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Sophia: Writing Effective Topic Sentences
This tutorial focuses on the purposes of topic sentences and how to write effective ones. It provides 2 videos: the first reviews the two purposes of a topic sentence, and the second shows how to write an effective topic sentence. Real...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Argumentative Papers
This video lesson explains the purpose of argumentative papers and the construction of paper as follows: thesis states claim, evidence supports claim, identify counterargument, evidence refutes counterargument, and conclusion restates...
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Sophia: Transitioning Topics Effectively: Lesson 2
A screencast about transitioning from one topic to the next. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transitioning Topics Effectively." [5:52]
Leaf Group
Classroom: How to Write a Paragraph
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write a paragraph; like a mini essay it requires a single subject and include an introduction sentence, a body, and a closing sentence. [1:08]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by creating flow throughout the essay using transition words. [5:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Definite and in Definite Articles
A' and 'an' are the indefinite articles of English; 'the' is the definite article. David explains what that means!
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. [7:44]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Video: Connect Ideas Using Transition Words, Phrases, and Clauses
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect ideas in a text by using example, addition, contrast, and concession transitions. [5:50]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Key Elements
This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in cause and effect papers.