Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
Publisher: Columbia University Press
For nearly a century, Granger's has been the resource that libraries and researchers trust "the best available general index to poetry" (Booklist). First introduced on CD-ROM in 1991 and revised in 1995, it has now been expanded and updated, ensuring that its coverage stays up to the minute and the software for accessing it remains state of the art. At Columbia Granger's World of Poetry, users currently have access to almost 220,000 poems in full text along with 450,000 poem citations. With the re-designed site, searching is greatly enhanced and user friendly and there are new searches by era or school, nationality, publication date, language, cultural identity, and gender. And there is much more. Columbia Granger's is an invaluable tool for any one who or wants to learn about poetry. With the new database some of the most important works of literature, The Canterbury Tales, Beowulf, The Divine Comedy, are presented in their entirety, in easy-to-navigate form, so that readers can understand the order in which they were composed and meant to be read. These works may be studied in part or sequence. In addition each work appears in modern spelling along with its original language, Middle English, Old English, and Italian, respectively. This is another unique benefit of Columbia Granger's World of Poetry. An exciting new feature is the split screen option that will allow advanced users the ability to view works side-by-side for comparison. For example, The Canterbury Tales can be viewed in Middle English next to the modern translation. This feature along with the extensive body of poetry will allow for an innovative method to explore poetry. For general readers and librarians the new subject search (and browse) will be especially welcome with poems organized across 6,000 subjects. All the popular searches are here, love, death, mother, children, but of special interest is the organization by hierarchies such as History, U.S. Civil War, Battle of Antietam or Battle of Bull Run. And there is more to come such as audio to selected poems. Subscriptions provide unlimited user access.
Format: Online
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Columbia Granger's World of Poetry : Public Libraries - 100,000+ Population Served - Single Branch - price on application
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Grannys Garden
Publisher: 4Mation
King and Queen have been imprisoned in a secret cave and their children hidden in 4 strange locations, the task is to find the missing children by performing simple tasks and puzzles. Includes Resource pack containing 12 double sided photocopiable activity sheets and set of picture files. Useful for English speaking and listening. Additional Classroom Resource packs available. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 6-10
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Jacqueline Wilson Trilogy DVD
Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso Education
Endorsed by the National Literacy Association’s Guide to Literacy Resources 2003. Best Children’s Fiction Award RTS 2003. Winner International Emmy 2004. Winner BAFTA Children’s Film and Television Awards 2004. Two of Jacqueline Wilson’s dramas are now available on DVD with extra Popular Writers documentary included. What’s So Good About Jacqueline Wilson (Documentary), 2 x 15 minute programmes: Jacqueline Wilson invites us into her book filled home to show how she writes her books and develops her ideas. Her books touch on important and sensitive subjects such as homeless families, children in care, bullying and bereavement, but always maintain humour and a lightness of touch appropriate to her audience. DOUBLE ACT: 1 x 100 minute programme. Curriculum Connections: Narrative structure, character, setting, dialogue and plot, storytelling through dramatisation, study of media texts. Jacqueline Wilson weaves a charming, sensitive and often hilarious story about ten year old twins Ruby and Garnet growing up and finding their own identities. The girls look alike but have very different personalities. Everything starts to change when their widowed dad brings home Rose, his new partner. They move to the country, but the girls, particularly Ruby, find country life difficult to cope with, so they make plans to sneak off to the big city to audition for a TV series and apply to a posh boarding school. But the girls’ best efforts do not go according to plan. THE ILLUSTRATED MUM: 4 x 25 minute programmes. Curriculum Connections: Gives insights into the author’s craft, setting, mood and character, the structuring of text. Promotes listening, reflection and discussion. Develops opportunities for writing. Explores PSHE themes of growing up, family relationships and mental illness. Dolphin’s remarkable coming of age in The Illustrated Mum won Jacqueline Wilson the 1999 Guardian Prize for children’s fiction. At its core is the intimate exploration of what happens when children are forced to take on all the roles that parents are usually expected to deliver. Deep down Dolphin knows the truth about her mother, Marigold, that she suffers from a mental illness. Starring Michelle Collins as Marigold. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 7-14
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LitFinder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
A poem for every interest , an essay for the ages, a story that touches the soul. Welcome to LitFinder - the largest, most accessible collection of literature available online. This comprehensive database guides users easily through the world of poetry, fiction, drama and much more. What will you find? 650 nationalities and ethnicities represented, international in scope, great writers from all eras. 850 Spanish-language poems with English translations. 865 explanations providing detailed analyses for poems and short stories. 3,500 poems and stories published in the current year. 5,000 full-text short stories. 2,800 full-text essays. 1,800 full-text speeches. 1,000 full text plays. 27,000 women writers represented. 126,500 full-text poems in a database which is constantly updated. 850,000 poem citations and excerpts. Biographies, work summaries, photographs and a glossary are also included. LitFinder's easy-to-use interface allows pupils to easily target the information they are looking for or to browse the database through various search and browse options. For example, you can find everything from: the sonnets of Shakespeare to the modern poetry of Simon Armitage; the love poetry of the 13th century to contemporary poems by African women; the speeches of Martin Luther King to Winston Churchill; short stories by Charles Dickens to stories and poems by Roald Dahl; essays on subjects such as: the arts, science, religion. LitFinder helps enhance understanding of literature with a number of tools linked to search results: Explanations: scan a list of more than 865 concise, expert written essays on specific works of literature; or use a Basic Search to narrow your result. Glossary of Terms: more than 150 poetic terms receive fast definitions. Exploring Poetry: more than 25 expert written discussions cover most 20th century poetic schools and movements, including Asian-American, Harlem Renaissance, Beat Movement and Imagism. Wide ranging coverage also includes Native American, British, Colonial and Civil War poetry. Author of the Month: this home page feature spotlights an author of contemporary or historical interest. Results often include biographical and bibliographical information, essay and picture. LitFinder is an ideal alternative to Web surfing, as it connects users with reliable, in depth and constantly updated information on authors and their works. From an ancient Persian poem to a Restoration play to a modern day policy speech, LitFinder delivers up to a million examples of full-test, indexed and excerpted literature, along with thousands of citations, biographies, explanations, overviews and images to enhance understanding. LitFinder offers an answer for every literature question. An annual subscription provides unlimited user access at school plus remote access. Prices increase 1st July each year.
Format: Online
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Making of Poetry
Publisher: AVP
By exploring the lives and experience of a number of English Poets (Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Hopkins, Owen), together with some of their poems, aims to show how poetry grows out of this experience. How, by looking closely at manuscript versions, we gain a real insight into the creative process, watching, for example, how the poet alters a first draft, sometimes again and again, until a perfect form is achieved. Scottish D-S4.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Oxford Chronology of English Literature
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Unique primary resource documenting publication of 30,000 works of literature since the beginning of the printed record. Includes works by 4000+ authors, covering fiction, poetry, drama, literary scholarship, non-fiction. Powerful advanced search by author name, date, gender; by title, subject of work, publication date, publisher; full text search with wild cards. No network version.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Age range: 16+
ISBN: 98605219780199
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Oxford Reading Tree: Talking Stories
Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Talking stories which can be used by children as an exciting and motivating way of consolidating vocabulary and learning to read. Features: listen to individual sentences while following highlighted words on screen, highlight and listen to individual words read aloud, animate the lively pictures and activate sound effects. Includes teacher's notes. STAGE 1 (Age 3-5) 18 Stories, STAGE 2 (Age 4-6) 12 Stories, STAGE 3 (Age 4-6) 12 Stories, STAGE 4 (Age 5-7) 6 stories, STAGE 4 MORE B (Age 5-7) 6 stories, STAGE 5 (Age 5-7) 6 stories, STAGE 5 MORE C (Age 5-7) 6 stories, STAGES 6/7 (Age 5-7) 6 stories, STAGES 8/9 (Age 6-7) 6 stories, TREE TOPS (Age 7-9) 6 stories. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. See also Oxford Reading Tree: Clip Art.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-9
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Oxford Scholarship
Publisher: Oxford University Press Online
Combines excellence with innovation, a unique and invaluable tool for both teaching and research. The most important scholarly books that Oxford University Press publishers in the humanities and social sciences are now accessible online for a one-time purchase fee or by annual subscription. The following subject modules are available: Biology, Business & Management, Classical Studies, Economics & Finance, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Music. Special features make research easier and results more relevant. Oxford has commissioned keywords, book and chapter abstract for each work. Vast majority are written by the original author, alongside journal abstracts through a variety of online services. Reference linking from bibliographies and footnotes to available online content, such as journals from wide range of publishers, helps scholars and students discover new resources. Classic works of scholarship and newly published works are more accessible than ever before, making this a unique and invaluable research tool for scholars and students. Includes: full text of 1000+ carefully selected titles, 250,000+ book pages, 100+ million words, with at least 200 new books added each year. Each book has to be approved by a board of leading academics from Oxford University. Bundle deals also available on whole range of Oxford Schools Online titles - please contact us for details. Authority wide pricing, and free trials available, please contact us for details.. Prices increase on 1st April each year.
Format: Online
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
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Oxford Scholarship : FE, HE & Public Libraries - pricing available on request
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Poetry in the National Curriculum
Publisher: AVP
Contains works by poets listed in the National Curriculum. Anthology of real quality which cannot fail to stimulate even the most reluctant; absolute delight to those who already value the spoken arts.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Shakespeare Collection
Publisher: Cengage Learning
The Shakespeare Collection is a global online resource for the study of Shakespeare offering the complete Arden Shakespeare, primary sources, historical editions, criticism, reference works and visual materials. Students can compare historical and contemporary editions of Shakespeare’s plays using functionality which allows students to compare texts on screen side by side. The Shakespeare Collection brings these famous works to life by offering annotated prompt books and theatrical diary entries as well as photographs and drawings of stage productions and film adaptations. The Shakespeare Collection offers: The complete Arden Shakespeare including texts, notes, introductions and commentaries. Historical editions and adaptations including facsimile copies of 29 quartos published between 1597 and 1634, the First Folio and major editions from 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Over 200 prompt books offering insight on staging and role interpretation. More than 500 entries from the Gordon Crosse Theatrical Diaries on Shakespeare performances between 1890-1953. Criticism and commentary from Shakespeare Criticism and journals such as Shakespeare Studies and Early Modern Literary Studies. Reference works, encyclopaedias, biographies and web links. Images, Illustrations and photographs. Students can broaden their understanding of Shakespeare’s work using the wide resources of reference and criticism as well as the historical editions which show how the texts have been altered over the years. The Shakespeare Collection allows students to search and browse via numerous options such as character, theme, text, date and author and supports all levels of academic study. An annual subscription provides unlimited user access at school plus remote access. Prices increase 1st July each year.
Format: Online
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
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Shakespeare Works
Publisher: K J Films Ltd
Never again will students be able to say Shakespeare is boring. Hugely entertaining and witty - this is an inspiring program about the Bard’s life, times and plays. Or as one student put it "I found out that Shakespeare is an exciting person after all". The perfect introduction to the world of William Shakespeare for 9-14 year olds. Developed by theatre-in-education specialists and teachers with over 20 years experience in teaching English and Shakespeare through drama. This fascinating Curriculum software combines multimedia with theatre-in-education and traditional teaching methods to create a new and revolutionary pedagogical technique. So what is Shakespeare Works? In the 45 minute DVD film, presenters Dina and Professor Avon Stratford introduce students to the life, time and plays of Shakespeare. The film takes them on an exciting journey of discovery to answer the questions Who is Shakespeare? What did he do? And How has he affected the world we live in today? Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon and learn about Shakespeare's upbringing. Travel to London and scream at the gruesome entertainment of Tudor England and Titus Andronicus Explore the Globe Theatre and mingle with the rich and the "penny stinkers". Watch the "Globe News" and find out why Henry VI was so popular. Enjoy Twelfth Night filmed in the style of "Friends" and discover how Shakespeare influenced modern TV sitcoms and "rom-coms". Visit the Blackfriars; enjoy scenes from Macbeth Traditional and "Western" style! and learn about the brilliant characters and beautiful language of Shakespeare's tragedies. And the interactive part - the program is in six sections - Shakespeare's Home, Audience, Theatre, Histories, Comedies and Tragedies and includes: The Shakespeare Challenge, a two level quiz and skill game for each of the above sections, 6 multiple-choice quizzes and fun computer games, Exclusive Teaching Shakespeare Online resource, 20 printable lesson plans. Improves Educational Skills in many Ways: Tests reading and listening comprehension, Develops word recognition and vocabulary, Improves computer literacy, Builds thinking and problem solving skills, Provokes group work and interaction, Provides drama activities. Needless to say, it’s very easy to use - watch the film and install the software from the same disk either on individual PCs or a central server. Shakespeare Works! makes learning about Shakespeare exciting and fun and greatly assists teachers in delivering lessons that are relevant and motivating. What students & teachers say about Shakespeare Works! "It makes a difficult subject, very accessible. I would recommend it to any school." Ms A Baker, English Teacher, Beechen Cliff School, Bath. "It was really good and informative!" "The games and quizzes were great fun and I learnt a lot!" "I saw Shakespeare in a new light!" Comments from Year 7 students, Beechen Cliff School, Bath. "I thought the resources were very good, brilliant! The various activities are really good for consolidation, the content and delivery gave an amusing and accessible introduction to Shakespeare." John Hathaway, Lecturer on Access to HE, GLOSCAT. "It is a phenomenal piece of work - And by far the best and most enjoyable way to work with Shakespeare." Steen Thomsen, Gistrup Skole, Aalborg, Denmark. Shakespeare Works! has won accolades in the UK and Europe for its innovation and ability to break down the stereotype that Shakespeare is old, boring, irrelevant and impossible to understand.
Format: Windows DVD-ROM Mac DVD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 9-14
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Twelfth Night DVD
Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso Education
Curriculum Connections: Understanding the author's craft, reading for meaning, English literacy heritage, media and moving image text, cross curricular relevance, the programmes are invaluable resources for English and media studies at GCSE and will also support the study of applied GCSEs in business, art and design, performing arts and ICT. The DVD also contains four 'making of' documentaries. Channel 4's version of Twelfth Night is an exciting contemporary telling of this complex tale. For all of its incorporation of modern themes such as the plight of refugees, the film successfully retains the magical 'otherworldliness' of Illyria, a land in suspended animation. The lead role of Viola is played by Parminder Nagra, following her success in the popular television series ER. Co starring with Parminder is Michael Maloney (Malvolio) of Truly, Madly, Deeply fame and a regular with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The setting is contemporary with Viola and Sebastian presented as asylum seekers on their arrival in Illyria. Nitin Sawhney, one of the UK’s most successful contemporary composers, has written the music. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-19
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War Poets
Publisher: Cromwell Productions Ltd
30 minute video for the study of War Poetry from its roots in the Old Testament right through to the horror of the trenches. Suitable for Key Stage 4, A Level and Undergraduates.
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16
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Wife of Bath's Prologue
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Presents transcriptions, collations, digitised images of all 58 pre-1500 manuscript and print versions of Geoffrey Chaucer's famous poem, an important section of The Canterbury Tales. Allows sophisticated searches of all manuscripts of simultaneously, for rapid access to large archive of information of a kind never before realised.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
ISBN: 521465931
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Wittgenstein's Nachlass: The Bergen Electronic Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Instant access to 20,000 facsimiles & transcriptions of the philosopher's hitherto unpublished writings as catalogued in the 1982 Wittgenstein Papers by Professor von Wright . Result of 10 years academic research and editorial work; the first publication which applies a uniform, well documented, consistent set of editorial principles to the text. To be published as 4 volume set, either Text & Facsimiles or Text only.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16+
ISBN: 9780192686916
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