Curated Video
‘The Twisted Tree’: selecting excellent quotes when writing about the novel
Pupil outcome: I can select excellent quotations when planning writing on 'The Twisted Tree'. Key learning points: - Topic sentences state a paragraph's main idea. - Topic sentences should develop and maintain your thesis. - Each...
Curated Video
'A Midsummer Night's Dream': powerful topic sentences about Puck
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Puck is presented in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ using evaluative and well supported topic sentences. Key learning points: - Topic sentences state a paragraph’s main idea. - Evaluative topic sentences...
Wonderscape
Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing
Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.
Curated Video
KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write Non-Fiction Part 3 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Responding to a Question on Structure Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Learning Upgrade
Main Idea Song
Tap your toes and give a snap to a jazz inspired song showcasing a paragraph's main idea. Pupils hear about a paragraph's structure, including its topic sentence, supporting details, and the conclusion, and how they relate to identifying...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Effective Topic Sentences
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...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Select a Topic for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay by exploring issues that affect today's world. [4:30]