Scholastic
Study Jams! Photosynthesis
One friend explains to another that plants combine water and carbon dioxide with the energy of the sun to produce sugar and oxygen. She mentions the roles of the roots, chloroplasts, and stomata in an engaging video that reviews how...
TED-Ed
Should We Get Rid of Standardized Testing?
Did you know that the concept of standardized testing is over 2,000 years old? But what is the purpose of these tests? What do they supposedly measure? A short video investigates the history of standardized tests.
Townsend Press
Relationships I
Transition words can be a very important addition to any writer's toolbox. Learn more about addition words and time words, and how they can enhance the organization of any writing passage, with an informative video about reading...
Townsend Press
Argument
Form well-crafted arguments with the help of an educational video. Fourth graders study various examples of persuasive arguments, including thesis statements and cartoons, and observe the ways that supporting details can enhance the...
Townsend Press
Purpose and Tone
A powerful image or well-placed comment always has intention behind it. Guide young readers through author's purpose and tone with a language arts video that explains why word choice is key in writing clearly and coherently.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
POW! A Peanuts Collection
Make a study of Charles M. Scultz's famous comic strip Peanuts in your language arts class. Class members read and discuss the baseball-themed book POW! A Peanuts Collection. After talking about themes and vocabulary, they complete...
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Brainstorming: Generating Many Radical, Creative Ideas
Learn how to facilitate both individual and group brainstorming sessions in order to maximize creativity.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Cohesive Body Paragraphs Using Supporting Words and Phrases
In this lesson, you will learn how to write cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. [4:03]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Anchor Charts for Persuasive Writing
A mini video lesson on using an anchor chart to plan a persuasive writing project. At the end of the lesson the students have developed a powerful plan via a graphic organizer to guide them through their writing task.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for Writing Opinion Letters
In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm opinion essay topics by thinking about things that give you strong feelings. [4:08]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a body paragraph by stating your reasons and supporting them with evidence based on the text. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:57]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas in Informational Writing Using Headings
In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraphs to organize ideas by introducing headings. [5:09]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Develop and Organize Supporting Ideas in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting ideas by using boxes and bullets. [4:51]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for Writing Using a Short Plan
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [5:06]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:15]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by explaining what will happen when changes are made. [3:36]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Speech
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a strong thesis statement for your persuasive speech by revising your thoughts into statements. [4:58]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [4:08]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Hook Your Audience With an Anecdote
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader with a strong opening by sharing a short anecdote. [5:21]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [7:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Group Research Into Categories to Plan Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. [3:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Plan and Organize a Persuasive Letter's Structure
In this lesson, you will learn how to envision the structure of your opinion letter by using boxes and bullets to organize your evidence. [3:05]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Revise the Order of Paragraphs in Arugmentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to reconsider the order of your paragraphs by determining a logical and connected journey of thought. [5:45]