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False Intuitions
Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes how the common view that speakers are primarily concerned about being understood by their listeners is, in fact, incorrect.
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Informational: Problem/Solution
“Informational: Problem/Solution” video lesson explores informational texts, focusing on the problem and solution structure and explaining how to identify problems and solutions in texts.
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Tone and Mood in Literature
A video entitled “Tone and Mood in Literature” which analyzes the tone and mood in literary passages.
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Theme Collage
This is a video entitled “Theme Collage” which models how to determine the theme of a complete literary text.
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Point of View
“Point of View” will help students to decipher between the different points of view, including first-person point of view, third-person limited point of view, and third-person omniscient point of view.
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Creating Mood through Choice of Words
Creating Mood through Choice of Words explores how an author’s choice of words appeals to the senses and affects the mood of text.
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Edith Maude Eaton: Fostering Cultural Understanding Through Writing
In a time when Chinese immigrants in America faced discrimination in all walks of life – simply because of their race – author Edith Maude Eaton channeled the power of the pen to help make positive change.
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Zitkala-Ša: Advocate for the Rights of Native People
Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, aka Zitkala-Sa, fought against the US government as it forced Native Americans to assimilate into Anglo-American culture.
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Exploring Tone and Mood
“Exploring Tone and Mood” analyzes the relationship between tone and mood and explains how both literary devices create an overall feeling in a story.
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Author’s Point of View
“Author’s Point of View” explores how to determine an author's point of view when reading a nonfiction passage.
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Context Clues: Reading Strategy From the Ocean
Context Clues Strategies: definition, synonyms, and antonyms Parents and Teachers: 1. Use this video as an introduction to context clues. 2. Use this video during remediation to review context clues. 3. Send a link to parents to help...
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QAR Reading Strategy (Question-Answer Relationship)
Parents: If your child is a struggling reader, consider using this reading strategy. Teachers: This video may be used to introduce QAR to your class. You can also assign it to students who are virtual.
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How to Publish
The following video details the various options for writers who are looking to publish their work.
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Exploring Points of View
Exploring Points of View identifies and analyzes use of various points of view by describing first-person, third-person, third-person limited, and omniscient point of view.
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Cuneiform
A video entitled "Cuneiform" introduces students to the history, evolution, methods for writing, and the lasting influence of Sumerian cuneiform.
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Considering New Interpretations
This video entitled “Considering New Interpretations” models how to summarize points of agreement and disagreement in diverse perspectives.
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Employing Rhetorical Devices
The video entitled “Employing Rhetorical Devices” explores using rhetorical devices in a persuasive text.
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Identify Persuasive Texts
“Identify Persuasive Texts” identifies the characteristics of a persuasive writing piece.
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Context
Did you know that Frankenstein has its own thrilling backstory? Get ready to enter the turbulent world of Mary Shelley! In this lesson, you’ll learn all about her life, her loves, and what inspired her to write THE ULTIMATE science...
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Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Theme of Sexism and Female Oppression
It’s easy to forget that the rights and privileges women enjoy today had to be won. It’s been a tough, centuries-long fight against staunch opposition, especially for female writers. Woolf would know! Join us for a detailed analysis of...
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Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Chapters 5-6 Summary
This is the grand finale of Virginia Woolf’s famous essay A Room of One’s Own. Join us to find out how she brings all the strands of her argument together, and ends it with a poetic bang. What does Woolf see for the future of literature?...
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Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Chapters 3-4 Summary
Join us for a tour through literary history. In this lesson, Woolf explores the reasons why women have a less robust literary tradition. As the narrator peruses her bookshelves, we meet the heroes of women’s literature… and a few ghosts...
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Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 8: Publishing for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to publish your personal narrative story. Publishing means getting your writing ready to share with others!
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How to Evaluate Sources for Reliability - Writing for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to choose the most reliable sources when researching a topic for a research paper. We will define reliable sources, discuss the author's impact on reliability (purpose, bias, and potential agenda),...