Meet Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with video

Empower students to demonstrate learning with creative, CCSS-aligned classroom experiences. Easily foster core skill development like writing, communication, critical thinking, and more with WeVideo.

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How WeVideo supports Common Core State Standards

Go beyond traditional learning methods with dynamic assignments designed to help learners create, explain, and present ideas with video. Meet the following standards:

  • Writing: Easily organize ideas, develop arguments, and explain concepts
  • Speaking and listening: Present information with Common Core support tools such as multimedia or interactive video (or both)
  • Reading and analysis: Interpret text, use evidence, and build understanding

Students can better showcase their thinking with the support of multimedia.

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Common Core alignment by standard area

Focus Areas

  • Argument writing
  • Informative/explanatory writing
  • Narrative writing

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo allows students to:

  • Develop and present arguments using narration, visuals, and evidence
  • Explain complex ideas through structured video explanations
  • Tell stories using multimedia elements

Sample Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1 – Write arguments to support claims
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts

Example Project

Video essay: Students create a video argument on a topic, incorporating claims, evidence, and visual support.

Focus Areas

  • Presenting information
  • Using digital media
  • Collaborative discussion

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo enables students to:

  • Present ideas clearly using recorded video
  • Integrate multimedia to enhance communication
  • Practice structured presentation skills

Sample Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4 – Present information clearly
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5 – Use digital media in presentations

Example Project

Recorded presentation: Students deliver a structured presentation using visuals, narration, and supporting details.

Focus Areas

  • Analyzing texts
  • Citing evidence
  • Interpreting meaning

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo supports reading standards by helping students:

  • Analyze texts and present interpretations
  • Use evidence to support claims
  • Translate reading comprehension into visual explanations

Sample Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1 – Cite strong textual evidence
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2 – Determine central ideas

Example Project

Text analysis video: Students analyze a text and present key ideas and supporting evidence with video. | Example

Focus Areas

  • Research and synthesis
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication across disciplines

How WeVideo Aligns

WeVideo helps students:

  • Combine reading, writing, and speaking skills in one project
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources
  • Demonstrate deeper understanding through creative output

Sample Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7 – Conduct research projects
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions

Example Project

Research-based documentary: Students research a topic, synthesize sources, and present findings in a documentary-style video. | Example

Why WeVideo works for Common Core

Video projects provide a powerful way for students to meet standards while building lasting skills that live beyond the classroom. WeVideo helps students:

  • Communicate clearly using multiple forms of media
  • Develop and support ideas with evidence
  • Engage in meaningful, real-world tasks
  • Demonstrate understanding beyond written responses
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