Instructional Video1:46
Curated Video

Responding to Writing Prompts

9th - Higher Ed
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,...
Instructional Video1:31
Curated Video

Crafting a Clear and Focused Essay Using an Outline

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:38
Curated Video

Mastering Concise Writing

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, the importance of concise writing is highlighted, emphasizing the need to use only the necessary words to convey a message clearly.
Instructional Video1:50
Curated Video

Avoiding Shifts in Verb Tense

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:45
Curated Video

Expository and Informational Texts

9th - Higher Ed
Differences between expository and information texts
Instructional Video1:30
Curated Video

Structures Impact

9th - Higher Ed
A video entitled "Structure's Impact" which covers how a written piece's structure affects how the reader feels and interprets the piece.
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Polishing Your Writing: Editing and Revising Tips

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:17
Curated Video

Mastering the Expository Essay

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:57
Curated Video

Mastering the Research-Based Expository Essay

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:56
Curated Video

Mr. Griot and the Classic Car Show

K - 8th
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.
Instructional Video5:21
Curated Video

New and Improved: Lincoln Park Opens a Petting Zoo

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the elements of a newspaper article. Then he uses the proofreading checklist and identifies and corrects errors.
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Nonfiction Expository Writing: Revision

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes how to revise a nonfiction expository writing essay.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Nonfiction Expository Writing: Tigers

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes how to write a nonfiction expository writing essay.
Instructional Video2:59
Curated Video

Nonfiction

3rd - Higher Ed
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
Instructional Video3:27
Curated Video

Contrasting Structure

K - 8th
This video discusses four common literary text structures.
Instructional Video7:09
The Learning Depot

How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:15
The Learning Depot

Analytical and Expository Thesis Statements

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
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...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
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
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Evidence to Support Your Answer in Your Own Words

2nd - 4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your answer by writing the evidence in your own words. [4:40]