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Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Write Cohesive Body Paragraphs Using Supporting Words and Phrases
In this lesson, you will learn how to write cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. [4:03]
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Learn Zillion: Video: Understand the Function and Use of Adverbs in Sentences
In this lesson, you will learn the function of adverbs by identifying words that describe verbs in sentences. [3:45]
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Learnzillion: Understand How an Author Develops Setting
In this lesson, you will learn how an author develops setting by using words and phrases to infer where the text takes place and what the place is like. [7:05]
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: 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: Use Transition Words and Phrases in a Persuasive Speech
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your reasons for your opinion by using transitional phrases. [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words to Connect Related Ideas
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect related ideas by using transition words. [5:13]
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Learn Zillion: Join Sentences or Clauses Using Relative Adverbs
A lesson explaining relative adverbs and how they can be used to join sentences. [8:08]
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Learn Zillion: Use Words and Phrases to Link Opinions and Reasons
In this lesson, you will learn how to link opinions and reasons by rereading and adding words and phrases. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:22]
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Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your persuasive opinion essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [6:50]
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Learn Zillion: Use Supporting Phrases in an Opinion Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]
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Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words in Narrative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to guide your audience through your story by using transition words. [5:26]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to clearly introduce a point of view in a persuasive letter by organizing different pieces of information into an introduction. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:19]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion to a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to relate the conclusion of a persuasive letter to your opinion by reviewing why your reasons support your opinion and make it convincing. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:15]
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:05]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. [4:48]
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Learn Zillion: Recognize Sentence Fragments and Produce Complete Sentences
Writers produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting sentence fragments. Let's practice making sure each of our sentences has a subject and a predicate. [9:49]
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Learn Zillion: Use Prepositional Phrases to Expand Sentences
Writers add prepositional phrases to add details to their sentences. Let's expand our sentences by adding prepositional phrases. [7:52]
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: Subordinating Conjunctions
This is a video lesson about subordinating conjunctions including a definition, examples, a list of common subordinating conjunctions, and how to use them to combine sentences.