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Responding to Writing Prompts
In this video, the teacher provides a clear and structured guide on how to respond to a writing prompt, comparing it to solving a word problem in math. The steps include reading the prompt, highlighting keywords, creating an outline,...
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Crafting a Clear and Focused Essay Using an Outline
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how researchers can effectively transition from information overload to a clear and focused essay using an outline.
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Mastering Concise Writing
In this video, the importance of concise writing is highlighted, emphasizing the need to use only the necessary words to convey a message clearly.
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Avoiding Shifts in Verb Tense
This video provides a concise and engaging explanation of how tense shifts can disrupt the flow of an essay and confuse readers. By using the analogy of verbs as time travelers, the teacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining...
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Expository and Informational Texts
Differences between expository and information texts
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Structures Impact
A video entitled "Structure's Impact" which covers how a written piece's structure affects how the reader feels and interprets the piece.
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Polishing Your Writing: Editing and Revising Tips
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to polish and refine your writing before submission. It emphasizes the importance of editing for surface-level errors like spelling and punctuation, as well as revising for deeper elements...
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Mastering the Expository Essay
This video provides a clear and concise guide on how to draft an expository essay step by step. From crafting an engaging introduction to structuring body paragraphs with supporting details and citations, and concluding with a strong...
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Mastering the Research-Based Expository Essay
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a research-based expository essay. It emphasizes the importance of selecting a topic of interest, formulating a research question, conducting thorough research using credible...
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Mr. Griot and the Classic Car Show
Mr. Griot writes a news article for the local newspaper. He decides what to write about and creates a rough draft. Then he edits the rough draft using the Proofreading Checklist.
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New and Improved: Lincoln Park Opens a Petting Zoo
Mr. Griot reviews the elements of a newspaper article. Then he uses the proofreading checklist and identifies and corrects errors.
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Nonfiction Expository Writing: Revision
Mr. Griot describes how to revise a nonfiction expository writing essay.
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Nonfiction Expository Writing: Tigers
Mr. Griot describes how to write a nonfiction expository writing essay.
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Nonfiction
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
The Learning Depot
How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
The Learning Depot
Analytical and Expository Thesis Statements
In this video, we take a look at the analytical and expository thesis statements and compare them to the argumentative thesis statement. The purpose of your paper will determine your thesis statement. Examples are given.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introductions
This tutorial focuses on how to write the introductory paragraph of a research paper. It provides two YouTube videos: the first explains the three parts of an introduction, their purposes, and an example using the funnel format. The...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions
A screencast lesson discussing and providing examples of three elements required for a strong introduction: an effective hook, a strong thesis, and appropriate background information. [5:39] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Evidence to Support Your Answer in Your Own Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your answer by writing the evidence in your own words. [4:40]