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How to Write a Strong Research Question
New ReviewComing up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...
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Tone
New ReviewA video titled "Tone" that explains the use of sensory wording, sentence, structure, and figurative language to convey tone.
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Printed vs. Digital
New ReviewA video titled "Print vs. Digital" that tells how to use print and digital resources to learn word meanings and etymologies.
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Editing Tone
New ReviewThe video "Editing Tone" explains how diction and sentence structure establish consistent tone in speaking and writing.
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Develop Writing
New ReviewA video titled "Develop Writing" that explains steps and strategies of the prewriting process.
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Symbolism and Meaning
New ReviewA video titled "Symbolism and Meaning" identifying what symbols can be in a story, what they mean, and how they relate to the theme.
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Using Narrative Techniques in Writing
New ReviewDialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and incorporating multiple plot lines are narrative techniques writers use to add detail and depth to their stories. Understand each of these techniques and learn how to use them effectively in...
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How to Write a Strong Conclusion
New ReviewA strong conclusion restates the key points of your essay but in a new way. This video explains the elements to include in a conclusion and how to structure a strong conclusion paragraph, with examples.
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Mastering Transitions and Cohesion in Writing
New ReviewTransitions and connecting phrases help ideas flow smoothly and connect to each other in writing. Learn about the different types of transitions in writing and how to use them effectively.
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Developing Claims and Counterclaims
New ReviewWhat 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.
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A Muddy Mystery
This video tells the story of A Muddy Mystery, written by Summer Swauger.
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Learning to Fly
This video tells the story of Learning to Fly, written by Jennifer Tkocs.
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Follow the Rules
This video tells the story of Follow the Rules, written by Summer Swauger.
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Romantic Movement
This video discusses the influences and philosophies of the American Romantic movement, using examples from poetry of the time.
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Dramatic Arguments
This video discusses the use of dramatic dialogue in a literary piece by analyzing it for a claim, soundness of reasoning, and relevancy.
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Theme and Motivation
“Theme and Motivation” will explain how character motivation impacts the theme of a story.
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How to Read Shakespeare
“How to Read Shakespeare” explains how to read a Shakespearean play.
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Complex Characters
“Complex Characters” will break down the different characteristics of a complex character.
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Revising Simple Sentences
“Revising Simple Sentences” will explain how to revise simple sentences in order to vary sentence structure.
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A Gift for Sam: Plot
A Gift for Sam: Plot describes the sequence of events that take place in a story, called the plot.
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Bob Grows a Garden: Conflict
Bob Grows a Garden: Conflict describes the challenge that a character faces in a story, called the problem or conflict, as well as the resolution, or how the problem is resolved.