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Writing a Conclusion: Using the Reverse Funnel Method
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a conclusion for an essay using the reverse funnel method. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a conclusion to provide closure to the reader. They guide the viewers through...
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Organizing and Developing Supporting Ideas
This video provides a lesson on how to organize and develop supporting ideas in an opinion essay using boxes and bullets. It emphasizes the importance of having three separate reasons that support the thesis statement and provides...
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Introducing Claims and Background Information in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, we will be practicing how to introduce claims clearly in argumentative writing by using background information. It is important to provide context and help the reader understand the topic before stating our claim and...
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Building a Draft for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to build a draft for an informational text by transforming bullet point facts into complete sentences. The teacher emphasizes the importance of adding personal voice, examples, vocabulary, and...
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Using Signal Words to Compare and Contrast in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use signal words to show comparisons and contrasts in their writing. They provide examples and guide the viewers through revising a draft to include these signal words. By using signal...
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Supporting Your Opinion with Strong Reasons
In this video, the teacher explains how writers support their opinions with reasons and information. They provide examples and explanations to show readers why they think something. The teacher also guides students through a practice...
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Eating Disorders - Boys Get Anorexia Too
In this video Jenny Langley discusses her book 'boys get anorexia too'. Jenny Langley eldest son developed anorexia around the age of 12, after his recovery Jenny Langley decided to write a book about the experience, challenges and...
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Crafting a Powerful Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader Thinking and Taking Action
In this video, the teacher provides helpful tips on how to write a conclusion that leaves the reader thinking. They emphasize the importance of summarizing the thesis in a different way, highlighting the positive changes that will occur,...
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Growing Research for an Informational Text
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to grow research for an informational text. It emphasizes the importance of organizing notes and offers tips on finding answers to questions by reading through resources.
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Improving Opinion Statements: Focusing on the Topic, Not the Writer
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between fact and opinion and guides students in revising their opinion statements to focus on the topic rather than themselves. The teacher provides examples and encourages critical...
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Adding 'es' to Plural Nouns
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using the correct endings on plural nouns in writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through practice exercises to reinforce the concept. The video also...
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Robert Shetterly - Teachers Make a Difference - Moral Courage
Robert Shetterly was born in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated in 1969 from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature. At Harvard he took some courses in drawing which changed the direction of his creative life -- from the...
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Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
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Using Adjectival Phrases to Make Your Writing Stronger
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of adjectival phrases and how they can be used to enhance writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through practice exercises. The students are encouraged to identify...
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Hooking Your Reader: Posing Questions and Making Bold Statements
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to hook readers in the opening paragraph of an essay. The lesson emphasizes the importance of engaging the reader's attention and making the topic relevant to them. The...
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Using Infinitives to Add Precise Meaning to Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use infinitives to show purpose and add information in their writing. The students are guided through examples and practice exercises to identify infinitives and revise sentences using the...
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Crafting a Memorable Closing: Telling a Story to Support Your Opinion
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of a memorable closing in a letter and provides three possible ways to end a letter: using a plea for action, telling a story that supports your opinion, or stating why your thinking...
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Using Parentheses: Adding Nonessential Information
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use parentheses to set off nonessential information in their writing. The teacher provides examples and tips on when and how to use parentheses correctly. The video also includes practice...
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Organizing Events in a Story Using Verb Tenses
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using the correct verb tense when writing a story. They provide examples and practice exercises to help students understand how to organize events in their stories using past,...
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Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains the process of starting research for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of planning and generating research questions before diving into the research. The teacher demonstrates...
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Adding Description to Introduce Characters and Their Motivation
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of introducing characters and adding description to their motivations in order to engage readers. Using an example story about a Boy Scout named Derek, the teacher guides students in...
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Adding Physical Actions to Enhance Character Reactions in Writing
In this video lesson, the teacher guides students on how to add physical actions and reactions to their writing in order to better convey the emotions and experiences of their characters. Through examples and exercises, the teacher...