This video give instruction and practice with finding the problem and solution with simple and more complex texts.

In this video, we demonstrate how to analyze and evaluate Federalist 51. We start with a quick definition of key literary analysis terms. Then, set the historical and cultural context of the document, examine the text to delineate...

Let's practice applying reading standards to literary nonfiction! In this video, we explain how to analyze works of historical and political literary nonfiction. The examples used in the video are: the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme...

On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC and delivered his iconic, “I Have a Dream” speech. In this video, we analyze the text and delivery of Dr. King’s speech to understand...

Synthesizing multiple sources in a crucial part of any research project. It's the step where we take information from all of our sources and combine it together into a single project or paper. In this video, we'll explain how to analyze...

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.

A 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.

Dialogue, 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...

Coming 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...

Coming 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...

A video titled "Tone" that explains the use of sensory wording, sentence, structure, and figurative language to convey tone.

A video on Slave Narratives

A video on setting.

A video titled "Print vs. Digital" that tells how to use print and digital resources to learn word meanings and etymologies.

The video "Editing Tone" explains how diction and sentence structure establish consistent tone in speaking and writing.

A video titled "Develop Writing" that explains steps and strategies of the prewriting process.

This video explores the power of symbols in storytelling, revealing how seemingly ordinary elements can hold deeper meanings within a narrative. By delving beneath the surface of characters' actions and environments, viewers are...

A 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.

Dialogue, 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...

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.

Transitions 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.

This video tells the story of A Muddy Mystery, written by Summer Swauger.

This video tells the story of Learning to Fly, written by Jennifer Tkocs.

This video tells the story of Follow the Rules, written by Summer Swauger.