Making your statement - CCSS in Action?

Several months ago, this video was posted and made its way around the web:

Mr. Nicholas S. Selby, makes quite a statement!

It got me to thinking though. What makes this so catchy? Even more than that, how is he showcasing the Common Core State Standards? I looked and came up with these two:

• "ELA Writing 2 “Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.” (Grade 8 example)
• ELA Speaking/Listening 5 “Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.” (Grade 8 example) 

I asked on Twitter today (@gbelleau) and @hoosierphd responded

 

@gbelleau These come to mind: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/11-12/4 … , http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/11-12/5 … , http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/11-12/6 … #ccsschat #edchat

This is one of the ones he proposed:

• Speaking/Listening 6 "Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate." (Grade 11-12 example)
  
  

We don't really think of why these sort of movies are fun and the videos go viral but I'd propose its because they are interesting, are appropriate to the audience and we certainly understand Mr. Shelby's point because he chose to add some music/soundtrack to his speech.

I am looking forward to when there are more examples of the CCSS in action in classes as students take control of their learning. If you have one, please share!