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A powerful image or well-placed comment always has intention behind it. Guide young readers through author's purpose and tone with a language arts video that explains why word choice is key in writing clearly and coherently.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have your class list additional examples of irony, including sarcastic comments
- Encourage young writers to draft scripts of situations where the audience understands something that the characters do not
- Assign the video for homework or a computer lab viewing for a flipped classroom activity
Classroom Considerations
- The first image in the video is of American soldiers in flag-draped coffins, which could be disturbing to some members in your class, especially because it is not relevant to the concepts in the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides straightforward examples of tone and author's purpose, which are two concepts that are sometimes difficult to explain
- Short length makes it a versatile addition to a reading or writing unit
Cons
- Video is not very engaging