Sophia Learning
Sophia: Classification Papers
This video tutorial focuses on a type of informative writing called classification papers. It defines classification writing, provides an organization pattern for the material, and offers a general outline for classification papers.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: How to Read a Writing Assignment
This video lesson focuses on how to read and understand a writing assignment. It begins by defining keywords used in assignments: analyze, compare and contrast, evaluate, describe, and propose. Then using a sample assignment, it...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Establish and Maintain a Formal Style and Objective Tone
In this lesson, you will learn how to establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone by analyzing word choices and considering task and audience. [8:03]
Teaching Without Frills
Teaching Without Frills: Info Writing for Kids Episode 6: Writing a Closing
This video gives a quick overview about how to write an informational essay There are several episodes. Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.a; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.b; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.c;...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt to Determine the Purpose of the Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the purpose of an essay by using the action verbs and the subject in a prompt. [3:53]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Identify the Purpose of an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the purpose of an essay by using the action verbs and the subject in a prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow and a second video. [5:08]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Maintain a Formal Writing Style
Writers adjust the style of their writing to make it appropriate for a particular audience. Here students practice writing in a formal style by using language that is appropriate for an academic audience. [6:53]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Flow: Old Information to New Information
This lesson discusses improving flow by progressing from old information to new information.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Paper Format: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces the structure of research papers. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Research Paper Format."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Process Papers: Organization: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses structuring an outline for a process paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Process Papers: Organization."