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#5 Clarify and Monitor Book with Context Clues (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to monitor and clarify your reading. Reading is tough and it is easy to get lost or confused. I will teach you 8 different strategies to help you clarify your reading, This is a great way to help you...
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#4 Summarize a Book with the 5W’s (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to summarize with the 5 W's as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of summarizing and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I...
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#9 Citing Textual Evidence During Reading (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to cite a quote or textual evidence from a book. I teach a simple and easy process to help you understand what you are reading!
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#10 Close Reading: Main Idea, Answering Questions and Making Connections (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you the best reading strategy, close reading In the first read, the goal is to just understand the main idea and take time to clarify. In the second read, the goal is to answer the questions. In the third read, the...
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#1 How to Create a KWL Chart: Foundations of Reading Comprehension #messireadingchallenge
In this video, I teach you how to create a KWL chart to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of KWL charts, give two examples, and even give you a practice activity to challenge you! I even include a FREE...
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#2 Prereading: How to Make Predictions (Foundations of Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to make predictions as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of predictions and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I invite you...
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#7 Asking Costa's Questions about a Story or Article (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you Costa's Levels of Questions. I talk about how to write Level 1 questions, right there questions. I talk about how to write Level 2 questions, think and search questions. I talk about how to write Level 3...
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The Secrets of Wordsift: How to Teach Vocabulary and Academic Words (ELL Supports)
Wordsift is a FREE website that allows you to breakdown the vocabulary of any article or text. I have been using Wordsift for years, so I will walk you through all the secret and hidden features. You are able to see the most common words...
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How to Structure Organized Cornell and Outline Notes (Template and Examples)
Are you struggling to take organized notes? In this video, I will show you how to set up and organize both Cornell and outline notes. I also provide you with a free template to use for your notes!
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How to Take Effective and Focused Notes (Cornell and Outline Examples)
Are you struggling to take notes? In this video, I will show you how to take focused and effective Cornell & Outline notes. I will teach you how to summarize the key information from an article in order to take effective notes. In...
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How to Write Effective Questions with Costa's Levels of Thinking
Are you trying to come up with some effective questions? Or are you trying to find the answer to a tough question? Whether you are writing a question or answering one, this video is for you. In this video, I cover how to use Costa's...
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The French Indefinite Article
Learn the different ways of saying "a" in French.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Concept of Rule of Law
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 10. This clip outlines the importance of the Rule of Law as a cornerstone of good government.
Nature League
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, New Fish - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the rates of speciation of marine fish around the world. Article citation: Rabosky, D.L., Chang, J., Title, P.O., Cowman, P.F.,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kendall Thomas - Critical Race Theory
Kendall Thomas is a scholar of comparative constitutional law and human rights whose teaching and research focus on critical race theory, legal philosophy, feminist legal theory, and law and sexuality.Thomas is the co-founder and...
All In One Social Media
How To Post Your Content To Multiple Social Media Accounts
How To Post Your Content To Multiple Social Media Accounts // Posting content to social media is a great way to attract clients to your brand. Social media content can take a lot of time to craft, design and match to your branding so it...
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Using Research Questions to Guide Your Research
The teacher explains how to use research questions to guide research across multiple texts. The teacher emphasizes the importance of not just looking for answers to the burning questions, but also noticing other important and interesting...
Step Back History
How Comedy Saved Free Speech
There are a lot of claims of censorship wafting around public discourse, and article after article of think pieces claiming that the right to speak your mind has become embattled. To give this context, let’s talk about a different case...
Healthcare Triage
Doctors' White Coats Can Host a Lot of Bacteria
For a lot of doctors and patients, the physician's traditional white coat is a big part of a doctor's identity, and contributes to their authority. Those white coats can also spread disease! It turns out, fabrics in doctors coats can be...
Next Animation Studio
Japanese researchers developing wooden satellites
Researchers from Kyoto University and Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry will test the potential of using wood as a component in satellite construction
Hip Hughes History
Article II for Dummies: The Executive Branch Explained
Hip Hughes History lays down the tracks for the train of learning. So jump aboard and learn the essentials of Executive Power through Article II of the US Constitution.
Mr. Beat
The Most Underrated American President
Here's the story of James K. Polk, the most underrated President in American history. He did more in four years as President than most Presidents do in eight.
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Getting Started with Comparisons: Finding and Listing Information
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to gather information for a comparison. They explain the importance of starting with one element and provide step-by-step instructions on how to skim for relevant information and list all...