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Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]
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Learn Zillion: Work With Expressions That Have Parentheses
In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate an expression by interpreting parentheses as "do this first." [4:55]
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Learn Zillion: Maintain Consistent Verb Tense
Writers make conscious decisions about which verb tense to use, then use it consistently. Let's practice making sure our verb tense is consistent. [8:02]
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Learn Zillion: Elaborate on Supporting Details by Writing Hypothetical Details
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [5:00]
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Learn Zillion: Explain Cause and Effect Relationships
Writers clearly explain cause and effect relationships in their writing. Let's practice making cause and effect relationships obvious by using transition words and phrases. [5:46]
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Learn Zillion: Ensure Clear Meaning by Using Correct Subject Pronouns
Writers use subject pronouns properly to make their writing clear. Let's practice using subject pronouns in sentences containing a compound subject made of pronouns. [8:43]
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Learn Zillion: Determining the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words as You Read
In this lesson, you will learn to tackle unfamiliar words by substituting another word that makes sense in the sentence. Login gives access to an additional video. [3:41]
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Learn Zillion: Plan Structure of a Written Response by Generating a List
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan the structure of your written response by rereading the text and generating an organized list. [5:12]
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Learn Zillion: Strengthen a Concluding Paragraph by Reflecting on the Consequences of Inaction
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. [4:28]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for an Argument in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Decode 5 Phoneme Words That Start With 3 Consonant Blends
In this lesson, you will learn how to decode five-phoneme words that start with three-consonant blends in a text by segmenting each sound and blending them all together to make words. [4:17]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]
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Learn Zillion: Plan a Written Response to an Informative Question by Rereading
In this lesson, you will learn how to form an answer to an informative question by rereading the text and formulating your response. [4:59]
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Learn Zillion: Write a 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. [4:56]
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Learn Zillion: Add Dialogue That Shows a Character's Thoughts and Feelings
In this lesson, you will learn how to add dialogue and clue words to show what characters are saying, thinking, and feeling by asking yourself, 'How is the character feeling?' and adding the words and punctuation to show the character's...
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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]
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Learn Zillion: Understand the Setting of a Story
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the setting of a story by analyzing the visual elements included in the author's descriptions. Registration gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [6:24]
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Learn Zillion: Make an Inference and Verify It With Direct Quotes
In this lesson, you will learn how to make an inference and verify it by quoting directly from the text. Registration gives access to a slideshow and a news article as well. [6:57]
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Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragaphs for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs for an argumentative essay by introducing evidence and explaining how it supports your thesis. [4:56]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas in Informational Writing
In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about invasive species with a focus on using transitions to connect ideas across and within paragraphs. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and...
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Learn Zillion: Use a Comma to Set Off a Tag Question From the Rest of a Sentence
In this lesson, students practice editing a draft about using a comma to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and improve their draft. The video...
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Learn Zillion: Estimate Solutions to Two Step Word Problems
In this lesson plan, you will learn to estimate solutions to multi-step story problems by rounding. [4:11]
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Learn Zillion: Graph Quadratic Equations Using the Zeros and the Vertex
In this lesson learn to graph a quadratic equation by using the zeros and the vertex. [5:03]
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Learn Zillion: Use Circle Models to Find Simple Equivalent Fractions
In this lesson, you will learn to find equivalent fractions by using circle models. [3:17]