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Letter Recognition: Name Activity

Pre-K - 8th
Max loves this simple letter recognition activity covering letters from his name with clothes pins.
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Letter Recognition: Words Activity

Pre-K - 8th
Max loved clothes pins activity last time, so I made this simple activity for him today. By now, he is quite familiar with his name letters, but have a look how good he is with more challenging words. I do not know where he learns all that.
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Wish You Could Have Been Here

K - 8th
Mr. Griot provides guidance through the process of editing and revising a friendly letter, writing the final draft, and correctly addressing an envelope.
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The Friendly Letter

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes the characteristics of a friendly letter. He also models writing a rough draft of a friendly letter.
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Mr. Griot and the Classic Car Show

K - 8th
Mr. Griot writes a news article for the local newspaper. He decides what to write about and creates a rough draft. Then he edits the rough draft using the Proofreading Checklist.
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Crazy Contractions

K - 8th
Mr. Griot explains that contractions are formed when two words are put together and shortened. He also teaches the purpose of the apostrophe in contractions. Mr. Griot also demonstrates how to write contractions correctly and correct...
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Review for You: Using Contractions

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the origins of contractions and practices using them properly in a sentence.
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Singular Possessive Nouns

K - 8th
Mr. Griot explains how to change a singular noun to show possession.
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The Persuasive Letter

K - 8th
Mr. Griot teaches the elements of persuasive writing. He reads a persuasive letter written to persuade the local TV station to keep a popular show from being canceled.
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Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences

K - 8th
Mr. Griot provides an overview of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and complete sentences.
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Reviewing the Thank You Letter

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the parts of a thank you letter. He then writes a thank you letter and describes the proper way to address an envelope.
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Wish You Were Here

K - 8th
Mr. Griot receives a postcard from an old friend. Then he describes the elements of a postcard as he creates one to send to his friend.
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Working in Your Community

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester reviews many of the jobs in the community and provides an overview of the process for applying for a job.
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Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a comprehensive conclusion to the series on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the aftermath of the tragic events in Act 5, Scene 3. It features discussions with the key characters involved in the unfolding...
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Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with Friar Laurence

6th - Higher Ed
This video analyzes Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the critical consequences of missed communication and unintended outcomes. It delves into the themes of fate versus free will as characters grapple with...
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Romeo and Juliet 5.1 Interview with Romeo

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed analysis of Act 5, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Romeo's emotional turmoil and decisions following the tragic news of Juliet's death. The discussion highlights the themes of...
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Substitution in Algebra

3rd - Higher Ed
This video explains substitution in maths within the topic of algebra and what it means to evaluate an expression. Practice questions and solutions are at the end of the video.
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Introduction to Algebra

3rd - Higher Ed
This video introduces the basic concepts you need to learn for algebra covering the basic conventions as well as the sign rules. Practice questions and answers at the end of the video.
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Distance in the Coordinate Plane

9th - 12th
In this math video we will find distance in the coordinate plane. We will understand that we can create a right triangle using a coordinate plane. We will also understand that the Pythagorean Theorem applies to any right triangle and is...
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Julia Stockton Rush: Love and Family Amid War

9th - Higher Ed
Julia Stockton Rush's letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation's birth from a female perspective.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?

9th - Higher Ed
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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Introduction to the Internet: Connecting the World

Pre-K - 3rd
The video explains the concept of the Internet and how it connects computers worldwide through cables and Wi-Fi. It highlights the importance of the Internet in enabling activities such as shopping, reading, gaming, and learning.
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How Language Nerds Solve Crimes

6th - Higher Ed
The fact that we all have our own unique way of speaking is a beautiful thing. It's at the core of personal expression and contributes to the wonderful tapestry of language. But it also means that no form of expression can be 100%...
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Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking?

6th - Higher Ed
Have you ever stressed out about sending an email, rereading it to see if it sounds okay, or wondering if you added too many exclamation points? Or maybe you feel confident when expressing yourself via text message, but you just can’t...