Stephen Sondheim on Competition
3:46
Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim discusses the value of competition.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Sondheim-20**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video in conjunction with a conversation starter or journal prompt where students offer their thinking on the value of competition Do they agree or disagree with Mr. Sondheim’s thoughts? Why?
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
