Scope Videos
 | Titanic: The Ship of Dreams Our gripping Titanic video explores what the “Ship of Dreams” symbolized at the time it was built. Use it with our nonfiction feature “Into the Dark Water” for a great lesson on symbolism and figurative meaning. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to turn the video and article into a fantastic lesson on layers of meaning. |
 | Life in the Dust Bowl Explore the setting of the Dust Bowl with our powerful video slide show, featuring a series of evocative images from the era. Use it with our incredible nonfiction article, “The Dust Bowl: A True Teen Story From History.” Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to turn the video and article into a fantastic activity that explores the essential question: What is the relationship between humans and the Earth? |
 | Voices of Alcatraz Transport your class to “the Rock” with our video, which features quotes from actual Alcatraz inmates. It’s the perfect companion to our nonfiction article, “Escape From Alcatraz.” Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to turn the video and article into a fantastic lesson on integrating knowledge and ideas. |
 | The Making of a Tsunami Before delving into this issue’s nonfiction, “Surviving the Tsunami,” show students our new video, which introduces the disaster in Japan and provides an overview of the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to turn the video and article into a fantastic lesson on descriptive writing. |
 | How Ironic Is That? One of Scope’s most popular online features is back—now in video form. Our interactive and fun approach to situational irony will delight and engage your whole class. A classroom must! |
 | Can a Picture Change the World? Explore the essential question of our Readers Theater Play Worked to the Bone with this compelling look at some powerful photos from history. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to use our play, video, discussion questions, and activities to explore the essential question Can a picture change the world? |
 | Author Talk: Lauren Tarshis on “Head Trauma” Take your class behind the scenes of our cover story as they watch Lauren talk about writing her article “Head Trauma.” Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate the video and article into a great lesson on author’s purpose. |
 | Medusa: “My Side of the Story” Students will hear Medusa’s side of the story in our fantastic video about how she became a snake-headed monster. Use it with our play, The Hunt for Medusa’s Head. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here for a fantastic lesson on theme and point of view, using the video and play. |
 | The Amazing Life of Edgar Allan Poe A dazzling three-minute video about the life of the most mysterious mystery writer. Great for author study and listening skills. Pair it with our play The Tell-Tale Heart. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. TEACH WITH THIS VIDEO: Click here ideas on how to use this video in your classroom. |
 | Slide Show: What Is A Fabulous First Line? This narrated slide show will help your students identify the author’s purpose, tone, mood, and other literary elements in single lines of text. The fun format showcases some of the coolest, craziest, and most awesome first lines from your students’ favorite young-adult novels. Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. |
 | Instructional Video: An Introduction to Using Scope Find out how this magazine will transform your classroom! Viewing on a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone? Click here. |
