Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Provide Evidence to Support Reasons

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to give evidence that supports your reasons by looking for details in the text and filling in your graphic organizer. [5:52] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:40]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [5:24]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for a Persuasive Speech

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm persuasive topics by listing things you care about and that give you strong feelings. [5:11]
Instructional Video
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Anchor Charts for Persuasive Writing

3rd - 8th Standards
A mini video lesson on using an anchor chart to plan a persuasive writing project. At the end of the lesson the students have developed a powerful plan via a graphic organizer to guide them through their writing task.
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Opinion Essay

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader by posing a question or making a bold statement. [4:29]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by reasons. [4:45]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Informational Text

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs for an informational text by re-writing facts in complete sentences and using an explaining voice. [5:16]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Inform a Specific Audience About an Idea: Write Persuasive Letter

3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell someone specific about your idea by writing a persuasive letter. [4:18]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs With Real Life Examples

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by stretching out your reasons with examples from your life. [5:40]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Drafting a Strong Conclusion

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by leaving your reader with a "NIP." [5:10]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft an Opening Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by making a brave statement. [4:26]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Conclusion

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your argumentative essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [5:15]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [5:12]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for an Argumentative Essay

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [4:30]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs That Include Facts and Details

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs in a report by writing a topic sentence and giving supporting details. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:54]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for a argumentative essay by making a list of important topics. [4:50]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas and Examples in Argumentative Writing

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by connecting your examples to your opinion. [3:50]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion by Restating the Big Idea

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a conclusion by restating the big idea using your own voice. [5:21]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Evidence to Support Your Answer in Your Own Words

2nd - 4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your answer by writing the evidence in your own words. [4:40]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis Statement

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [3:40]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for an Argumentative Essay

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]