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Learn Zillion: Order the Information in Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to order the points of your essay by asking yourself, "What does my reader need to know first?" [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Elaborate on Supporting Details Using an Anecdote
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:13]
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Learn Zillion: Identify the Purpose of an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the purpose of an essay by using the action verbs and the subject in a prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow and a second video. [5:08]
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Learn Zillion: Match the Body of a Paragraph to the Introduction
Writers use an introduction to organize the ideas that follow. Let's practice organizing the ideas within a paragraph according to the paragraph's introduction. [7:46]
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Learn Zillion: Maintain a Formal Writing Style
Writers adjust the style of their writing to make it appropriate for a particular audience. Here students practice writing in a formal style by using language that is appropriate for an academic audience. [6:53]
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Learn Zillion: Show, Don't Tell
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by showing, not telling. [8:27]
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Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "On the Fence"
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "on the fence," by looking at a cartoon. [1:39]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion to an Informational Text Recap and Reflect
In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by recapping and reflecting. [4:52]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]
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Learn Zillion: Write the First Draft of an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:52]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]
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Learn Zillion: Using Paragraph Form
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]
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Learn Zillion: Write an Argument for a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the argument for a thesis statement by turning the purpose statement into a claim. [3:52]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:09]
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Learn Zillion: Use Detailed Descriptions in Personal Narrative
In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using detailed descriptions as you write. [6:55]
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Learn Zillion: Write Hypothetical Details to Support an Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]
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Learn Zillion: Simplify Research Notes
In this lesson, you will learn how to simplify your notes by deleting repeated information. [5:00]
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Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words to Connect Related Ideas
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect related ideas by using transition words. [5:13]
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Learn Zillion: Plan an Introductory Paragraph for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your introductory paragraph by using boxes and bullets. [4:28]
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Learn Zillion: Compare and Contrast Elements Within a Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to compare the remaining elements by listing similarities in a table. [5:34]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Thesis Statement Expressing the Main Idea
In this lesson, you will learn how to express the main idea by writing a thesis statement. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Add Similes to Narrative Writing
In this lesson, you have learned how to make your story more lively by adding similes. [5:24]
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Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Skim Text to Find Evidence to Compare Two Elements
In this lesson, you will learn how to compare two elements by skimming to find matching information. [5:20]