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Understanding Assignments Instructional VideoUnderstanding Assignments Instructional Video
Publisher
University of North Carolina
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9th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2018
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Understanding Assignments

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In high school and college, most writing assignments go beyond simple questions such as "What is your favorite moment from childhood?" To help writers understand complex writing assignments, a short video from a larger series offers a strategy for breaking down writing assignments. The video models the strategy and points out key elements writers should look for before beginning their assignments.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

essay writing, college preparation, reading comprehension, research writing, writing structure

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Break down a writing assignment for learners using the strategy discussed in the video
  • Have scholars write assignments for one another, and then challenge them to look closely at the assignments and pick out the various components

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires different colors of pens and/or highlighters 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides visual and written examples of each component of the strategy

Cons

  • Moves quickly and requires pausing to fully read all of the text on the screen

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.11-12.4

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