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Stop Asking Your Teacher THIS Question When Writing: How Long is a Paragraph? #shorts
This is a question, I get asked ALL the time by students...how long does my paragraph need to be? In this short, I answer that question, hopefully for the last time by showing you that you are actually asking the wrong question. I will...
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How to Write a Paragraph: Using Rhetorical Questions in Your Argument
Are you trying to figure out how to write a paragraph? Wondering how to use rhetorical questions in your essay? In this video, I break down how to build your argument in your paragraph using rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions are...
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How to Choose Textual Evidence to Support Claim: Writing a Paragraph
In this video, I will show you how to find and choose textual evidence to support your claim. I review the purpose of quotes and the common mistakes to avoid. I walk you through an example and explain how to find credible evidence and...
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How to Explain and Elaborate on a Claim and Evidence in a Paragraph
This is the BIGGEST MISTAKE that students make when writing their paragraph or essay! So watch this video to find out how to avoid it! In this video, I cover the purpose of explanation and elaboration in your paragraph. When you use...
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Only Way to Start Your Essay: Easy Plan, Outline, & Thesis for Cause and Effect
Are you trying to start your essay by writing your hook? That is a BIG mistake. In this video, I will show you not only how to start your essay but how to come up with a simple but effective essay outline. First, I show you how to...
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Discover How to Write a Counterclaim Paragraph & Defend with Rebuttal
In this video, I show you how to straighten your argument by acknowledging the counterclaim and defending it with a rebuttal. As you write an argumentative essay, it is important to acknowledge the argument of the opposing side. In your...
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How to End and Transition a Paragraph with Closing & Concluding Sentences
In this video, I break down how to write a concluding sentence to end your paragraph. It is important to summarize the main idea, draw conclusions, and transition smoothly to the next paragraph. I give you two examples of how to write...
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#4 Summarize a Book with the 5W’s (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to summarize with the 5 W's as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of summarizing and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I...
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America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Declaration Of Independence 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
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Using Multimedia to Enhance Writing Clarity and Comprehension
In this video, the teacher explains how adding multimedia to writing can make it clearer and more engaging. The teacher gives examples of how to select and incorporate different types of media, such as photos and videos, to help readers...
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English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - 3 Ways to Structure a Comparative Essay (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll show you three different structures for a comparative essay: block, alternating and integrated. We’ll guide you through each of these essay structures using the same question and thesis from our previous lesson....
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Using Conjunctive Adverbs to Connect Ideas in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use conjunctive adverbs to connect their ideas and improve the clarity of their writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to understand and apply the...
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Adding Absolute Phrases to Enhance Descriptive Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use absolute phrases to enhance their writing by focusing the reader's attention on specific images. The teacher provides examples and guides students in adding absolute phrases to...
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Improving Writing with Illustrations
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of including illustrations in writing to support comprehension. The teacher guides students through a practice activity where they choose the most helpful image and add it to the text....
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Writing a Compelling Letter: Revising Paragraph Order
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order. The teacher emphasizes the importance of considering the way evidence and paragraphs are ordered to build a strong argument. They...
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Writing Conclusions in Informative Texts
This video is a teacher-led lesson on writing conclusions in informative texts. It provides guidance and examples on how to identify important ideas from body paragraphs and incorporate them into a well-rounded conclusion. The goal is to...
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Crafting Logical Conclusions for Effective Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing logical conclusions that highlight and review important ideas for the reader. The teacher provides guidance on how to structure a conclusion, emphasizing the need to mirror...
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Emails in English - How to Write an Email in English - Business English Writing
In this lesson, you can learn how to write an email in English. Do you need to write emails at work? Are you worried that your emails aren’t clear, or that you make mistakes in English? In this lesson, you can see a how to write clear,...
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Is WTO Article 24 the UK’s Secret Weapon? - Brexit Explained
In recent weeks there's been increasing speculation surrounding Article 24 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Often referred to as Article 24 of the World Trade Organisation, the article lays out how two countries can have...
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Concluding an Informational Text: Creating Memorable Endings
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively conclude an informational text by asking themselves what they want readers to remember. They emphasize the importance of avoiding a dull conclusion and instead ending with...
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Creating Vivid Images: Using Concrete Details in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using concrete details in writing to help readers visualize a text. They provide examples and guide the viewers through an exercise to identify and rewrite sentences with abstract...
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Writing a Strong Closing Paragraph: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a closing paragraph that stays on topic for a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and the main ideas of the response. They provide clear...
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Organizing Ideas in Opinion Writing
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to organize their ideas in opinion writing. They discuss the structure of paragraphs, with a focus on the introduction, body, and conclusion. The teacher provides a draft essay on food...
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Revising Your Persuasive Essay: Making Your Point with Evidence
In this video, the teacher explains the process of revising a persuasive essay to ensure that the evidence effectively supports the writer's point. The teacher emphasizes the importance of clarity and providing clear explanations for the...