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Science Fundamentals: Compounds!
Hydrogen and oxygen form compounds that are both necessary for life and poisonous. Learn how this is possible in a video presentation all about compounds. The informative lesson describes how compounds form and gives an in-depth analysis...
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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: Determine the Main Idea of a Paragraph
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea of a paragraph by looking at the first sentence and asking 'what is this paragraph teaching me?' [4:27]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Main Idea and Summarize a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea and summarize what you have read by connecting ideas presented throughout the text. [7:16]
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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]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Topic by Rereading and Grouping Related Information
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a topic by rereading and grouping related information together in paragraphs. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:14]
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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: 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: Organize Ideas in Informational Writing Using Headings
In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraphs to organize ideas by introducing headings. [5:09]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion by Referring to the "Big Ideas"
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the assignment and the "big ideas" of your response. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:41]
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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: 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: 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: Evaluate Your Writing by Rereading and Comparing It to Assignment
In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate your piece's completion by deciding if it meets all the directions in the prompt. [7:37]
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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]
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Learn Zillion: Group Related Information Together
Writers organize information to make their writing clear. Let's practice revising our writing to make sure our ideas are grouped properly into paragraphs. [10:47]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them clearly what you will be arguing. [7:39]
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Learn Zillion: Provide a Satisfying Conclusion to a Story
In this lesson, you will learn to provide a satisfying conclusion to your story by ending with the character's feelings and their response to what happened in the story. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:50]
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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: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay by narrowing your topic. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Opinion Letter
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 three reasons. [4:46]