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Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Find the Meaning of Bold Words Using a Glossary'
In this lesson, you will learn how to find the meaning of bold words by using a glossary. [5:36]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Meaning of Words Using Text and Text Features
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the meaning of words by using definitions, sentences, and illustrations in the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [7:19]
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Learn Zillion: Find Answers to Research Questions by Skimming Texts for Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to find answers to your research questions by skimming the text for key words and phrases. [4:56]
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Learn Zillion: Grow Research Using Resources to Answer Questions
In this lesson, you will learn how to grow research for an informational text by using resources to answer your questions. [3:40]
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Learn Zillion: Gather Information From Nonfiction Text Features
In this lesson, you will learn how to get ready to read an article by gathering information from nonfiction text features. Login gives access to an additional video. [5:14]
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Learn Zillion: Create an Outline to Keep Track of What You Read
In this lesson, you will learn how to keep track of what you read by creating boxes and bullets to summarize the information. Login gives access to an additional video. [4:57]
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Learn Zillion: Answer Questions About a Text by Locating Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to find the answer to a question in an article by locating evidence in the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [4:25]
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Learn Zillion: Use Text Features to Understand and Interpret Biography
In this lesson, you will understand the elements of a biography by looking specifically at the text features within the article. [4:11]
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Learn Zillion: Use Vocabulary in a Text to Deepen Your Understanding
In this lesson, you will learn how to speed up your understanding of a text by paying close attention to the vocabulary. Login gives access to an additional video. [3:14]
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Learn Zillion: Video: Make Connections Between Key Events Using Text Structure
In this lesson, you will learn to describe how key events in the story are connected by asking questions about the text structure. [8:54]
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Learn Zillion: Create a Table of Contents for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to make a plan for writing an informational text by using a table of contents. [3:46]
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Learn Zillion: Group Facts and Evidence From Research Into Categories
In this lesson, you will learn how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. [4:29]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude an informational text by asking, "How will readers remember this information?" [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine what to write about by analyzing a writing prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:37]
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Learn Zillion: Interpret Information in Pictures and in Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to explain an event by looking at the images and rereading the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [6:46]
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Learn Zillion: Use Information From Text and Illustrations to Understand a Topic
In this lesson students will learn how to understand a topic by combining information from the words and illustrations in the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [9:15]
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Cult of Pedagogy (You Tube): Teaching Text Structures for Non Fiction Reading
This video from Jennifer Gonzalez's Cult of Pedagogy provides step-by-step instructions for guiding students to understand how to determine text structures.
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Pbs: Wyoming Voices: Wyoming Day (Grades K 5)
Students will learn about Wyoming's territorial history, statehood, constitution, and women's rights, in celebration of Wyoming Day.
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Learn Zillion: Determine a Research Question
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine your research question by reviewing your notes and asking, "What do I want to teach others?" [4:04]
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Learn Zillion: Begin Research by Listing What You Already Know
In this lesson, you will learn how to start research for writing an informational text by listing what you know and what you want to find out. [2:50]