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What to Expect in 4th Grade English Language Arts (ELA)
By Lumos Learning
Experience the fourth grade reading transformation with powerful insights from Mrs. Trudell. Discover how fourth graders make independent reading choices, the types of books they enjoy, and how technology enhances classroom lessons.
Flat as a Pancake / The Flat Ana Edition-Word Choice
By TheWordChef
The Word Chef teaches kids to write using cooking analogies. In this episode, Flat Ana is visiting. We're talking about Word Choice and making pancakes--in honor of Ana's "flat as a pancake" condition.
Common Core Writing Standard 1.3: Using words concisely
By OnDemandInstruction
When it comes to writing, less is more. Why use extra words when just a few will do? This video shows how to make effective word choices and use precise content-area vocabulary whenever you write
Word Choice--Flat as a Pancake / The Flat Ana Edition
By TheWordChef
The Word Chef teaches kids to write using cooking analogies. In this episode, Flat Ana is visiting. We're talking about Word Choice and making pancakes--in honor of Ana's "flat as a pancake" condition.
Common Core Writing Standard 1.3: Using words concisely
By OnDemandInstruction
When it comes to writing, less is more. Why use extra words when just a few will do? This video shows how to make effective word choices and use precise content-area vocabulary whenever you write.
Common Core Writing Standard 2.4: The use of words by choosing precise terms for Expository Writing.
By OnDemandInstruction
This video offers several strategies that will help students make their expository writing more precise. It recommends the use of active voice, the careful choice of connotation or denotation in a word, and the avoidance of cliches. At the end, suggested types of revision and an excerpt of practice text appear.
Common Core Writing Standard 2.4: The use of words by choosing precise terms for Expository Writing.
By OnDemandInstruction
This video offers several strategies that will help students make their expository writing more precise. It recommends the use of active voice, the careful choice of connotation or denotation in a word, and the avoidance of cliches. At the end, suggested types of revision and an excerpt of practice text appear.
Common Core Writing Standard 2.4: The use of words by choosing precise terms for Expository Writing
By OnDemandInstruction
This video offers several strategies that will help students make their expository writing more precise. It recommends the use of active voice, the careful choice of connotation or denotation in a word, and the avoidance of cliches. At the end, suggested types of revision and an excerpt of practice text appear.
How Essay Style is Related to Essay Structure
By The Critical Thinker Academy
In this video, the instructor emphasizes the difference between the structure and the style of an argumentative essay. He defines structure as those aspects of writing which a writer can outline or diagram. He shows graphics of an argumentative and an inverted pyramid structure. Style concerns what choices a writer makes to fit a certain task, purpose, and audience.
Six Traits: Word Choice
By Cornholio0
Eleven-year-old published author and seasoned presenter Adora Svitak talks about the Six Traits: Word Choice. She discusses how using a variety of words makes a more interesting, vivid picture in the readers mind. She also talks about how specific words are more interesting than general words. When using specific words you give the reader more details and then can visualize the version of the story you are trying to tell. Many times specific words stir up emotions. Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs can be specific too. She says that you will have to rewrite your paragraph to make it more interesting. Video is good quality; it is done in Power Point format. Great explanation of how word choice can make your writing better. Video can be stopped and can be discussed. Good for writers in grades three through middle school.
"The Odyssey" SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
By 60 Second Recap
If you remember just one word about Homer's "Odyssey," remember this one: Homecoming. That's because everything in this epic poem revolves around Odysseus's desire to return home and eventually, the homecoming itself. Homecoming is what launches Odysseus's journey in the first place, and every choice—good or bad—that he makes along the way is what affects his homecoming (for better or for worse) ... until he finally makes it home again.
"The Odyssey" SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
By 60 Second Recap
If you remember just one word about Homer's "Odyssey," remember this one: Homecoming. That's because everything in this epic poem revolves around Odysseus's desire to return home and eventually, the homecoming itself. Homecoming is what launches Odysseus's journey in the first place, and every choice—good or bad—that he makes along the way is what affects his homecoming (for better or for worse) ... until he finally makes it home again.
What is a Map? Crash Course Geography #2
By Math and Science
Quality Math And Science Videos that feature step-by-step example problems!
How to Introduce Phonics to Preschool & Kindergarten Children - Miss Emily Teaches Parents
By Learn And Play Montessori School
Parents, help your child to learn to read using phonics. Let Miss Emily teach you how to teach. In this short, fun, instructional video for parents, Miss Emily teaches you how to introduce phonics. First, she explains some of the learning theory of Montessori. For example, children's minds are like
The First Day of High School: Establishing Classroom Expectations and Building Relationships
By SanBdoCitySchools
Seventh Grade Demonstration Teacher, Yosan Hailemariam Zerom, opens her school year by establishing routines, teaching rules and consequences, and defining respect during the first three days of school. She demonstrates how she sets the tone for her middle school students starting from the moment she greets students at the door on the first day of school.