In this lesson, you will learn how to expand the knowledge of an informational text by adding technical vocabulary. [4:41]

In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your persuasive speech by rereading to make sure your evidence supports your thesis statement. [5:12]

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

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. [3:11]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it. [4:34]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [6:30]

In this lesson, you will learn how to generate burning questions to guide your research by asking, "What do I want to know more about?" [5:02]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]

In this lesson, you will learn how to collect evidence to support your thesis by using observations, statistics, quotations, personal interviews, and questions. [4:41]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [6:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]

In this lesson, you will learn how to collect evidence that supports your thesis by using a variety of properly cited resources. [4:52]

Students will be able to clarify how each piece of evidence supports the reason by writing sentences explaining each piece of evidence. [5:28]

In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [5:17]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:13]

Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. [7:44]

Writers add prepositional phrases to add details to their sentences. Let's expand our sentences by adding prepositional phrases. [7:52]

Writers establish context to introduce a character and engage the reader. Let's practice building context by adding details to help the reader understand the character. [8:11]

Writers use an introduction to organize the ideas that follow. Let's practice organizing the ideas within a paragraph according to the paragraph's introduction. [7:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using detailed descriptions as you write. [6:55]

In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by better organizing the evidence being presented. [4:15]

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]