PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Academic Vocabulary in the Common Core: An Introduction
This series of video segments explains the importance of academic vocabulary in the common core curriculum. The video segments included highlight the three tiers of vocabulary [1:35], the role of vocabulary in the common core curriculum...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Identify the Main Idea of Text by Synthesizing Key Details
In this lesson, students will learn how to identify the main idea of a section of text by synthesizing key details from the text. [9:02]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Explain Scientific Concepts Based on Information in a Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand scientific concepts by examining specific information in nonfiction text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [7:00]
PBS
Academic Vocabulary in the Common Core: High School Social Studies
This video [5:06] provides research related to the Common Core approach to vocabulary, footage of classroom teachers engaging students in vocabulary instruction, and sample vocabulary assessments.