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Learn Zillion: Revise Argumentative Writing by Clarifying
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by clarifying in areas that need more development. [3:39]
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Learn Zillion: Use Anecdotes to Support an Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:03]
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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Information for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your information for an argumentative essay by using boxes and bullets to prioritize evidence. [4:53]
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Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by introducing and explaining your evidence while using transitions between sentences and paragraphs. [4:53]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Conclusion
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your argumentative essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [5:15]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [4:30]
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for a argumentative essay by making a list of important topics. [4:50]
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Learn Zillion: Order Reasons and Counterargument to Best Prove Claim
Students will organize the reasons and counterargument to best prove claim. [6:42]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas and Examples in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your paragraphs flow by connecting your examples to your opinion. [3:50]
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Learn Zillion: Acknowledge an Opposing View in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to acknowledge opposing view points by conceding a weakness in your argument. [4:05]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for an Argument in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
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8th Grade Ela: Argumentative Writing
This Slide Player provides a video and slideshow lesson from the instructor Arleen Richards. She provides the steps for writing an argumentative essay. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.a; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.b;...
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Learn Zillion: Identify Relevant Evidence
Students will be able to identify relevant evidence in their argumentative writing. [7:12]
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Pbs Learning Media: Argumentative Essay: Citing and Analyzing Evidence
In this lesson, students will learn the importance of citing text evidence to build an argument essay.
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Educore: Rethinking Literacy Gates Foundation
This Gates Foundation video stresses the importance of literacy to student success in all content areas. It shows the Gates LDC instruction module in graphic form and in action.
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for Your Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Sub Points to Support a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [3:26]
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Learn Zillion: Identify the Different Parts of an Argumentative Essay
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]
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Learn Zillion: Strengthen Argumentative Writing by Identifying an Opposing Claim
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it. [4:34]
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Learn Zillion: Write Hypothetical Details to Support an Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]