Hannah Griffin

Teacher Tube Assignment

9/13/16
1. Name of the video: Colons
a. Minutes long: 1:07
b. The video explains how to use colons correctly. It says you can use them before a
list, but never after a prepositional phrase or a verb.
c. http://www.teachertube.com/video/colons-262952
2. Strand: Conventions of Standard English
a. Content Standards L.9-10.2: Standard English is the English language in its most
widely accepted form, as written and spoken by educated people in both formal
and informal contexts, having universal currency while incorporating regional
differences. Formal English is the result of particular choices of grammar and
vocabulary whereby the speaker or writer uses longer words or words with origins
in Latin and Greek as opposed to more informal vocabulary that commonly
involves shorted words, or words with origins in Anglo-Saxon. Contractions,
relative clauses without a relative pronoun and ellipsis are avoided. Formal
English is used when writing essays for school, cover letters to apply for jobs, or
emails and letters at work. Informal discourse is used with friends, children, and
relatives.
i. L.9-10.2 B: Use a colon appropriately to introduce a list, quotation, or
clarification.
3. When teaching the proper way to use colons, it is important that the students understand
exactly where the colon is meant to be used in a sentence. I will use this video to
introduce students to the lesson on colons. I will first ask them what they think colons are
used for and where they are located in sentences to test their knowledge. Then, I will
show the video so they can see when to use a colon and when to not use a colon. The
video clearly explains reasons for using, like before a list. However, it also explains times
when colons are not acceptable, like after a prepositional phrase or a verb. Although my
teaching of colons verbally will be helpful, seeing the explanation written in the video
may be easier for the students to understand.
4. Name of the video: Complex Sentences
a. Minutes long: 5:49
b. This video explains clearly how to use independent and dependent clauses to
make a complex sentence.
c. http://www.teachertube.com/video/complex-sentences-60485
5. Strand: Conventions of Standard English
a. Content Standards L.7.1: Standard English is the English language in its most
widely accepted form, as written and spoken by educated people in both formal
and informal contexts, having universal currency while incorporating regional
differences. Formal English is the result of particular choices of grammar and
vocabulary whereby the speaker or writer uses longer words or words with origins
in Latin and Greek as opposed to more informal vocabulary that commonly
involves shorted words, or words with origins in Anglo-Saxon. Contractions,
relative clauses without a relative pronoun and ellipsis are avoided. Formal

English is used when writing essays for school, cover letters to apply for jobs, or
emails and letters at work. Informal discourse is used with friends, children, and
relatives.
i. L.7.1.F: Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and
correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
b. This video will be helpful when teaching how to use independent and dependent
clauses in sentences to strengthen students writing. By understanding how to
properly use clauses and phrases, students will have a smaller risk of using
incorrect or misplaced modifiers in sentences. Phrases and clauses make
sentences more detailed and interesting. I will follow along the steps made in the
video to assure that students fully understand the placement of modifiers. As the
video does, I will highlight different words with different colors to make sure the
students understand the importance of placement when writing complex
sentences.