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Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Form Regular Verbs'
In this lesson, you will learn how to form past tense verbs by adding -ed. [4:13]
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Pre Reading: Asking and Answering Questions
A teacher uses whole-class instruction and a graphic organizer to guide students as they formulate and answer questions related to their text.
Other
'Question Words?' Song (Who, Why, What, When ,Where, How) English on Tour
This cartoon band sings a song that helps students remember the 6 question words: who, what, why, when, where, and how. Students will want to sing along.
Other
Region 13 Ecp: The Teacher Toolkit: Accountable Discussions
A video and description of accountable discussion in the classroom. Accountable discussion empowers students to draw up arguments based on evidence. Students learn how to respect the views of their peers while strengthening their...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Engaging With Literature: A Video Library: Sharing the Text
This video clip serves as a source for professional development. In the video, third grade teacher, BJ Namba, shares her approach in facilitating book clubs. Her goals are related to empowering students to take charge of their...
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:40]
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Learn Zillion: Revise to Include Dialogue and Inner Thinking
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop events in a narrative by including dialogue and character's thoughts. [6:17]
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Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Determine the Main Idea of a Paragraph'
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea of a paragraph by looking at the first and last sentence and ask 'what is this paragraph teaching me?' [4:26]
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Learn Zillion: Use Vocabulary in a Text to Deepen Your Understanding
In this lesson, you will learn how to speed up your understanding of a text by paying close attention to the vocabulary. Login gives access to an additional video. [3:14]
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Learn Zillion: Revise Your Thinking as You Read
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your thinking as you read by pausing at the end of each section and asking, "How has my thinking changed?" Login gives access to an additional video. [5:20]
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Learn Zillion: Revising Writing to Be More Concise
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your persuasive speech by rereading to make sure your evidence supports your thesis statement. [5:13]
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Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [4:30]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs That Include Facts and Details
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs in a report by writing a topic sentence and giving supporting details. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:54]
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Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine what to write about by analyzing a writing prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:37]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion by Restating the Big Idea
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a conclusion by restating the big idea using your own voice. [5:21]
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Learn Zillion: Presenting a Persuasive Speech to an Audience
In this lesson, you will learn how to present your persuasive speech by keeping your pace, volume and pauses in check. [5:24]
PBS
Pbs: Big Paper Writing: Strategies for Students With Cognitive Disabilities
This video, effective for engaging students with significant cognitive disabilities, shows a classroom doing Big Paper Writing.
PBS
Pbs: Communicating My Writing With Others
In this video, effective for engaging students with significant cognitive disabilities, watch how a students uses an individualized comprehensive communication system to tell about her drawing.
PBS
Pbs: Let's Go Luna!: Learn About Mexico City, Mexico
Learn about one of Mexico's tastiest traditional foods--chocolate-, Mexico, and the cocoa bean.
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Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs With Real Life Examples
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by stretching out your reasons with examples from your life. [5:40]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas and Examples in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by connecting your examples to your opinion. [3:50]