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Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence using paragraph form. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having clear topic sentences and provides examples of...
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How to Write Amazing Transitions: A Case Study of Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.
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Using Specific Nouns to Enhance Your Writing
This video is a tutorial on using specific nouns in writing to express ideas precisely. The speaker explains the concept of nouns and how important it is to use specific nouns to make writing clear and effective. The video provides...
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Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences and avoiding cramming too much...
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Understanding and Using Simple Verb Tenses
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the three simple verb tenses: present, past, and future. It teaches viewers how to form and use these tenses by identifying the verbs in each sentence.
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Writing Effective Conclusions: Summarizing and Restating the Topic
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using a conclusion in writing to summarize important information and restate the topic. The teacher provides examples and guides students through the process of writing a conclusion....
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Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It teaches students how to identify and label the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, and elaboration in an essay. By...
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Locating Evidence in a Text by Skimming
In this video, the teacher explains how to find evidence in a text by skimming and marking related sentences. They emphasize the importance of selecting the right amount of evidence, neither too much nor too little, to support the...
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Missing sub passengers have just over a day's worth of air left
The clock ticks on time left to find the missing submersible that was headed for the wreck of the Titanic. With just 40 hours of air left as of Tuesday afternoon, the shivering cold passengers will need to control their breathing to...
Bloomberg
China Says Taiwan's VP Lai Brings Risk of War
China has slammed Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te, calling him a "troublemaker" who seeks the island's independence. Cindy Wang reports on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg
China Slams Taiwan VP's US Stopovers
China's foreign ministry has criticized the US for allowing Taiwan's vice president to stop over as he travels to and from Paraguay. Cindy Wang reports on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg
U.S. to Release One Million Barrels a Day From Reserves
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will release roughly a million barrels of oil a day from its reserves for six months, as gas prices surge and supplies are tight following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bloomberg's David Westin speaks on...
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Security Council members meet on Iran sanctions
1. Wide exterior of building, location of UK and French Missions to the UN
2. Mid of UN French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere surrounded by media
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, French Ambassador to the UN:
"I...
Bloomberg
WeWork Says CEO's Family Members Will Not Sit on Board
Sep.13 -- WeWork announced a series of governance changes in a bid to address investor concerns ahead of its initial public offering. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Chris Bryant has the details on "Bloomberg Surveillance." His opinions are...
Bloomberg
Government Shutdown May Last 6 Months, Mercury's Reid Says
Jan.18 -- Morris Reid, partner at Mercury, discusses U.S.-China trade negotiations and the outlook for the government shutdown. John Normand, head of cross-asset fundamental strategy at JPMorgan, also speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Evercore's Hyman: Retail Pricing Power Most Ever
Jul.23 -- Edward Hyman, ISI Chairman at Everore, discusses retail pricing. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
FBI Reopens Clinton E-Mail Investigation
Oct. 28 -- The inquiry into Hillary Clinton's use of private e-mail as secretary of state is being re-opened by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI Director James Comey sent a letter to Congressional committee chairman alerting them...
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SYND 6 12 75 UN VOTE ON RESOLUTION ON ISRAEL
UN voting on yet another resolution on Israeli Arab dispute.
1. ms Palestinian representative speaking about resolutions on Israeli Arab dispute SOUNDBITE (English): insists to implement all relevant UN resolutions and not pick only...
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WRAP NATO says it cannot conduct usual rels with Russia; Rice; Kouchner; ADDS Rus amb
1. NATO Secretary-General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, walking up to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, NATO Secretary-General:
"There can be no business as usual with Russia under the present circumstances and the future of...
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CLEAN : Pistorius defence grills key state witness
CLEAN : Pistorius defence grills key state witness
Bloomberg
Low Probability of Second Brexit Referendum, CCLA's Bevan Says
Dec.04 -- James Bevan, chief investment officer at CCLA Investment Management, discusses the outlook for Brexit after the European Union’s top court said in a non-binding opinion that the U.K. should be allowed to reverse the withdrawal...
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Fed's Kaplan Sees 'Plenty of Clarity' on Path of Rates
Oct.08 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan discusses interest-rate policy, inflation, how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the U.S. economy, and the Fed's lending program. He speaks with Kathleen Hays on...