TED-Ed
The Case Against "Good" and "Bad"
Good and bad are put on trial for covering up the truth with vague descriptions. How dare they lie like that! See if the presenter can convince your class to ban these words and replace them with more precise, descriptive, and...
TED-Ed
How Fiction Can Change Reality
Stories are much more than they seem. They can change a person's point of view and provide beliefs. Challenge your class to consider the role of classic and modern literature in shaping the world. The video provides several examples,...
TED-Ed
A Host of Heros
Why do we need heroes? Acquaint your class with the epic hero, tragic hero, and romantic hero. The narrator defines each type with accessible language and provides an example from literature. Learners will enjoy the narrator's style and...
Curated OER
Mining Literature for Deeper Meanings
Literature teachers often ask their classes to find the big ideas in a text, but how does a writer do this successfully? Show the video to give your pupils some steps to keep in mind while they read and analyze. The narrator encourages...
TED-Ed
Mysteries of Vernacular: Earwig
Sometimes a folk tale takes root and, even if it is not true, can determine the development of a word and its associated meanings. Take earwig, for example. An earwig has a false reputation for crawling into your brain, but the name...
TED-Ed
The Punishable Perils of Plagiarism
For the purposes of this video, plagiarism is a criminal offense pursued by the Department of Plagiarism Investigation. Each type of plagiarism is given a catchy name, a creative description, and is demonstrated with a cartoon animation....
Imagine Learning Classroom
Gather Evidence to Support a Thesis
This video is sure to convince your class of the importance of including strong evidence to support a thesis statement! Young writers learn what type of information is needed to convince a reader, where to attain such information, and...
Educational Development Center, Inc.
Toshi Reagon
Singer songwriter Toshi Reagon says that if the music is the car, the words are the fuel. Have kids see what the collaborative writing and music process looks in action. Toshi shares her process, issues she faces, and how she writes...
Education Development Center
Hazel Dickens
Young writers will get a chance to see into the world of a real-life singer/songwriter. Country singer Hazel Dickson discusses her process, writing, inspiration, music, and self expression. A wonderful way to showcase the many avenues...
Sesame Street
One Of These Things: Balloons
Providing a group of objects in which one does not belong with the others, this video leads learners to use critical language arts. With three red balloons and one blue as part of the group, this is a simple lesson on classification that...
Sesame Street
Letter A (Letter of the Day)
Elmo introduces the letter of the day: A! He sings a catchy tune, asking kids to clap their hands along with him.
Sesame Street
Elmo's Bus: Part One
To show little ones the difference between front and back, Elmo gets in a cardboard bus. He sits in the front of the bus and then in the back.
Sesame Street
The Planet Of Huff & Puff
Trash Gordon battles the breeze in this story located on the planet of Huff & Puff. This is storytelling at its best!
Sesame Street
Letter Of Day Game Show: Y
Using a timer, the Cookie Monster has to identify words that start with the letter Y. Young students are sure to respond to this funny and enticing presentation.
Sesame Street
Neil Patrick Harris Gets Interviewed by Elmo
When Elmo interviews Neil Patrick Harris, they talk about music, roller coasters, and their favorite snacks.
Sesame Street
Letter M Monster Meal
Yes, it's time for the letter of the day. Because the letter M is so marvelous, Cookie Monster must munch it to bits.
Sesame Street
Zoe Says
A game of "Zoe says" with Zoe and Elmo is a great way to warm-up for the day. Use this video, as your class plays along, to get all of the wiggles out before your next lesson!
Sesame Street
Theater B
A young girl creates a story featuring the letter “B” and a boat. A creative method for featuring this letter means it could be used as a review. Viewers could even write their own tales involving this letter.
Sesame Street
Cedric the Entertainer: Canteen
Build your language arts with Cedric and Abby. They define the word and then show all of the items that contain water but are not canteens. Abby realizes that the water thing she has with her is actually a canteen.
Sesame Street
Elmo Interviews Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson tells Elmo about her favorite things including carrots, the song “Shout,” and dancing.
Sesame Street
Sesame Moment: Dennis Franz
Dennis Franz shares his special moment on Sesame Street involving reciting the alphabet. Learner can watch this video and then figure out a creative way to recite the alphabet using props, visual aids, or other devices.
Sesame Street
We're The A Team - A Song
Reinforce letter recognition with Ryan Reynolds, Telly, Abby, and Elmo. They sing a song that goes something like this: A, A, A, we're the A team, you can't have the A team without the letter “A.”
Curated OER
Elmo's World: Kids Talk Animal
Kids love making animal sounds, and they love Elmo! Dorothy the fish and Elmo talk to several children about wild animals. Each child tells Dorothy about a wild animal and then shows her what that animal does. They depict a lion, an...
Sesame Street
Kids Talk About Games
Games are the feature of this film. Children share their favorite games in this short clip. This could be used before a lesson on games.