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English 1 Student Tutorials Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills TEKS - English Language Arts and Reading. Summarize text and distinguish between a summary that captures the main ideas and elements of a text and a critique that takes a position and expresses an opinion TEKS 9.9A.
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English 1 Student TutorialsTexas Essential Knowledge and Skills TEKS - English Language Arts and Reading
Summarize text and distinguish between a summary that captures the main ideas and elements of a text and a critique that takes a position and expresses an opinion TEKS 9.9A • Slide cast explains process for writing a summary of expository text. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLp3pipcMHk&feature=player_embedded • Below is an Interactive web site that uses a slide show, quizzes, and graphic organizers to review the basics of summarizing, including identifying main idea and detail statements and categorizing to summarize lists. • http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/summarizing
Analyze how messages in media are conveyed through visual and sound techniques (e.g., editing, reaction shots, sequencing, background music) TEKS 9.12.B • Interactive website with activities designed to provide users with some of the skills and knowledge needed to question, analyze, interpret and evaluate media messages. • http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/ • PDF document: "Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Media Messages” • http://cis.uchicago.edu/sites/cis.uchicago.edu/files/resources/Key_Question_to_Ask_When_Analyzing_Media_Messages.pdf • Media Literacy • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayhkujpng6A&feature=player_embedded
Analyze how authors create complex, believable characters TEKS 9.5.B • Character Development • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTFR5aqfFas&feature=player_embedded • Types of conflict • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsfLxsx8lQI&feature=player_embedded • Types of Characters- This is a 3-minute lesson on types of characters. A "Transcript link" is available underneath the video window. • http://brightstorm.com/english/writing/writing-terms/literary-characters/
Making Inferences TEKS 9.9.C • Inferring text structure • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReGpVvj3MOg&feature=player_embedded • Direct instruction on making inferences • http://vimeo.com/31955981 • Making and Supporting Inference • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAAxDLa_Yro&feature=player_embedded • Making Inferences- A slide show with strategies for better reading and interactive practice in drawing inferences and conclusions in informational and technical texts. • http://www.tv411.org/reading/understanding-what-you-read/strategies-better-reading