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TED-Ed

Why Are Bad Words Bad?

7th - 12th
Curse words, vulgar words, swear words, bad words. Why are some words labeled as inappropriate? Check out this short history of taboo words and their significance.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Describing Style

9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial focuses on describing an author's style. It explains the five main elements constituting style: syntax, diction, punctuation, sensory details, and literary/rhetorical devices. It lists nine common writing styles and gives...