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Mysteries of Vernacular: Quarantine Instructional VideoMysteries of Vernacular: Quarantine Instructional Video
Publisher
TED-Ed
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:11
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For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2013
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Mysteries of Vernacular: Quarantine

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The word quarantine has origins in history that date back to the Black Death. The narrator explains how the current definition of the word quarantine came to be, with animation illustrating the concepts along the way. Useful for a warm-up or as a supplementary material for a unit related to the Black Death. Check out the included extra materials.

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english language arts

Pros

  • Makes connections to history and linguistics
  • Flip the lesson to customize the questions, information, and discussion

Cons

  • The video is not extensive and would best be used as an additional material, rather than a primary material

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