Instructional Video11:23
Oxford Comma

How to Write a Paper

9th - 12th
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of defending the thesis statement and provides examples of supporting reasons and details for each...
Instructional Video4:22
Curated Video

Organizing Your Research: Creating a Brainstorming Web

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize research by creating a brainstorming web. The lesson focuses on the importance of choosing the right brainstorming format and provides step-by-step instructions for creating a web with...
Instructional Video3:40
Curated Video

Growing Research for an Informational Text

K - 5th
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.
Instructional Video5:48
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of generating ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. They emphasize the importance of stating a claim and providing evidence to support it. The teacher demonstrates how to...
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of choosing a topic that the author cares about, the writing process, and common mistakes to avoid. The teacher...
Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

Developing Research Questions: Starting Your Informational Text

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Starting Research for Writing an Informational Text

K - 5th
In this video, the instructor guides students on how to start researching for writing an informational text. They emphasize the importance of listing what they already know about the topic and what they still want to find out.
Instructional Video4:06
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for Opinion Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of brainstorming topics for opinion writing. They emphasize the importance of choosing a topic that they have strong feelings about and provide a checklist to help students...
Instructional Video5:12
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Thesis Statement Using BOS

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a strong thesis statement using the BOS method. The BOS method stands for broad, opinion, and statement, and it helps students ensure that their thesis statements are clear, debatable, and...
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Finding Answers to Research Questions: Skimming for Keywords and Phrases

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to find answers to research questions by using the skimming technique to identify keywords and phrases in informational texts. The lesson emphasizes the importance of organizing notes and planning...
Instructional Video3:58
Curated Video

Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text

K - 5th
In this video lesson, students learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about their interests. They are guided through the process of generating ideas, avoiding topics that are too broad or too...
Instructional Video4:58
Curated Video

Developing a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Speech

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to develop a strong thesis statement for their persuasive speech. The lesson emphasizes the importance of caring deeply about the opinion expressed in the thesis statement and provides a...
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong thesis statement for a persuasive essay. It emphasizes the importance of narrowing down the topic, avoiding personal opinions, and stating a clear conclusion that can be...
Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of crafting a strong thesis statement that sounds like a fact rather than an opinion. They also...
Instructional Video5:06
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the thesis statement and avoiding storytelling. The teacher demonstrates the process...
Instructional Video4:28
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of brainstorming a list of topics and choosing one that the writer feels strongly about and has knowledge on....
Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher demonstrates the process by listing topics they have strong feelings about, circling the ones they can write more about, and finally...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Prewriting: Free Writing

9th - 10th
This video lesson focuses on using free writing as a prewriting strategy. It defines free writing, fast continuous writing for an allotted period of time; it explains the benefits of free writing and details how to use it as a prewriting...