Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Sculptural Identity Letter Part 5: Surface Collage
Ideas and instructions on how to collage a sculptural letter.
Curated Video
Improving Clarity in Informational Writing with Transition Words and Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to make writing clear in an informational text by adding transition words and phrases. The teacher guides the students through the process of identifying chapters, reviewing beginning and ending...
Curated Video
Adding Prepositional Phrases to Enhance Meaning in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use prepositional phrases to convey specific meaning in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides students in practicing adding prepositional phrases to sentences. The video...
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Funny bone
Moon in nose deep in her book as Max dances around her making funny faces. Max accidentally hits his elbow on the chair and makes dramatic noises when Moons asks Max if he hit his funny bone again. "Funny bone" is often used to refer to...
Cerebellum
French: Food
Ordering food and navigating mealtimes can be trickey if you don't know the language. This clip explores a few of the basics that will help you out with French cuisine! This is part 1 in the series: 'Survival French'.
Curated Video
Using Transition Words to Compare and Contrast Ideas
This video transcript is a lesson for students on how to use transition words to compare and contrast ideas in their writing. It provides examples and prompts for students to practice using these transition words effectively. The goal is...
Oxford Online English
IELTS Speaking Band 9 Sample Test
In this lesson, watch an IELTS Speaking Band 9 sample test. You’ll see each section of the IELTS speaking test, and after each section we’ll highlight the features that could help you to improve your IELTS speaking score. Contents: 1....
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Cloud Nine
It's a beautiful day outside, but Max is staring sadly out the window because he receive a poor mark on his science test. Moon tries to cheer Max up by pointing out a cumulonimbus cloud, often referred to as 'cloud nine,' which is a...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Getting Your Foot in the Door
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to get one's foot in the door" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but rather by...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Swallowing Hook, Line, and Sinker
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to swallow hook, line, and sinker" by using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the individual words, but rather require...
Curated Video
Creating Flow in Your Paragraphs: Using Transition Phrases to Connect Ideas
In this video, the teacher explains how to make paragraphs flow and connect in an essay. They discuss the importance of having a clear thesis statement and providing reasons and examples to support it. The teacher also emphasizes the use...
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Start from Scratch
Moon is getting ready to bake cookies with Max. Max wonders why they just can't buy cookies at the store and Moon said she wants to "start from scratch," which means starting from the beginning with no preparation or advantage.
Rachel's English
How to Increase Vocabulary - Studying English Vocabulary
Learn tips and tricks to increase your vocabulary. First learn how to pick up new words, then learn tips for memorization. Always study the pronunciation and practice words out loud!
Curated Video
Making Cause and Effect Relationships Clear with Transition Words
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of clearly explaining cause and effect relationships in writing. They provide examples of transition words and phrases that can be used to highlight these relationships. The teacher also...
Oxford Online English
5 Ways to Compare and Contrast in English
In this lesson, you can learn how to compare and contrast things in English. When you compare two—or more—things, you need to talk about similarities and differences between them. This is a very global skill; it could be useful in spoken...
Wonderscape
Start Smart: Food Advertising to Kids
This video discusses the impact of food advertising on children and teens, highlighting the techniques used by advertisers to persuade kids to buy unhealthy food products. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of these techniques...
Cerebellum
English Punctuation: Commas
By illustrating all of the rules and tricks, the Standard Deviants show you when and where you should - and shouldn't - use these punctuation marks. How to create pauses in a sentence. This is part 3 in the series: 'English Punctuation:...
Oxford Online English
Future in English - How to Talk about the Future
In this lesson, you can learn how to talk about the future in English. What are you doing this evening? What are your plans for next year? Who will win the next World Cup? After you watch this lesson, leave us a comment talking about the...
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Nick of Time
Max loses a race because another competitor passes the finish line in the "nick of time." Max thinks Moon is referring to Nick, the race winner. What she really meant was Nick won just in time, at the last possible moment.
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: The Pot Calling the Kettle Black
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "the pot calling the kettle black" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the individual words and that context clues...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Knowing Like the Back of Your Hand
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "to know like the back of one's hand" by using context clues. The teacher explains that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "the straw that broke the camel's back." She emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by their literal meanings and instead require context clues. Through examples and...
Curated Video
Solving Subtraction Word Problems: Identifying Key Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve subtraction word problems by identifying key phrases. The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem as a whole and not just relying on key words. Examples are given to...