Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introductions
This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.
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: Revising an Introduction
This video lesson focuses on revising an introduction. It explains what makes an introduction successful, what makes an introduction unsuccessful, and what to look for when revising an introduction. It then demonstrates how to revise two...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Big 3: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
This tutorial begins with a YouTube video of a brief description of the process of writing an essay using geometric shapes to explain each section. The rest is informational text using an amusing school protest as the topic example to...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 1: Introduction
Introduces the topic of freedom of speech and expression and why they were so important to the founders.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Thesis Statements
This lesson introduces how to write a thesis statement. This tutorial lesson shares a short screencast [04:45] with the lesson's content.
Imagine Learning Classroom
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]
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: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong beginning by starting with an interesting story to hook the reader and including your thesis. [4:47]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening to an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a strong opening for an informational text by hooking your reading and telling them what to expect. [4:33]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write an Introductory Paragraph That Addresses the Opposing Views
In this lesson, you will learn to write an introductory paragraph to define your claim by arguing why this issue is important and addressing the opposing claim. [4:52]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Thesis: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses selecting a thesis for a cause and effect paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Cause and Effect Papers: Thesis."
