Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Writing Effective Topic Sentences

9th - 10th Standards
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...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Argumentative Papers

9th - 10th Standards
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...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Transitioning Topics Effectively: Lesson 2

9th - 10th Standards
A screencast about transitioning from one topic to the next. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transitioning Topics Effectively." [5:52]
Instructional Video
Leaf Group

Classroom: How to Write a Paragraph

9th - 10th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words in Argumentative Writing

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by creating flow throughout the essay using transition words. [5:00]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Definite and in Definite Articles

9th - 10th Standards
A' and 'an' are the indefinite articles of English; 'the' is the definite article. David explains what that means!
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy

7th Standards
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. [7:44]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Video: Connect Ideas Using Transition Words, Phrases, and Clauses

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect ideas in a text by using example, addition, contrast, and concession transitions. [5:50]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Key Elements

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in cause and effect papers.