Middle School ELA Video Resources
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In this video, Mr. Allen discusses how he uses the workshop approach in his middle school classroom to differentiate instruction. In a research and writing unit focusing on persuasive writing and rhetorical devices, Mr. Allen teaches a mini-lesson on writing for a specific audience, leads a self-selected invitational group, and confers with students.
Length: 10 minutes Teacher: Aaron Allen Grade level: 7th grade Location: Spokane, Washington |
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In this video, Nancie Atwell, author of Writing in the Middle, confers with students about their creative writing. Length: 4 minutes
Teacher: Nancie Atwell Grade level: Middle School |
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In this video, Mr. Allen uses the workshop approach, teaching a mini-lesson on peer conference strategies, then students work in partnerships to confer with each other about their writing. Mr. Allen discusses how he has prepared students for success in this process.
Length: 6 minutes Teacher: Aaron Allen Grade level: 7th grade Location: Spokane, Washington |
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In this video, Ms. Langlois groups students in heterogeneous groups to participate in a jigsaw activity, identifying and analyzing the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos. Teaching rhetorical appeals is often used to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the serve as an entry-point for teaching the evidence- and logic-based argument writing called for by the CCSS. Ms. Langlois reflects on the benefits of heterogeneous grouping for supporting all students, especially English Language Learners.
Length: 10 minutes Teacher: Katie Langlois Grade level: 7th grade Location: Denver, Colorado |
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In this video, Ms. Langlois groups students into homogeneous groups to jigsaw articles at different levels of difficulty in order to analyze rhetorical appeals in speeches and then share their expertise with classmates. Dr. Walqui from WestEd discusses the importance of scaffolding quality interactions among students.
Length: 10 minutes Teacher: Katie Langlois Grade level: 7th grade Location: Denver, Colorado |
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In this video, Professor Carol Dweck shares some of the research she has conducted on how to teach students to have a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset in order to make way for learning.
Length: 23 minutes Teacher: Carol Dweck Grade level: ALL Location: Young Minds 2013 Conference |
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This is an abbreviated version of Professor Carol Dweck sharing some of the research she has conducted on how to teach students to have a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset in order to make way for learning.
Length: 10 minutes Teacher: Carol Dweck Grade level: ALL Location: New York, New York |
Check out these videos highlighting the use of digital technology in the classroom!
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In this video, students analyze and explore poetry through a class blog and podcasting.
Length: 2 minutes Grade Level: 4-8 Speaker: Kerri McAllister School: Bonne Ecole Elementary School Location: Slidell, Louisiana In this video, students plan and produce a podcast of student speeches for peer critique.
Length: 5 minutes Grade Level: 6-8 Speaker: Gordon Van Owen School: Bea Fuller Rodgers School Location: New York, New York In this video, students use technology to build communication skills.
Length: 2 minutes Grade Level: ALL Speaker: Jo Paraiso Organization: Oakland Unified School District |
