Curated Video
Writing a Strong Thesis Statement Using "BOS"
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a strong thesis statement using the acronym "BOS." They review the difference between opinions and statements that can be disputed, and discuss the importance of defending one's opinion....
Intelligence Squared
Is reintergrating Pakistan with India an option?
Questions raised from the floor of the auditorium and online via Twitter, with all the speakers responding. IQ2 Discussion "Pakistan: what next?" (11 of 12)
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Sugar Act 1764, The Stamp Act 1765, And The Townshend Acts 1767
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...
PBS
Why We Confuse Weather and Climate
Weather and climate are very different. But our experience of weather can have a big effect on how we view climate change. Why is that?
Curated Video
Analyzing Evidence to Take a Position on a Writing Prompt
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...
Seven Dimensions
Developing Tolerance and Respect
This is a video to help learners respect and accept other people’s opinions, behaviors, and preferences, even when you don’t agree with them. Peter Quarry, behavioral expert, explains how tolerance and respect can be developed.
Curated Video
Connecting Ideas in Persuasive Writing: Using Transitions
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect ideas in a text using example, addition, and contrast transitions. The goal of persuasive writing is to make it easy for the reader to understand and agree with the argument. Transitions...
Seven Dimensions
Conflict Resolution and Effective Communication in the Workplace
This video shows a workplace conflict resolution session, highlighting the importance of effective communication, respect, and understanding in resolving conflicts. It showcases various scenarios and strategies for addressing conflicts,...
Curated Video
Using Anecdotes in Persuasive Writing
This video is a lesson on how to elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing by using anecdotes. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate anecdotes into an essay, emphasizing the need for true stories and...
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 3 - What happened after the Magna Carta was signed
Part three of the Magna Carta explains how King John tried to renege on the terms which eventually led to the First Barons War
ProTeachersVideo
Performing a Monologue: Voice
This video shows an experienced actor workshopping a monologue with a student and is ideal for use in secondary English or Drama. Prunella Scales encourages the student to emphasise the right words and phrases of his speech so that its...
Curated Video
Making Pronouns and Antecedents Agree: Improving Clarity in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of pronoun and antecedent agreement in writing. They provide examples and guide students through practice exercises to ensure clear communication with readers. By the end of the lesson,...
Curated Video
Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensuring Proper Match in Sentences
This video explains the concept of subject-verb agreement in a clear and concise manner. It provides examples and rules for ensuring that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in terms of number.
Curated Video
Ensuring Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
In this lesson you will learn how to ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement by making sure they agree in gender and number.
Curated Video
Revising Your Essay to Target Your Audience
This video provides a concise lesson on how to revise an argumentative essay to effectively target and convince the intended audience. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience and tailoring the essay accordingly, using...
Curated Video
Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...
Press Association
Handing housing portfolio back to Fianna Fail would be a ‘catastrophe’ – SF
Sinn Fein’s Louise O’Reilly, Eoin O Broin and Anengus O Snodaigh say that another five years of Fianna Fail handling the housing portfolio would be a “catastrophe”. Dublin.
Curated Video
G20 focuses on fighting hunger with wars and Trump's return in the background
President Joe Biden attended the summit after a stop in Lima for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Fianna Fail and Irish Labour criticise Michael O'Leary's teachers quip
Fianna Fail's James Browne said Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary's remark that teachers should not lead the country was “offensive”. Labour leader Ivana Bacik said it was very disappointing to hear someone “taking snipes or sneers at...
Press Association
Tanaiste attends a review of 125th Infantry Battalion ahead of their deployment to South Lebanon
Tanaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheal Martin reviewed the men and women of the 125th Infantry Battalion at Custume Barracks, Athlone, Co Westmeath, ahead of their six-month deployment to South Lebanon as part of United Nations...
Curated Video
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Murdo Fraser welcomes backing of colleagues as he launches Scottish Conservative leadership bid
Two of the contenders for the Scottish Conservative leadership have dropped out of the race and backed veteran MSP Murdo Fraser for the top job. Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene had previously announced their intention to run to replace...
Curated Video
RFK Jr. tells Scripps News he will appeal the New York ruling to keep him off the ballot
A judge ruled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could not appear on the New York State ballot because he had falsely attested that he lived in New York. Kennedy told Scripps News he would appeal. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Scripps News speaks with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on JD Vance, party unity
At the Republican National Convention, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks with Scripps News about gun control, bipartisanship and Donald Trump's selection of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. (Scripps News)