Thing #11: Learn Something from a Video

I chose to use a TED-Ed video for this post.  I love TED videos and thought TED-Ed would have a variety of resources to examine.  The Case Against "Good" and "Bad" was the video I selected.  It encourages people to expand vocabulary by honestly communicating with others with a variety of adjectives, rather than being vague with "good" or "bad".  For the purposes of my adult ed class, this video could be utilized to teach communication skills in parenting, interviews, or assertiveness.  This video would also encourage students to increase the quality of their writing for the GED essay, cover letters, or creative writing.  Below are examples of WV Content Standards the video addresses:
English Language Arts:  Grade 12


ELA.12.R.C2.1 determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a variety of literary texts, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)


ELA.12.W.C9.2 write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization and analysis of content.
• introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables) and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• evaluate the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
• use and evaluate appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
• use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and techniques such as metaphor, simile and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.
• establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
• provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).


ELA.12.W.C10.2 develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.(Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of all Language
objectives up to and including grade 12.)