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Taking the Reins: Women in Politics | Idaho Experience
May Arkwright Hutton may not be a familiar name to some but she played a major role in Idaho's Suffrage Movement. An entrepreneur, Hutton used her wealth to promote suffrage. A short video introduces viewers to the work of this...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Anchor Charts for Persuasive Writing
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.
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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [6:02]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Supporting Ideas
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop supporting ideas by using personal experiences. [4:29]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a body paragraph by stating your reasons and supporting them with evidence based on the text. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:57]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Conclusion to a Constructed Response Answer
In this lesson, you will learn how to wrap up your answer by writing your reasons. [4:04]
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Learn Zillion: Focusing on the Prompt by Relating Evidence to the Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [5:21]
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Learn Zillion: Inform a Specific Audience About an Idea: Write Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell someone specific about your idea by writing a persuasive letter. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Response Using Evidence From the Text
In this lesson, you will learn to write a response by combining words from the prompt, your answer, and evidence. [4:23]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion Referring to the "Big Ideas"
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [5:02]
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Learn Zillion: Develop and Organize Supporting Ideas in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting ideas by using boxes and bullets. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:15]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by explaining what will happen when changes are made. [3:36]
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Learn Zillion: Take a Position on a Topic by Analyzing Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to take a position on a prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. [5:53]
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Learn Zillion: Choose a Research Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. [3:58]
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Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [7:46]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Strong Conclusion
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by leaving your reader with a "NIP." [5:25]
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Learn Zillion: Include Details to Make a Story Flow
In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]
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Learn Zillion: Revise a Persuasive Letter Draft
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your opinion letter by asking, "Does this really get to the idea I'm writing about?" [4:55]
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Learn Zillion: Prove Your Point Using True Examples From Real Life
In this lesson, you will learn how to prove your point by adding true examples. [4:24]
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Learn Zillion: Revise the Order of Paragraphs in Arugmentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to reconsider the order of your paragraphs by determining a logical and connected journey of thought. [5:45]
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Learn Zillion: Write Opinions That Can Be Supported With Facts
Write opinions that can be supported with facts. [7:24]
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Learn Zillion: Plan a Response to an Opinion Piece by Rereading
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your response for an opinion piece by rereading the text and formulating an opinion. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:01]
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Learn Zillion: Revise for Correct Use of Facts and Opinions
This lesson takes students through a revision process focused on correct use of facts and opinions. [8:08]