Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Classification Papers

9th - 10th Standards
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.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: How to Read a Writing Assignment

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

Learn Zillion: Establish and Maintain a Formal Style and Objective Tone

9th - 10th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Teaching Without Frills

Teaching Without Frills: Info Writing for Kids Episode 6: Writing a Closing

3rd - 6th Standards
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;...
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt to Determine the Purpose of the Essay

7th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Identify the Purpose of an Opinion Essay

6th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Maintain a Formal Writing Style

6th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Flow: Old Information to New Information

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses improving flow by progressing from old information to new information.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Research Paper Format: Lesson 2

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson introduces the structure of research papers. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Research Paper Format."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Process Analysis Papers

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson introduces process papers.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Process Papers: Organization: Lesson 1

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses structuring an outline for a process paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Process Papers: Organization."