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Reading Comprehension | 8 Types of Context Clues to Be a Better Reader
Knowing the eight common types of context clues will help you be a better reader and unlock the meaning of complex text. In this lesson, we look at the 8 types of context clues. Examples are given.
The Learning Depot
ADVANCED LESSON: How to Reduce the Adjective Clause: Relative Clause Reduction
An adjective clause, also known as an adjectival, or relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. In effect, this clause functions as one part of speech: the adjective. Why would you want or need to reduce the...
Curated Video
R Programming for Statistics and Data Science - Lists in R
This video explains lists in R. This clip is from the chapter "Matrices" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains matrices.
Curated Video
#6 Elements of a Story--Characters, Setting, Plot & Theme (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you the elements of a story. I will cover characters, setting, plot and theme. You will understand the who of the story-the characters, the where and when of the story-the setting, the different plots of the plot,...
Curated Video
#9 Citing Textual Evidence During Reading (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to cite a quote or textual evidence from a book. I teach a simple and easy process to help you understand what you are reading!
Curated Video
How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format (In-text Citations)
In this video, I show you how to cite any source in MLA format. I not only show you how to cite your sources but I cover the purpose of in-text or parenthetical citations which will help you avoid plagiarism.
Curated Video
Elaborating on Supporting Details with Hypothetical Examples
In this video, the teacher explains how to clarify and elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the importance of making it easy for the reader to understand the argument and provide hypothetical examples to...
Next Animation Studio
NASA X-ray telescope detects biggest ever space explosion: study
Astronomers say they caught a glimpse of the biggest explosion in the cosmos ever observed by X-ray and radio telescopes.
The Art Assignment
How To Art Assignment
Sarah and John answer your questions and walk through the many ways to experience and participate in The Art Assignment.
Curated Video
Getting Started with Comparisons: Finding and Listing Information
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to gather information for a comparison. They explain the importance of starting with one element and provide step-by-step instructions on how to skim for relevant information and list all...
Practical Ninjas
LaTeX - Introduction | First Latex code | Learn using ShareLaTeX | Hello World | Learning LaTeX 01
Learn LaTeX - 01 ---------------------------- In the following video one will learn about LaTeX, it's use and how to set up one's machine for processing LaTeX code. LaTeX compiler can be used both offline and online. Online version of...
Oxford Comma
Speaker or Author: She Dwelt Amoung the Untrodden Ways
By using William Wordsworth's famous poem we seek to draw the distinction between author and speaker and determine which one was in love with the mysterious Lucy.
NUMBEROCK
US Presidents Song For Kids | All the Presidents of the United States of America in Order
Thank you for watching our US Presidents Song For Kids. SUMMARY: This Presidents of the USA song for kids Starts from George Washington and goes all the way to Barack Obama and Donald Trump. With some bluegrass music in the background,...
Curated Video
Reading with Emphasis: Showing What's Important
In this video, the teacher explains how good readers use their voice to show emphasis and meaning when reading. The teacher discusses various strategies that authors use to make certain words stand out, such as bold letters, italics, all...
Curated Video
Elaborating on Supporting Details with Anecdotes
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of elaborating on supporting details in persuasive writing. They discuss how elaboration helps the reader understand the argument and connect it back to the thesis statement. The teacher...
PBS
Fear of GhostWriting (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
You might being asking yourself-- Why do ghostwriters even exist? Isn’t that cheating? Isn’t literature supposed to be the result of one person’s agonizing need to create? Aren’t books supposed to be the blood, sweat, and tears of the...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Tracing the Roots of a Belfast Author
C.S. Lewis part 5 of 11: This video explores the history of C.S. Lewis' family in Ireland, tracing back to the 17th century plantation of Ulster and the Hamilton family's involvement. It also highlights how Belfast's shipbuilding...
PBS
Fear of Ghost...Writing!
What is ghostwriting and why does it exist? The answer is less frightening - but more complicated - than you'd think.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nancy Carlsson-Paige - On Howard Zinn
Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University where she taught teachers for more than 30 years and was a founder of the University's Center for Peaceable Schools. Nancy has written and spoken extensively about the impact...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: How the Northern Irish Coast Inspired Narnia
C.S. Lewis part 6 of 11: This video explores the Northern Irish locations that inspired C.S. Lewis in his writing of the Chronicles of Narnia. From the big skies of Castle Rock to the grandeur of Dunluce Castle, Lewis found inspiration...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Exploring the Landscapes and Heritage that Shaped His Imagination
C.S. Lewis part 11 of 11: The video explores the influence of Northern Ireland's landscapes and heritage on the life and work of CS Lewis, one of the world's most famous children's authors. From his birthplace in Belfast to the quaint...
Oxford Comma
Klara and the Sun: A(I) New Type of Novel
Klara and the Sun bears a striking resemblance to Never Let Me Go. Both novels follow a young female character who faces prejudice, the unknown, and mortality. Meanwhile a young male outcast sees the truths of the society better than his...
Book Club for Kids
Basketball and Bullies in “The Great Wall of Lucy Wu”
What makes a person unique? What makes a person similar to or different from others? People sometimes try to hide their uniqueness in order to fit in. In the story The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, Lucy is trying to find her place at school and...
Curated Video
Fluently Expressing Character Feelings in Reading
In this video, the teacher explains how good readers can effectively portray the emotions of characters when they are speaking. They discuss the use of tag words and clue words to guide the tone of voice, as well as the importance of...