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"The Tale of the Hummingbird" Instructional Video

Please watch this video to learn about the genre of myth.

"The Tale of the Hummingbird" Audio Video

This video will read the story “The Tale of the Hummingbird” to you as you follow along in your text.

Please watch this short video about the hummingbird before reading “The Tale of the Hummingbird.”   Notice how the hummingbird is attracted to the color red.  If you buy a hummingbird feeder, it will be red in some way!  This is very important to our myth “The Tale of the Hummingbird” in our textbook on pages 205-206!   In the spring, I will often have hummingbirds in my backyard.  They seem to be attracted to a bright pink flower that blooms in my flowerbed.  They are so fun to watch!  Have you ever seen a hummingbird?

We will be discussing the theme of “The Tale of the Hummingbird.”  Please watch this video explaining how to find the theme of a story using the Cinderella story as an example.

"Black Cowboy, Wild Horses" Instructional Video

This video will introduce you to the biography “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses.”

After reading the biography “Black Cowboys, Wild Horses,”  you will be asked to answer some questions on page 222 over the author’s craft of using figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification.  This video will explain the meanings of similes and metaphors.

After reading the biography “Black Cowboys, Wild Horses,”  you will be asked to answer some questions on page 222 over the author’s craft of using figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification.  This video will explain the meaning of personification.

"That's Not Progress!" Instructional Video

Please watch this video for an introduction to the argumentative text “That’s Not Progress!”

"Feathered Friend" Instructional Video

Please watch this video to review science fiction and theme!  You will love this story!!

"Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?" Instructional Video

Please watch this video for information and directions about the selection “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”.

Blockbuster Video Commerical

Watch this 30 second commercial for Blockbuster Video.  This video store is mentioned in the reflective essay “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”.  I remember renting videos from Blockbuster Video when I was in high school!  Yes, I’m a bit old!  Lol!

Life Cereal Commercial

Please watch this commercial for Life cereal.  This is the cereal the author of the reflective essay “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” was eating for breakfast.  Her dad showed her this commerical via YouTube.

from "The Misadventures of Don Quixote" Introduction Video

Watch this animated video of the story “Don Quixote” as an introduction to our selection from “The Misadventures of Don Quixote.”

from "The Misadventures of Don Quixote" Instructional Video

Please watch this video for an introduction to the fictional story from “Don Quixote.”

Ada Lovelace Biography Introduction Video

Please view this video about Ada Lovelace.  

"Ada and the Thinking Machines" Instructional Video

Please watch this video for information about the biography and lessons you will complete for the week of April 27-May 1!

"The King of Mazy May" Introduction and Instructional Video

Please watch this video for information and directions about the selection “The King of Mazy May.”

The Klondike Gold Rush

Please watch this video about the Klondike Gold Rush to get background information for the selection “The King of Mazy May.”

"The King of Mazy May" Sled Dog Video

Please watch this video about sled dogs!  Cuteness overload!!

"Call of the Wild" Movie Trailer

Please watch this movie trailer for “Call of the Wild.”  Jack London, the author of “The King of Mazy May,” also wrote “Call of the Wild.”  A movie has been produced based on his novel!  

from "Sacagawea" Instructional Video

Please watch this video to learn about the historical fiction selection from “Sacagawea” and the lessons to complete with this story.

from "Sacagawea" Introduction Video

Please watch this video to learn more about Sacagawea!

Glenna Goodacre and the Sacagawea Gold Coin

Please view this video to hear Glenna Goodacre, a Lubbock native, talk about how she created the Sacagawea profile on the Sacagawea gold coin.  Mrs. Goodacre recently passed away.