Instructional Video4:26
Curated Video

Crafting a Strong Opening Paragraph: Making a Brave Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing a strong opening paragraph to engage readers. They discuss three common ways to draft an opening paragraph - telling a story, asking an interesting question, or making a brave...
Instructional Video3:44
Curated Video

Generating Story Ideas: Choosing the Best One

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to generate a storyline for their writing by using a web of ideas and choosing the one they can visualize the most. The teacher explains the prompt and the need to imagine and write a...
Instructional Video5:53
Curated Video

Analyzing Evidence to Take a Position on a Writing Prompt

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively respond to a writing prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. The students learn to list the evidence for both agreeing and disagreeing with the prompt, judge the...
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs when responding to a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of organizing supporting information and avoiding laundry list paragraphs. The students...
Instructional Video4:18
Curated Video

Writing a Persuasive Letter: Convincing Others of Your Great Ideas

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a persuasive letter to convince someone about a great idea. The lesson covers the format of a letter, the importance of choosing a specific person to write to, and the steps to effectively...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Get Up & Go Play!: Recess

Pre-K - 1st
Playing outside makes kids happier, healthier and stronger! In this segment of KIDS Clubhouse Adventures, co-host Abby Brown joins a local school for recess, where they play outside, learn new games, spend time with friends and get a...