The Power of Simple Words

Most of you are probably familiar with TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks.  There is subsection of videos and lessons called TED-Ed.

Check out this really brief video lesson:  "The Power of Simple Words".  When you go to the site, click on the "Think" tab on the far right to access five multiple choice and three open answer questions.

Which language anchor standard(s) can be addressed with this mini-lesson?

~Chandra

SAT Prep: Answers Imagined

Answers Imagined provides an entertaining and informative visual in addition to enhance SAT practice. The site also applies both math and English through passage-based reading, identifying sentence errors in writing, and multiple choice math problems.

Through an interactive model, students not only attempt the correct response to the question but are also provided a video walk-through that deduces, explains, and defends the correct response. It is a true think-aloud and a great support for all learners.

Answers Imagined is great for both independent practice and bell-ringers. You can locate the link here: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/answers-imagined#aiAnimTop or through College Board.

I have condensed the information into one resource at: http://apsaunders.wikispaces.com/SAT+Practice

Enjoy!

~Kathy Saunders, AHS English Teacher

(A note from Chandra:  Don't forget to check out the SAT Words Animoto videos that students in Kathy's AP English Literature class produces every week.  A link can be found in Monday Musings.)