In which John Green teaches you how to assess the sources of information you find on the internet. The growing suspicion of expertise is a growing problem on the internet, and it can be very difficult to figure out which sources are...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how to create engaging openings and impactful endings in an opinion piece. Key learning points: - You can create an engaging opening by using humour, or creating a shared experience with your reader. - In an...

Pupil outcome: I can use colons, semicolon and dashes to elevate my opinion writing. Key learning points: - In a sentence with a colon, one side of the colon makes sense; the other side provides detail or clarification. - Semicolons link...

In this video, the teacher explains the difference between opinions and facts and how writers support their opinions with strong reasons in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through a practice activity...

In this video, the teacher explains the difference between fact and opinion and guides students in revising their opinion statements to focus on the topic rather than themselves. The teacher provides examples and encourages critical...

In recent weeks, a group of anti-Trump Republicans seems to be increasing its campaign against the president. Groups like the Lincoln project and GOP leaders (including Romney and Bush Jr) have come out against Trump, saying they won't...

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...