Curated OER
Julie Bowen: Binoculars
What a great way to better understand the meaning of a word! Julie Bowen doesn't just tell viewers what binoculars means. She shows them.
Curated OER
Professor Tv: Open And Closed
Providing a demonstration of what the words open and closed mean, this video could be used as an introduction to this concept. Viewers will love the fun way Bill Irwin shows the meanings.
Macat
An Introduction to Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations
Learning the meaning of a new word is different than knowing its definition. Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations discusses the importance of context in understanding a word's meaning, as well as the fluidity of...
Curated OER
The Many Meanings of Cool
A very neat word with multiple meanings is the center of attention in a fun musical video. The Read Between The Lions team of Sierra, Lionel, Leona, Cleo, and Theo get together to sing a song defining the word cool. Kids will sing...
Sesame Street
Jim Parsons: Arachnid
Jim Parsons defines the meaning of arachnid in this entertaining video. He isn't sure of the meaning of the word and has to figure it out.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Word With Multiple Meanings
This lesson focuses on determining the correct meaning of a word with multiple meanings. First it explains why words in English have multiple meanings. Then using the word "bear," it provides steps and examples for how to determine the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vocab Tip: Research the Meaning
This video lesson explains how to remember vocabulary by researching the meaning. [5:27] L.9-10.4c References, L.11-12.4 Word Meanings, L.11-12.4c References, L.11-12.4 Word Meanings
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Synonym Context Clues
This screencast lesson introduces synonym context clues. [2:32]