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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Interactive and Cross-Curricular Food-Based Lessons - Building Home-to-School Connections - Pilot Light Educational Insights

Interactive and Cross-Curricular Food-Based Lessons - Building Home-to-School Connections - Pilot Light Educational Insights

Interactive Video

Interactive and Cross-Curricular Food-Based Lessons - Building Home-to-School Connections - Pilot Light Educational Insights

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Other

Focuses on enhancing learning by connecting home and school through food-based educational content, emphasizing cultural connections. Develops skills in integrating curricula and boosting student engagement through practical applications.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Generative AI - Tools & Applications - Future of Education

Generative AI - Tools & Applications - Future of Education

Interactive Video

Generative AI - Tools & Applications - Future of Education

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Science

Investigate the transformative role of AI in educational environments, focusing on how tools like generative AI can enhance teaching and learning. Discover innovative strategies for AI integration in classrooms to personalize learning experiences and address diverse educational needs.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Comprehensive Exploration - Human History & Connections - Yellowstone National Park

Comprehensive Exploration - Human History & Connections - Yellowstone National Park

Interactive Video

Comprehensive Exploration - Human History & Connections - Yellowstone National Park

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Social Studies, History, Education

Examine the historical and cultural connections between humans and the land within Yellowstone National Park. Gain insights into cultural heritage, understand the historical context, and recognize the broader impact of national parks on society and the environment.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Text Comprehension Skills - Making Connections - Self, Text, and World

Text Comprehension Skills - Making Connections - Self, Text, and World

Interactive Video

Text Comprehension Skills - Making Connections - Self, Text, and World

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Focus on developing the ability to connect texts with personal experiences, other texts, and real-world events. Enhance engagement with texts on a deeper level and improve comprehension by mastering text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections.

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Analyzing Text Structures - Sequence, Comparison, Cause and Effect

Analyzing Text Structures - Sequence, Comparison, Cause and Effect

Interactive Video

Analyzing Text Structures - Sequence, Comparison, Cause and Effect

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Instructional Technology, Education

Investigate various text structures, such as sequence, compare and contrast, and cause-and-effect, to understand their purpose and identify key signal words. Develop skills in recognizing these structures, enhancing reading comprehension and text analysis abilities.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Reading Strategies - Making Connections - Comprehension Enhancement

Reading Strategies - Making Connections - Comprehension Enhancement

Interactive Video

Reading Strategies - Making Connections - Comprehension Enhancement

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Explore effective reading strategies by focusing on making connections, such as text-to-self, text-to-world, and text-to-text, to enhance comprehension and retention. Apply these strategies to foster deeper understanding and engagement, improving reading skills.

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Test Software Navigation - Portal Tools - State Practice Testing

Test Software Navigation - Portal Tools - State Practice Testing

Interactive Video

Test Software Navigation - Portal Tools - State Practice Testing

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Education, English, Instructional Technology

Understand the essential features and tools in state testing practice portals, focusing on efficient navigation and functionality. Learners will gain the ability to utilize test tools effectively, enhancing their practice and managing the test-taking process.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Metacognitive Strategies - Making Connections - Reading Comprehension

Metacognitive Strategies - Making Connections - Reading Comprehension

Interactive Video

Metacognitive Strategies - Making Connections - Reading Comprehension

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Explore metacognition to enhance reading comprehension by learning to make connections. Develop the ability to relate content to personal experiences, other texts, and broader world events, improving reading skills and critical thinking.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Understanding Figurative Language - Identifying Types and Effects

Understanding Figurative Language - Identifying Types and Effects

Interactive Video

Understanding Figurative Language - Identifying Types and Effects

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Explore various types of figurative language, such as simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. Understand their roles in enhancing textual imagery and impact. Learn to distinguish between these techniques and comprehend their purpose in creating vivid and engaging narratives.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Connecting Text and Personal Experience: Enhancing Reading Skills

Connecting Text and Personal Experience: Enhancing Reading Skills

Interactive Video

Connecting Text and Personal Experience: Enhancing Reading Skills

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking by developing skills to connect texts to personal experiences, other literature, and the broader world. Master the ability to create meaningful relationships while reading.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

STAR Strategy - Active Reading - Online Test Preparation

STAR Strategy - Active Reading - Online Test Preparation

Interactive Video

STAR Strategy - Active Reading - Online Test Preparation

6th Grade - 8th Grade

Education, Instructional Technology, English

Explore techniques to enhance online reading test skills through the STAR strategy, which emphasizes scanning, targeting texts, active reading, and responding with evidence. Mastering these steps improves comprehension, identification of text types, and competency in crafting evidence-based responses.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Access and Navigation Techniques - MAP Test Interface - MAP Test Preparation

Access and Navigation Techniques - MAP Test Interface - MAP Test Preparation

Interactive Video

Access and Navigation Techniques - MAP Test Interface - MAP Test Preparation

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Guidance focuses on accessing and navigating the MAP test interface, emphasizing essential tools such as the cross-off, sticky note, and magnifier functions. Learn practical skills to enhance test-taking, ensuring improved comfort and efficiency in MAP test scenarios.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Critical Analysis - Comparing Connections - Information Processing

Critical Analysis - Comparing Connections - Information Processing

Interactive Video

Critical Analysis - Comparing Connections - Information Processing

6th Grade - 7th Grade

Other

Focuses on developing skills in critical analysis by emphasizing the importance of checking connections and comparing different data points. Learners will gain proficiency in ensuring accuracy and attention to detail, enhancing their information processing capabilities.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Recognizing Signal Words - Comparisons in Texts - Crocodile and Alligator Distinctions

Recognizing Signal Words - Comparisons in Texts - Crocodile and Alligator Distinctions

Interactive Video

Recognizing Signal Words - Comparisons in Texts - Crocodile and Alligator Distinctions

6th Grade - 7th Grade

English

Examine how authors employ signal words to highlight similarities and differences in texts, with a focus on identifying distinguishing features between crocodiles and alligators. Develop skills in recognizing and comprehending these signal words to enhance the ability to interpret meanings and understand the author's intentions in comparative texts.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Understanding Figurative Language - Exploring Figures of Speech - Language Arts

Understanding Figurative Language - Exploring Figures of Speech - Language Arts

Interactive Video

Understanding Figurative Language - Exploring Figures of Speech - Language Arts

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Engaging exploration of various figures of speech such as similes, metaphors, and personification enhances comprehension and application of figurative language. Learners develop clarity and creativity in communication through these exercises.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Analyzing Text Evidence - Critical Connections - Astronomy & Space Exploration

Analyzing Text Evidence - Critical Connections - Astronomy & Space Exploration

Interactive Video

Analyzing Text Evidence - Critical Connections - Astronomy & Space Exploration

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Explore text evidence to make critical connections in the fields of astronomy and space exploration. Enhance skills in information analysis and comprehend distinctions and similarities between astronauts and astronomers to deepen understanding of the universe.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Understanding Connections - Ideas and Textual Relationships

Understanding Connections - Ideas and Textual Relationships

Interactive Video

Understanding Connections - Ideas and Textual Relationships

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Enhancing reading comprehension involves recognizing how authors employ connections between concepts similar to the way building materials create structures. This understanding leads to improved critical thinking skills through analysis of relationships between ideas in texts.

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6th Grade - 10th Grade

Comprehension Strategies - Active Reading Techniques - Improving Text Understanding

Comprehension Strategies - Active Reading Techniques - Improving Text Understanding

Interactive Video

Comprehension Strategies - Active Reading Techniques - Improving Text Understanding

6th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Strategies are explored to amplify reading comprehension by fostering active engagement with texts. This process cultivates learners' abilities to relate personal experiences, draw inferences, and critically evaluate content. Such approaches lead to enhanced understanding and information retention.

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4th Grade - 8th Grade

Compare and Contrast - Text Structures - English Language Arts

Compare and Contrast - Text Structures - English Language Arts

Interactive Video

Compare and Contrast - Text Structures - English Language Arts

4th Grade - 8th Grade

Education, Biology, Science, English

Explore the complexities of compare and contrast text structures, with a focus on how similarities and differences are highlighted through specific language features and signal words. Learners will gain an understanding of text structures, utilize Venn diagrams to identify similarities and differences, and improve their comprehension through an interactive assessment process.

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