Instructional Video

Relationships II

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Cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, illustration and example -- your class has undoubtedly seen these essay structures before. But how are they related? Watch a reading video about the ways relationships between two concepts can enhance any piece of writing.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video in a reading comprehension lesson or to complete a lesson about transition words when writing
  • Provide additional examples of each writing structure, including work from previous assignments in the school year
Classroom Considerations
  • The video is a little long for one sitting; consider breaking it up throughout a class and focusing on one part at a time
  • The passages are a little elevated for elementary readers but would work for middle schoolers
  • The fifth in a ten-video series about reading comprehension
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Connects several writing structures and concepts in one video, making it a good addition to both reading and writing units
Cons
  • The video is not very engaging
  • Contains too much text on the reading sides