Main Idea | This video demonstrates finding the topic, main idea, and supporting details in paragraphs. Video imagery and voice-over combine to show students how good readers locate these essential components of basic comprehension. The video goes a step further in explaining and demonstrating the responsibility of the writer to support the main idea with clear supporting details, eliminating extraneous information that detracts from the focus of writing.

Making Inferences |This video explains the method in which good readers combine clues found in the text with prior knowledge to make inferences or “read between the lines.” Making inferences is showcased as a skill that we use everyday in real life communication to understand what is happening around us. Video imagery and voice over combine to present a step-by-step format students can use to make inferences when reading, increasing confidence and building this essential comprehension skill.

Context Clues: This instructional video not only defines context clues, but it highlights the four main types of context clues authors use: examples, synonyms, antonyms, and definitions. Video imagery and voice-over combine to demonstrate specific steps in locating and using context clues. This video addresses this comprehension strategy in a unique way that will allow students to apply this invaluable skill to real world reading and communication.

Learn how to identify and understand cause and effect relationships. Identifying cause and effect in texts is an important reading strategy as it helps the reader to understand the events that are happening. It helps them understand what’s happening and why it’s happening. Cause and Effect Video Lesson: https://youtu.be/O9TJ1ktPbL8 For cause and effect worksheets and other resources, visit https://easyteaching.net/

This is an amateur video that attempts to explain theme in the simplest terms possible using the movie Cinderella

How to summarize a non-fiction text by thinking like a reporter. Teachers: Visit https://www.esparklearning.com to sign up for free. In this video, we'll learn about the reading skill: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. (RI.5.2 or similar state standards) eSpark is a playfully personalized math and reading curriculum resource for grades PK-8. It is the only program using artificial intelligence to deliver on all three pillars of personalized learning: adaptive differentiation, dynamic lessons based on student interests, and real-time remediation and feedback. eSpark’s evidence-based design has been proven to improve student outcomes in multiple research studies. It's a versatile addition to any classroom, filling needs for enrichment, intervention, and acceleration in just 20-30 minutes at a time.

In this video I will be discussing the 5 different text structures (cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, descriptive, and chronological). Students are given a handout for notes that requires them to fill in the blank. If you are struggling with this concept watch the video and see if it helps! :) Thank you to Teaching with a Mountain View for her wonderful text structures anchor chart. It can be seen at http://www.teachingwithamountainview.com/2014/01/informational-text-structures.html

Compare and Contrast 1st and 2nd Hand Events v2 INS (Fa13, 4RI, Q10). To sign up for a free trial of eSpark to differentiate instruction with engaging, standards aligned activities, visit www.esparklearning.com!