edmund Hartmann's screen writing resume includes: The Paleface, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, The Naughty Nineties, My Three Sons, and Family Affair.
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2004
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This program offers an historical look back at Jerry Nachman, the TV celebrity and former editor of The New York Post who was no stranger to the high-profile world of big city newspapers. Here he offers perspectives on writing, journalism, and print vs. television.
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This film historian, teacher, and author knows and loves the importance of films. In this candid interview he challenges students of films to make tomorrow's movies from the "inside out."
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2004
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Everyone's heard of the expression "writer's block," and in this program Julia Cameron, an award-winning journalist and author, explains her method of unblocking creativity. Her book, The Artist's Way, has become an international best seller, published in a dozen languages, with worldwide sales of over 1 million copies.
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Sally Fisher, author of Life Mastery and respected in the American Indian Circle of spiritual healers, discusses her experiences as a leader of many AIDS workshops and how they affect her.
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2004
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One of the best ways to learn about writing is to hear from other writers and in this program viewers gain invaluable insights into the life and work of best-selling author, John Marsden (Tomorrow, When the War Began), while also learning creative writing techniques and gaining understanding of the writing process.
Reviews
"Recommended. Best selling author John Marsden talks about the various components, essential in writing a successful book. In short sequences, he describes various elements such as target audience, character development, planning, background detail, marketing of book, etc. Each of these segments is followed by a very brief reading from his book 'Tomorrow, When the War Began.' Marsden clearly outlines each element that he considers to be an integral part of the creative process. His advice is clear, well presented and based on experience." -EMR Online
"Recommended. "Features the prolific and popular author, John Marsden, whose book, 'Tomorrow, When the War Began,' has sold upwards of 2.5 million copies." -Library Journal
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2004
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Increasingly, the messages that form our viewpoints come to us via images through a variety of print and electronic media: television, magazines, and newspapers. Even newspapers rely on the power of the picture. So, to encourage viewers to develop their analytical skills in visual literacy, this in-depth program examines photography, cartoons, graphic design, editorial decision making and critical analysis of images, while in the process informing viewers about the way media images are generated and deepening their appreciation of the necessarily selective way the world is represented through newspapers.
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"Recommended. We have all heard that "a picture is worth a thousand words," and "seeing is believing," but we're often unaware how easy it is to manipulate visual perception. This program strives to open viewers' eyes to the biases behind images in print news media, drawing insight from the distinguished Swinburne University lecturer in media and communication, John Schwartz." -EMR Online
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2004
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Valerie Lewis interviews writer Robin Heisey about advertising. Tips include suggestions for script writing; then they work on dialogue for ads.
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2000
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Young children, ages 4 - 11, will love to learn English with the help of Marcus the Mole and his cartoon friends and family. Animated like a modern-day computer game, the program is easy and fun to watch, making learning come naturally.
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2004
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Everyday words and phrases are spoken and repeated in Spanish and English as Marcus and his friends go on learning adventures to school, the movies and a picnic.
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Marcus goes to the post office and we learn about stamps and letters, then introductions, as Marcus meets a friend. When Marcus isn't feeling well the doctor comes and we learn about body parts; also Marcus' brother helps us learn where things are.
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Marcus has a cool car named Digger and we learn directions as he and his friends travel around Moleville. They go to the supermarket; then the family goes to a restaurant and we learn fruits, salads and deserts. Outside we learn words associated with all the seasons: autumn, winter, spring and summer.
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2004
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This is an illuminating profile of the popular novelist and poet David Malouf, known for his best-selling books, Remembering Babylon, Johnno, 12 Edmondstone Street, The Great World, The Year of the Foxes, The Gold Coast, and An Imaginary Life. It interweaves the imagined world of Malouf's writing with the reality of places and experiences that have inspired him. Delving into his Lebanese and English heritage and his memories of growing up during WW II, the program uses a combination of interviews, dramatizations, archival footage and cinema verite sequences to explore the work of this complex man. It reveals a writer who looks closely into ordinary lives and events, finding something precious in them, giving those mundane moments meaning and making them into art.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. A reflective study on the author and his work, this program gives an insight into how he integrates his life experiences, and produces some of the most stunning prose of this century. Few writers today are writing novels and not blueprints for screenplays, and Malouf is one of them. Footage of the author reading excerpts from his novels, combined with staged journeys into his past, illustrate his power as a writer and serve as a catalyst for further reading." -School Library Journal
"Recommended. David Malouf describes his literary influences and the ways in which his novels and poetry came into existence. In personal interviews, he discusses the formative effects that imagination, memory, experience, and the self-conscious have had on his writing, while his publisher and literary critics detail his mastery of language and his rich characterizations. This is the story of how fiction is written as told by one of the great writers of twentieth-century English literature." -EMR Online
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As Vietnam and the US continue to restore relations, this program looks at the feature film adaptation of Graham Greene's prophetic novel, The Quiet American, a book unfortunately dismissed upon publication in the US in 1955 as "anti-American." The documentary provides insight into Greene's analysis of pre-Vietnam international politics. Greene believed the bombings of Saigon Square in 1952 were the result of early US interference, as they tried in the early fifties to find a 3rd Force to take over from the French colonialists and fight the Communists. This army came from the unusual 'Kayodai' religious sect. Offering conversations with veterans from both sides, the past is re-created, and the situation re-examined. The American role in world affairs is examined; also the film asks how far a country should go to achieve a goal that is for the good of another country.
Reviews
"Recommended. This documentary makes a strong case for the prophetic qualities of Graham Greene's novel, 'The Quiet American,' which predicted an unsuccessful American involvement in the Vietnamese revolution. This is one of the rare instances that literature was able to predict history with some degree of accuracy, and this program would serve to focus the beginning of an investigation of the influences of art on life, life on art." -EMR Online
"Recommended. "Seizes on a remake of the movie 'The Quiet American' to re-examine Green's novel and the political situation that led to it." -Library Journal
"Graham Green was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century." -Smithsonian Magazine
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Isobelle Carmody is a leading writer of fiction for teenagers whose works include Dreamwalker, The Gathering, Green Monkey Dreaming, Scatterlings, and The Obernewtyn Chronicles. This innovative program uses imaginative camera and editing techniques as the author reads from her novels and talks about her early life and influences, her approach to death, bleakness, truth and fantasy, her attitude towards publishing and publishers, and working with collaborators, and her writing process.
Review
"Recommended. This is a candid interview of Isobelle Carmody. The writer talks about her childhood experiences, from which she draws her ideas for writing her books, and her beliefs and attitudes regarding death, truth, bleakness, and fantasy. The filming of the interview is very innovative, in that the writer discusses her life in front of various locations that were important to her writings and her attitudes towards life, including her childhood home, the next door neighbor's house, some trips she took as a teenager and young adult, and experiences in school." -EMR Online
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2004
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James Moloney, the award-winning author of children's and young adult fiction books (Crossfire, Dougy, Gracey, Angela, and A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove), talks about the craft of writing, and particularly what led him to write the popular Dougy trilogy. He shows us how the power of personal experience can be drawn on, and how it informs a text. He also explores the profound themes and messages about violence, race relations and discrimination in these novels, discussing each topic individually. He presents a useful entry into several texts and offers aspiring authors ways of developing their interests and skills as writers.
Review
"Highly Recommended. Using examples and excerpts from his work, James Moloney guides viewers through the writing process - generating ideas, identifying themes, creating characters, and developing the story - and discusses how to cultivate writing skills. His tone is conversational and friendly, which offers encouragement to those who may be intimidated by the craft of writing." -EMR Online
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Mark Harris is best known for his best-selling baseball novel, Bang the Drum Slowly, Here he exposes the allegorical quality of his novels, his dedication to social justice, and his opposition to war.
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2004
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This program features 36 widely read authors, including John Irving, Annie Dillard, Louise Erdrich, Timothy Mo, Amoz Oz, Amiri Baraka, Edna O'Brien, and the late Robertson Davies.
Review
"Recommended. It is a delight to hear so many famous authors read from their works." -Booklist
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60 minutes
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2004
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This is a memorable visit to the village of Tarrytown, NY, to tour three National Historic landmarks: the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, its historic graveyard, and Washington Irving's home, Sunnyside, which provides viewers with the fascinating background of the beloved book, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Review
"Recommended. This is a fitting tribute to the "Father of American Literature," Washington Irving." -Ed. Media Review
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Through five soliloquies we follow the inner life of Hamlet, using Act 1, Scene 2; Act III, Scene 1; Act II, Scene 2; Act V, Scene 1; Act V, Scene 2. We begin with Hamlet's disgust at himself and his present situation; next, we examine his longing to leave the world; then we see his realization of human mortality and his final acceptance.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. An excellent program as an actor acts out five soliloquies from the play and the narrator explains the significance of each." -NAMTC/NMM Review
"Highly Recommended. Richard Ouzounian's commentary relates Hamlet's inner struggles quite effectively with modern concerns, particularly in taking responsibility for one's actions, and considerations of the implications of suicide. This will be especially valuable to those teaching or studying Shakespeare, but it's also extremely appealing entertainment worth repeat viewings." -EMR Online
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NY05391034
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Three scenes, Act I, Scene 2; Act II, Scene 1; Act IV, Scene 2, help us look at the character of Brutus, and how he and Cassius work out their troubled relationship. First Cassius plants the seeds of revolution in Brutus' mind; next Brutus decides to kill Caesar; then, after the assassination, with Rome at war, we see Brutus and Cassius fighting over each other's personal concerns.
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30 minutes
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2004
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This program follows King Lear through his journey into madness using Act I, Scene 3; Act I, Scene 5; Act III, Scene 2; Act III, Scene 4. First, Lear meets and banters with Kent and the Fool; then the Fool gives way to fears of madness; next we see Lear raging against the elements; then Lear praying for comprehension and salvation.
Review
"Highly Recommended. An excellent production that is easily understood with a narrator who explains and identifies the universal themes in Shakespeare's plot lines. It is easy to follow and the narrator interjects at the appropriate time to explain the key scenes." -NAMTC/NMM Review
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30 minutes
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2004
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This program looks at the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, using Act I, Scene 7; Act II, Scene 2; Act V, Scene 1; Act V, Scene 5. First, Lady Macbeth convinces her husband to kill Duncan; next we see Macbeth's panic and Lady Macbeth's resolve; then we examine how each deals with guilt; finally, Lady Macbeth is destroyed and Macbeth finds only despair.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended. Richard Ouzounian's commentary combined with the fine acting in the selected scenes makes this Macbeth an extraordinarily entertaining and informative viewing." -EMR Online
"Highly Recommended. This video is perfectly appropriate for today's teens." -School Library Journal
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30 minutes
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2004
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John Rickford, Professor of Linguistics, who has been studying Black English as an American dialect for 25 years, clarifies the issues surrounding the "ebonics" controversy.
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FS05390308
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30 minutes
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2004
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Elizabeth Tallent, Creative Writing Program Director, talks about whether and how writing can be taught, from short stories to novels.
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30 minutes
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2004
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Here we are introduced to the teacher, Miss Mary; Clovis, the maintenance man; the students: Lucy, Max, Fanny, Malik, Zoe, Teo and Piero; and two animated characters, Wasty and Bug. We start with hello/goodbye; hello, I'm___, and you? and what's your name?
Review
"Recommended. This live-action program, divided into several parts, takes viewers to a classroom with a small group of children, a friendly custodian, a large puppet, and an energetic female teacher. The entire show is lighthearted and has the feel of a PBS program." -School Library Journal
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DL05391793
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15 minutes
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2007
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Mary and the students work on: Hello, my name's___, what's your name? Then, using well-known characters like Robin Hood, Tinkerbell, Snow White and Captain Cook, children play Is It___? Next, cut out pictures of the characters are used to introduce the numbers 1 - 5.
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HJ05531814
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary begins Look, Listen, Repeat with her students; next a blindfold game helps with Who is It? I know, it's___; I don't know. Also familiar sounds help with counting 1- 5; then colored hats help introduce favorite colors.
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EN05531827
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15 minutes
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2007
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Hide and Seek reinforces learning about directions. Where are you? I'm here. Is he up there? He's over there. Next, children match flags to countries on the map. Where is___? I'm in ___. Then a game of Hopscotch helps with numbers 1-10.
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PC05391829
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15 minutes
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2007
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It's Clovis' birthday; so Happy Birthday is used to introduce How old are you? I'm ___ years old. Then opposite descriptions include small/big, good/bad, right/wrong. And colors are used to answer Look it's ___?
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GC05441831
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15 minutes
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2007
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The Christmas season helps introduce give and take, please and thank you; plus important commands like: look, stand up, come here, sit up, sit down, stop it.
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WS05531832
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary uses popular songs and rhymes that children may repeat to review previously taught words and phrases. Included are: 2 Little Birds; 1 Little, 2 Little, 3 Little Indians; Mary Wears a Red Dress; Stand Up, Sit Down.
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GH05391834
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15 minutes
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2007
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Children learn how to ask questions and to describe favorite things. What's that? What's this? Describe the toy, boat, trumpet, and scarf. Then Miss Mary uses a rainbow and numbers to help identify colors. What color is this? 1, purple, 2 green, 3 blue, etc.
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DN05441836
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15 minutes
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2007
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Dichson, a detective, visits and lots of everyday things are introduced: screwdriver, brush, train, ship, hat, doll and book. Then a huge dollhouse helps children identify household things like sofa, carpet, table, chair, etc.
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KS05531838
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15 minutes
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2007
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Someone is ill and a doctor must come to the classroom. Children learn: How are you? I am fine. I am not very well. Also, using pictures drawn by the children, greetings are introduced: good morning, good afternoon and good evening.
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HY05441794
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15 minutes
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2007
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Children learn to express what they want. Wasty wants to play, while Bug and the others want to read, sing, write and paint. Also Rapple, a rabbit, comes for a visit and the children make puppets of a rabbit and name them.
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CN05531796
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15 minutes
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2007
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Children make a menu of foods they like and don't like, including eggs, bacon, chocolate, ice cream, oranges, apples, milk, coffee, spinach and hamburgers. Then they act out things they like to do: sing and dance, read and write, run and jump.
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HK05391798
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary reviews key words and phrases with the children then encourages them to sing along with popular songs, such as Ba, Ba, Black Sheep, Are You Sleeping? and I Am a Music Man.
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HK05441800
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15 minutes
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2007
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Pictures of trees, flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables help the children create their own beautiful garden. Also they learn to ask for what they'd like to drink: milk, water or orange juice?
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary introduces the children to music and instruments in an orchestra. Hearing sounds of the instruments reinforces words, then Jane, a musician, shows them how to make high and low sounds adding water to drinking glasses.
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CR05391804
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15 minutes
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2007
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Vincent, an artist, visits the classroom and his beautiful painting of a colorful train helps children identify the primary colors; in selecting colors they learn about here and there; then close by playing Bingo by matching colors.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Simon Says is the perfect way to help children begin to understand instructions. And, as Wasty makes a pest of himself, it reinforces rules such as, don't touch, put it back, don't jump, don't run, please don' talk, don't shout, please talk.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Bobby, the hamster, is lost and this helps Miss Mary teach the children about location and directions: here, there, behind, in front of, over there, to the left/right. Also introduced are the words: cage, park, swimming pool and zoo.
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RL05391810
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary sings popular songs that children may repeat in this musical, sing-along review of the previous programs: One Elephant Went Out to Play; My Hat Has 3 Feathers; Rock My Soul; Incy, Wincy Spider
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JK05441812
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15 minutes
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2007
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First children learn to ask and answer: Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Then Zoe is scared when the doctor comes into the classroom, but they see he's no monster as they learn about their hands, heads, shoulders and knees.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Pictures of animals at the zoo, like elephants, giraffes, lions, snakes and monkeys, are used to help children learn those words and to reinforce counting skills.
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WS05441819
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary uses the time of day (morning, afternoon and evening) to help children answer the question: what would you like to do? For example, in the morning I have breakfast; in the evening I prefer to read.
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WW05531821
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15 minutes
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2007
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A visitor from England, Felix, visits the class and introduces the children to family words, mother/father, sister/brother, grandfather/grandmother; also farm animals, such as cows, horses, pigs, hens, ducks and rabbits.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Miss Mary sings the following songs to review key themes: Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands; We All Clap Hands; Roly, Poly, Pudding and Blackberry Pie; then music for each is played so children may repeat.
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PT05441825
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15 minutes
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2007
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Children love magic and in Segment 1 a fumbling magician, Marcel Presto, has a hat full of surprises; Oliver, Laura and Paul are introduced in Segment 2 and today they're attending a wonderful play; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings Do You Know the Muffin Man? that is repeated so children too may sing; then she reads a story, Meg, the Witch, and offers a fun tongue twister.
Review
"Recommended. This live-action program, divided into several parts, takes viewers to a classroom with a small group of children, a friendly custodian, a large puppet, and an energetic female teacher. The entire show is lighthearted and has the feel of a PBS program." -School Library Journal
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VC05391841
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20 minutes
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2007
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Tom's little brother, Paul, and their grandmother visit the classroom on a rainy day in Segment 1; Paul invites Laura to go with his family on a picnic outing in Segment 2; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings The Farmer's in His Den, which is repeated so children may sing it; next she recites Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater, and Fiddle, Diddle, Dumpling; then offers a fun tongue twister.
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15 minutes
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2007
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In Segment 1 the children try to play their instruments, but there are too many interruptions; in Segment 2 directions are emphasized as Oliver and Laura see street musicians playing; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings The Finger Band Has Come to Town, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she recites Hey, Diddle, Diddle and adds a favorite tongue twister.
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TV05391847
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15 minutes
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2007
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A missing comic book is the theme of Segment 1; in Segment 2 Oliver and Paul go to the book store for the latest edition of Goosebumps; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings 3 Green Bottles Standing on the Wall, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she reads a popular story, The Giant's Garden.
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TY05441849
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20 minutes
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2007
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Play is a theme in Segment 1, also Alex, Hugh and Joanna learn about having a choice; Laura and Paul ask a lot of questions waiting for her father at a Cricket match in Segment 2; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings If You're Happy and You Know It, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she recites As I Was Going to St. Ives and a fun tongue twister.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Tastes of food (sweet, sour, bitter, salty) are the theme in Segment 1; in Segment 2 Paul goes food shopping with Laura and her mother; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings Hot Cross Buns, which is repeated so children too may sing; then Clovis tells the story of The Big Turnip.
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20 minutes
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2007
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Children try to hide a dog in the classroom in Segment 1; in Segment 2 Paul and Laura bring a rabbit to a farm and get to see all the animals there; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings Old MacDonald Had a Farm, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she recites 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe and Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen and a fun tongue twister.
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20 minutes
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2007
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A "School's in Bloom" contest is the theme for Segment 1; in Segment 2 Paul's dad takes Paul and Laura for a walk in the country to take pictures of trees and flowers; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she tells The Story of Peter Rabbit and a fun tongue twister.
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NY05531856
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20 minutes
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2007
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A colorful parrot comes into the classroom in Segment 1; in Segment 2 Oscar and Maria go to the zoo and see all the animals there; in Segment 3 Julia sings El Cuco, which is repeated so children too may sing; then she recites La Primavera.
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18 minutes
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2007
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In Segment 1 it's Wasty's birthday and everyone in the classroom sings Happy Birthday; in Segment 2 friends and family come together to celebrate Olly's birthday; in Segment 3 Miss Mary sings You Put Your Right Foot In, which is repeated so children too may sing; Clovis recites Little Jack Horner; then Wasty does a fun tongue twister.
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15 minutes
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2007
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The concept of celebrity and jobs in television are the themes of this program. In Segment 1 we meet Jennie, the teacher, and her students: Sarah, Matt, Kate, Anne and Tom, who just won a poster contest. In Segment 2 we meet photographer Joanna Jones and her assistant, Mick, whose assignment is to get a photo of celebrity.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Music and photography are the themes of this program. In Segment 1 the students learn about teamwork playing their instruments; also the class photographer introduces the concept of solving a problem. In Segment 2 Joanna and Mick have to solve a problem to get the photo they need of a folk musician.
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2007
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Puppets help present the theme of teamwork in this program. In Segment1 the students work on agreeing and disagreeing in preparing to do their play with puppets. In Segment 2 Mick and Joanna agree and disagree about getting a photo of a particular kind of puppet.
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2007
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Mixing ingredients to make chemical changes is the theme in this program. In Segment 1 the students learn to be careful and to change colors by mixing liquids. In Segment 2 Joanna and Mick need a photo of a cake and discover the steps to making a cake in the process.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Animals are the focus in this program. In Segment 1 the students' assignment is to make a video about their pets. In Segment 2 Joanna and Mick have to go to the zoo to get a photo of a lion eating.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Art is the theme of this program. In Segment 1 the students create an art exhibition in their classroom; In Segment 2 Joanna and Mick have the assignment of getting a photo of Edward Barra's painting, Skull and Landscape.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Sports is the theme of this program. In Segment 1 Jennie leads the students in a variety of gymnastics. In Segment 2 Joanna and Mick are assigned to get a photo of tennis star, Kim Smith.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Acting and the doctor's are the two themes of this program. In Segment 1 the students do a play involving people who work in the medical field. In Segment 2 Joanna gets the picture she needs of an actor thanks to Mick's grandmother's remedy for a toothache.
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15 minutes
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2007
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Teacher, storyteller, and comedienne, Evelyn Zola (1924 - 2003) was known as "America's First Lady of Deaf Senior Citizens;" she was a Sign Language teacher for 31 years, won the "Deaf Senior of the Year Award," and was inducted into the Jewish Deaf Congress Hall of Fame. Using American Sign Language (ASL), and wearing her trademark toga, she presents personal recollections as well as deaf humor, providing insight from her perspective as a successful deaf adult.
Reviews
"Highly Recommended! Sit back and enjoy Evelyn Zola, who shares her memories of childhood, school, marriage; also her career as a teacher and interpreter trainer and later as an entertainer. With her striking talent for storytelling, her delightful presentation is full of insight and humor. Great for parents, deaf students, interpreter training programs, and deaf studies." -Booklist
"Highly Recommended! As a teacher, interpreter trainer, and on-stage performer, Zola offers the viewer a multidimensional perspective of a deaf woman's life of sadness, confusion, joy, belonging and nationally recognized achievement." -Jill Ellis, C.E.I.D.
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NU05530878
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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32 minutes
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2005
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USD 210.00
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Two hosts, Gisele and Cheryl, visit a school for Deaf children where students there demonstrate the signs for common words used every day. Each segment shows children that communicating between hearing and Deaf kids is possible and fun. Segments include: Jobs; Animals; Colors; Family; Food; Vehicles.
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HF05391040
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15 minutes
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2007
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USD 160.00
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Part 1: Numbers
Gina Oliva, Ph.D., and Linda Crider offer a complete aerobic exercise program designed to introduce children to basic sign language. Here instructors and children workout using numbers in sign language. 15 min.
Part 2: The Alphabet
Gina Oliva and Linda Crider continue their complete healthy aerobic workout with children inviting viewers to join in and use the alphabet in sign language.
Review
"Recommended. A great way to teach all young children basic sign language." -School Library Journal
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AB05442168
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30 minutes
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2007
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USD 160.00
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A game show for Deaf and hearing children featuring two hosts, one Deaf and one hearing, and two teams, each consisting of one hearing and one Deaf contestant. The contestants are challenged with questions and games while the audience cheers them on. Each fun and fast-paced segment teaches children about Deaf people and demonstrates basic sign language. Segments include: Deaf Communication; To Hear or Not to Hear; Names; Games; Whose Sign is it Anyway?; The Dos and Don'ts of Sign Language; Technology Deaf Kids Use in Everyday Life; How Deaf Kids Communicate.
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WH05392644
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2007
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USD 160.00
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Irish poet Eavan Boland, a Lannan Foundation Award in Poetry winner, reads from one of her collected works of poems, An Origin Like Water. Her other books include: In a Time of Violence, Outside History, The Journey and Other Poems, Night Feed, In Her Own Image, Object Lessons: The Life of the Woman and The Poet in Our Time.
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DL05441733
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DVD
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60 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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Maria Cotera, a former graduate student at Stanford University, reads from and talks about the book, Caballero: A Historical Novel.
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CZ05390615
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2004
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USD 160.00
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Authors and former Creative Writing Program directors Nancy Packer and John L'Heureux read from their works of fiction and talk about Stanford's renowned writing program, founded by novelist Wallace Stegner.
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AH05440616
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60 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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In Jealous Hearted Me Nancy Packer, Professor Emeritus of English, presents a "broken" novel that follows intriguing characters in a Southern family through a series of short stories.
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BS05391316
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DVD
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60 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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Carl Djerassi, Professor of Chemistry, and known as the "father of the birth control pill," reads from his popular novel, Marx Deceased, and discusses science in fiction.
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LL05391483
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50 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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In The Handmaid of Desire, best-selling author John L'Heureux, a professor of English at Stanford University, satirizes academic life and the petty struggles for power and influence that animate every campus.
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FT05531039
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DVD
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60 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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A reading of poems, all which involve the color of orange, by Professor of English, Gilbert Sorrentino.
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MZ05391726
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DVD
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60 minutes
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2004
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USD 210.00
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A reading by Creative Writing Program fellow, Pete Rock from his popular novel, This Is the Place.
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RT05442420
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2004
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis explains autobiographical writing and interviews journalist Susan Pedwell who explains its use in her writing process; also each discuss ways of connecting short sentences.
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WE05531940
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis explains how-to writing and interviews writer Marcia Kaye who explains its use in her writing process; then shows how to use an organizer in the pre-writing phase; also they discuss words that connect paragraphs.
Review
"To instruct viewers in interesting ways to present how-to information, the writing process is explained in steps: research, organization, editing, transitions, and summary." -The Book Report
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KN05440834
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis explains oral history and interviews Lorrain Hubbard who offers techniques for preserving stories of people's past. Writing tips include the difference between oral and written language; the need for unity, coherence and logical and chronological order, and how to punctuate dialogue in writing.
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FR05441739
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis points out the features of report writing and interviews Sherry Boeckh about her report writing process. Tips include corrections for short, croppy sentences, unnecessary repetition, wordiness, flowery language; and then converting sentences from the passive to the active voice.
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EM05532035
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis interviews career consultant Janis Foord-Kirk about the need for well-written resumes, cover letters and how to apply the writing process to both; also they work on short, choppy sentences.
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HU05442043
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis explains the form and purpose of argument writing and interviews environmentalist Vanessa Alexander who explains the use of argument writing in her writing process; also each discuss sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
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LS05392373
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis introduces Paul Yee, a writer of children's stories, who offers tips that cover the use of dialogue to bring characters to life and the technique of showing, as opposed to telling about, an incident. Also they discuss the use of adjectives and adverbs.
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NH05392323
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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Valerie Lewis explains each stage of the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing), offering helpful tips for approaching each, and encouragement to discover one's individuality.
Review
"Recommended. Educator Valerie Lewis explains the five stages of the writing process, discusses why we write, and indicates that writing is both a talent and a skill that can be learned and developed." -EMR Online
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TL05532709
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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USD 160.00
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In order to better understand the media, it is necessary to have an appreciation of the language used and familiarity with the input we can have into newspapers, radio and television. In this program experts help viewers discover how to: write an effective press release; get a letter into the paper; prepare for radio talkback; write a news story or feature; write for the spoken work of radio and TV; offer criticism to the media.
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MF05392706
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DVD
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45 minutes
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2004
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Price | : |
USD 210.00
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Valerie Lewis talks about poetry as a basic form of human communication and interviews poet Lucy Brennan about her inspirations. Tips focus on word choice and shapes of poems; then they discuss the use of similes and metaphors.
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JN05442708
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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15 minutes
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2000
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Price | : |
USD 160.00
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