What is a claim? And what is a counterclaim? This video defines the terms and explores how to craft a strong claim and support it with evidence, using the example of whether or not students should be allowed to play tackle football.

Pupil outcome: I can analyse the big ideas in ‘Extract from The Prelude’. Key learning points: - Initially, Wordsworth presents himself as a hero, later nature is presented as an extraordinary presence. - Imagery of man’s arrogant...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Maura Dooley presents the multifaceted effects of a long distance relationship. Key learning points: - The speaker is enriched and comforted by her long-distance correspondence with a friend. - Although...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write two analytical paragraphs which explore the theme of power in Hanan Al-Shaykh’s ‘One Thousand and One Nights’. Key learning points: - You can make connections between the frame story of 'One Thousand...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Causley presents an uncanny reunion between the speaker and their parents. Key learning points: - Causley uses biblical and mythical imagery to suggest his parents are in the afterlife. - Causley uses...

In this video, the teacher explains how to develop strong evidence that supports a thesis statement by using cause and effect. The three steps to develop strong evidence are outlined: writing the reason in a box, listing personal...

This video focuses on the Essay Question and how to approach it in the SAT. This is part 9 from the series 'Critical Reading & Writing'.

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to make a persuasive essay easy to read and well-organized. The lesson covers the importance of stating a claim and providing evidence, as well as the three steps of the...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of gathering proper evidence to support an argumentative essay. They emphasize the need to avoid repetition and provide a step-by-step guide on how to collect supporting evidence, such...

In this video, the teacher explains how to gather evidence to support an argumentative essay. They discuss the importance of having strong evidence and provide examples of different types of evidence, such as observations, statistics,...

Become a better writer in no time! This video teaches you to how to plan the content of your essay. This is part 1 in the series 'English Composition: Writing Basics.'