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Tori M.
Classroom teacher
Ephesus Elementary School
Roopville, United States

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My Students Liked It Yes

My Students Learned Yes

I Would Recommend It Yes

Setup Time Less than 5 minutes

Great for Knowledge gain
Small group
Teacher-led lessons

Great with ELL
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How I Use It

I use this before teaching a new concept or for activating what students already know about a topic before we go deeper. My students are already used to TED talks, so the brevity of the TED-ED animations act as a better hook for introductions.

My Take

I used the two videos on irony (verbal versus situational) to introduce the concept to my seventh grade students. The animated explanations were engaging and humorous. I had to explain sarcasm with more relevant examples than in the video, but they recognized the difference afterwards. I like it best for activating prior knowledge or as a quick introduction to a new concept.

Irony Not Lost on Students Learning Irony

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