Videos

[] || This video examines the core concepts of persuasive writing. It also highlights the three types of appeals common in persuasive writing. The video relates persuasive writing to advertising to give students a point of reference and activate prior knowledge. This video will help students create their persuasive writing piece on their “perfect pretzel”. || Students are likely to become more involved in this lesson because the video incorporates pop culture. Common advertisements are used in the video, as well as references to things like Facebook and Twilight. ||
 * MEMBER’S NAME || VIDEO SELECTED || EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION || STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ||
 * Alison Wurtz || Persuasive Writing
 * Salvatore Colosi || Streak-Plate Method (Amrita University)

[] || This video will show the students the proper technique for plating their yeast so they can grow cultures. Once they have their yeast cultures they will study this essential component of pretzel making. || Students will be more involved in the lesson activity because they will have seen how to use proper aseptic technique when plating and how to do a triplet streak. Knowledge of both of these skills will increase their chances of successfully growing yeast cultures. || Cush || Do the Twist, the Pretzel Twist! [] || This video will show the students the popularity of soft pretzels in Philadelphia, as well as other cities. They will also learn where pretzels got their start, in heart of PA Dutch Country. || Students will be more involved in the lesson activity because they will see how the pretzels are hand made and twisted. They will use this knowledge to make their own pretzels by hand. ||
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 * Lisa Wisniewski || Philly Soft Pretzel Factory

[] || This video explains and discusses how soft pretzels infiltrated and started out in Mayfair, Philadelphia. Students can get a feel for the way soft pretzels play a part in the culture of Philadelphia. || Students will be able to get more involved in writing about their favorite Philadelphia past time involving soft pretzels after watching a brief video regarding soft pretzels in Philadelphia ||
 * Angela Battle || How to Upload a YouTube Video

[] || This video is the latest tutorial on how to upload a video to youtube. All students will need to watch the tutorial as they will be asked to upload videos of themselves and the results of their taste test. || Students will become more involved in the lesson because they will need to understand how to record and upload their results of the taste test. This activity integrates technology. It also teaches them how to watch a tutorial, then apply what they have learned. ||