Instructional Video24:01
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Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes. Key learning points: - Editing is a critical part of the writing process. - Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and...
Instructional Video19:47
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Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' (part 2)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can read and discuss a section of the build-up in 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, Arrietty explores the outside world and enjoys freedom and nature. - The atmosphere shifts when...
Instructional Video18:32
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Investigating a fictional protest in role as a journalist

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can gather quotations from different people involved in a fictional protest in role as a journalist. Key learning points: - Journalistic reports contain a mixture of facts and individuals' perspectives. - Journalists...
Instructional Video20:38
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Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively plan an imaginative monologue with a clear, overarching structure as part of a creative task in response to Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Your introduction should be powerful and...
Instructional Video19:25
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Exploring unique narrative voices

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify unique narrative voices and use tone and register to write with a unique voice. Key learning points: - Register and tone are important parts of establishing voice in a narrative. - Register is the formality...
Instructional Video3:51
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End Punctuation

K - 8th
“End Punctuation” discusses the period, exclamation point, and question mark and explains when to use each type of end punctuation mark.
Instructional Video20:20
The Wall Street Journal

Trump and the Next Generation

Higher Ed
President Trump has changed much - from taxes to regulation to the tenor of politics to America's role in the world. Senator Tom Cotton talks about the lasting effects on business.
Instructional Video30:14
The Wall Street Journal

Time's Up. What's Next?

Higher Ed
Actor, producer and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker and Buckley Sandler partner Tina Tchen speak with WSJ Editor Nikki Waller about the vision for years to come after the #MeToo movement.<br/>
Instructional Video3:40
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: Sharing Your Opinion through an Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to share your opinion through an essay by developing a strong thesis statement with supporting reasons. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using strong words to express your opinion and...
Instructional Video4:06
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Generating Ideas for Opinion Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of brainstorming topics for opinion writing. They emphasize the importance of choosing a topic that they have strong feelings about and provide a checklist to help students...
Instructional Video4:08
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Brainstorming Opinion Essay Topics: Finding Your Strong Feelings

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to brainstorm topics for opinion writing. They guide the students through three steps: thinking about their daily life, identifying things that give them strong feelings, and determining what...
Instructional Video5:11
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Brainstorming Persuasive Speech Topics: Finding Your Passion and Strong Feelings

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for a persuasive speech. The lesson focuses on brainstorming ideas by listing things that students care about and have strong feelings towards. The teacher guides the...
Instructional Video3:46
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Developing Strong Essay Points: Sharing Your Opinion Effectively

K - 5th
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to share your opinion through an essay. It explains the importance of having a strong thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance to support your opinion. The video also...
Instructional Video4:08
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement in an Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to share an opinion through an essay by developing a strong thesis statement and supporting it with reasons. The lesson emphasizes the importance of having a clear and defendable opinion, as well...
Instructional Video4:50
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Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher demonstrates the process by listing topics they have strong feelings about, circling the ones they can write more about, and finally...