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Using Dashes to Indicate Breaks in Dialogue
This video is a lesson for students on how to use dashes to indicate breaks in dialogue. The teacher explains the purpose of dashes in writing and provides examples and practice exercises for students to apply the concept. By using...
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Adding Details for Flow in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of adding details to create flow in a story. They provide examples and guide students through revising a draft to improve the clarity and coherence of the narrative. The goal is to help...
The Wall Street Journal
Reinventing The Writers' Room
Is it possible to dismantle a boys' club? The leaders of College Humor, once the destination for frat boy comedy has turned into an incubator for funny, feminist content, explain how they did it-and why any business can do the same.
Curated Video
Using Vivid Verb Phrases to Make Your Writing More Descriptive
In this video, the teacher explains how writers can make their writing more descriptive by replacing linking verbs with vivid verb phrases. The lesson includes examples and prompts for students to practice using strong verb phrases to...
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Responding to Synthesis Questions Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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Crafting Specific Opinions: Avoiding Broad Statements
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of crafting opinions that are not too broad for a given topic. They guide students through the process of identifying broad opinions, brainstorming specific details, and revising their...
NASA
Gravity Assist: Gravity Assist Podcast: Where's the Water on the Moon? With Jen Heldmann
The Moon has a large supply of water that could be useful in future human exploration, says NASA scientist Jennifer Heldmann.
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Developing Cohesive Paragraphs with Supporting Words and Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop well-written and cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. They emphasize the importance of presenting related ideas and evidence in a paragraph that flows nicely and...
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Writing a Memorable Conclusion
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to write a memorable conclusion for an essay by leaving the reader with a "NIP" (New thinking, Implication, or Plea). The teacher guides the students through the steps of rereading the...
PBS
Unraveling the Myth of Ernest Hemingway (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Here’s the problem with tackling Ernest Hemingway—Ernest Hemingway himself. While the iconic author is mostly known for his feats of literary prowess, from The Sun Also Rises to For Whom the Bell Tolls, to countless short stories—perhaps...
Weird History
The 1994- '95 Season of Saturday Night Live Was Almost The Last
By the mid-1990s, Saturday Night Live was a mainstay of popular culture, one entering its third decade of programming. Despite some ups and downs over time, SNL introduced viewers to famous characters like Jake and Elwood Blues, Wayne...
Curated Video
Using Parentheses to Provide Additional Information
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use parentheses to provide additional information. The video provides examples and practice exercises for using parentheses in various situations, such as enclosing acronyms, dates of...
Curated Video
Introducing and Adding Background Information to Your Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of introducing a topic clearly in writing. They provide examples and guide students through the process of adding background information to help readers understand the topic. The...
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Using Supporting Phrases to Strengthen Your Writing
In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to improve a draft by using supporting phrases. The lesson emphasizes the importance of not simply plugging in evidence from an outline, but rather crafting a strong and cohesive...
Oxford Comma
5 Easy Ways Quotes Can Help You Write Better Papers Faster
Many academic assignments require quotes. But, if you're not careful, quotes can actually make your writing look rushed, sloppy, or uniformed. Thankfully, it's not hard to properly implement quotes into a paper, and doing so will help...
Curated Video
Developing Topics with Facts, Details, and Definitions
Writers develop their topics by adding information that explains and supports the big idea. Let's practice using facts, details, and definitions to give our readers more information about a topic.
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Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story
In this video, the teacher explains to students how to engage their readers from the very beginning of their letter. They discuss the importance of a strong opening, and the three strategies they can use: making a brave statement, using...
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Crafting Reason Statements and Providing Evidence in Argumentative Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of crafting reason statements and providing relevant evidence in argumentative writing. The teacher reviews the difference between claim reasons and evidence, and provides examples to...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about her book 'Purple Hibiscus'
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
PBS
Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance (feat. Princess Weekes)
Novels like Passing by Nella Larsen, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, and the poetry of Langston Hughes were all written during this period and have become important pieces of the American literary canon. Still, when...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche speaks about her families influence on her work
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
Curated Video
Linux Administration Bootcamp: Go from Beginner to Advanced - Managing Users and Groups - Part 2
This is the second part of the two-part video that explains how to manage users and groups. This clip is from the chapter "User Management" of the series "Linux Administration Bootcamp: Go from Beginner to Advanced".This section...
Bill Carmody
Creating Consistency in Writing Instructions
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of maintaining a consistent voice when writing a variety of instructions within a business. By establishing a clear brand voice and ensuring consistency, instructions can be written in...
TLDR News
January 6th One Year On: What's Happened & Who's in Jail? - TLDR News
It's been a year since the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol and we wanted to take a moment to discuss what's happened since then. So in this video we run through the aftermath and discuss what's happened to the notable people who...