Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Consider an Author's Choices and Purpose Using Text Structure
In this lesson, you will learn how to think about the choices an author made by asking "Why did the author choose to write it this way instead of that way?" [2:41]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Top 10 Essay Writing Dont's
This animation features the concept of essay writing and makes recommendations of do's and don'ts to improve the quality of the writing. 3:37sec.