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Pbs Learning Media: Academic Vocabulary in the Common Core: An Introduction
This series of video segments explains the importance of academic vocabulary in the common core curriculum. The video segments included highlight the three tiers of vocabulary [1:35], the role of vocabulary in the common core curriculum...
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Learn Zillion: Determine an Unfamiliar Word in a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to figure out unfamiliar words by envisioning what is happening in the text and thinking about what the word probably means. [3:03]
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Learn Zillion: Determining the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words as You Read
In this lesson, you will learn to tackle unfamiliar words by substituting another word that makes sense in the sentence. Login gives access to an additional video. [3:41]
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Learnzillion: Use Domain Specific Vocabulary
In this Learnzillion lesson, students will understand the importance of using domain-specific vocabulary instead of vague word choices in their writing. [5:17]
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Learn Zillion: Lesson Video: Use Technical Vocabulary in Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to expand the knowledge of an informational text by adding technical vocabulary. [4:41]