Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cara Erdheim Kilgallen - Humor in the Classroom
Cara Kilgallen earned her B.A. in English and Spanish from Colby College in 2001M.A. and Ph.D. from Fordham University in 2010.Cara is a professor at Sacred Heart University in the department of Languages and Literatures. Her teaching...
Englishing
ESL Writing - How to write a HOOK (Essay writing)
A hook or attention grabber is the first sentence in an academic essay. At the beginning of the lesson, Mr. P. will list the different parts of an essay. Then, Mr. P. will introduce four tips on how to write a good hook in order to grab...
All In One Social Media
How I Failed At Live Streaming
Live streaming is a whole journey and can come with failures. What do you do when it doesn't work? Why doesn't it work? Let me share with you my journey and how I course-corrected.
Curated Video
Maintaining a Consistent Tone in Your Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of tone in writing and provides examples and strategies for maintaining a consistent tone throughout a piece of writing. The video also emphasizes the importance of considering the purpose...
Learn French With Alexa
GCSE French Speaking: How do you use your mobile phone?
In this video we look at this question: Comment est-ce que tu utilises ton portable ? - How do you use your mobile phone? (AQA Theme 1 - Identity and culture, Topic 2 - Technology in everyday life:
Curated Video
How to Make Sure Your Evidence Proves Your Point in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that your evidence supports your point when writing to a prompt. They guide the viewer through the process of identifying the topic sentence, analyzing the supporting detail, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Reading in Science: Key Ideas
Reading is just as important in science as any other subject of study. This skill-based program explores reading in the context of science. Special emphasis is placed on reading informational text and vocabulary development as outlined...
Curated Video
Connecting Ideas: How to Make Your Paragraphs Flow
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by using transition phrases to connect ideas in your body paragraphs.
Healthcare Triage
Money Isn’t the Only Thing That Can Bias Research
Recent news articles have brought renewed attention to financial conflicts of interest in medical science but that should not lead us to ignore other conflicts that may be equally or even more important. Career advancement and reputation...
Curated Video
Brainstorming Opinion Essay Topics: Finding Your Strong Feelings
In this video, the teacher explains how to brainstorm topics for opinion writing. They guide the students through three steps: thinking about their daily life, identifying things that give them strong feelings, and determining what...
Curated Video
Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video lesson, students learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about their interests. They are guided through the process of generating ideas, avoiding topics that are too broad or too...
Curated Video
Brainstorming Persuasive Speech Topics: Finding Your Passion and Strong Feelings
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for a persuasive speech. The lesson focuses on brainstorming ideas by listing things that students care about and have strong feelings towards. The teacher guides the...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Project-Based Learning at Home
Webcast series for parenting website. Project based learning at home.
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 3
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
ACDC Leadership
HEY TEACHERS: Check out my WORKSHEETS
In this video I go over the different worksheets that I created to help you and your students. A teacher in the comments brought up a good question. It's not just immoral to use my worksheets without getting an annual license, it is...
Curated Video
Writing a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Essay
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong thesis statement for a persuasive essay. It emphasizes the importance of narrowing down the topic, avoiding personal opinions, and stating a clear conclusion that can be...
Curated Video
Drafting a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains the process of drafting a thesis statement for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of clearly stating a position and providing supporting reasons. The teacher also provides an example...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Siobhan Carter-David - Using Fashion as a Racial Uplift Strategy
Dr. Carter-David is an Assistant Professor in History, teaching in the areas of fashion/beauty studies, American culture and identity politics, and African American, urban, and recent United States history. Her research explores the...
Curated Video
How to Hook Your Reader and State Your Thesis
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively hook the reader in the opening paragraph of an essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of engaging the reader's interest and making them feel connected to the topic. The steps...
Curated Video
Generating Topics and Using the Strength Test
In this video, the teacher guides students through a process of generating a topic for their writing by listing things that fit the prompt and using the strength test. The teacher demonstrates how to brainstorm and evaluate potential...
Curated Video
Developing Strong Essay Points: Sharing Your Opinion Effectively
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to share your opinion through an essay. It explains the importance of having a strong thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance to support your opinion. The video also...
Curated Video
Creating a Strong Opening for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to create a strong opening for an informational text. The key is to hook the reader with an interesting question and then provide a clear answer that tells them what they will learn.