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Learn Zillion: Use Textual Clues to Envision as You Read
In this lesson, you will learn to understand a text by jotting down information that adds to your mind movie. Login gives access to an additional video. [5:11]
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Learn Zillion: Determine an Unfamiliar Word in a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to figure out unfamiliar words by envisioning what is happening in the text and thinking about what the word probably means. [3:03]
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Learn Zillion: Analyze a Text's Structure
In this lesson, you will learn to organize information by using text structure clues. Login gives access to an additional video. [4:42]
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Learn Zillion: Determining Author's Purpose
In this lesson, you will learn to understand an author's purpose by thinking about why the author chose to write in a particular text structure. Login gives access to an additional video. [4:22]
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Learn Zillion: Notice Figurative Language in a Poem
In this lesson, you will learn how to notice figurative language in a poem by looking for double meaning in words. [4:24]
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Learn Zillion: Writing Narratives That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
In this lesson, you will learn how to "show" the reader instead of "telling" the reader by using detailed descriptions. [7:21]
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Learn Zillion: Revise a Personal Narrative for Clarity
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the topic by rereading and asking yourself, "Is this clear? Have I followed my roadmap?" [6:01]
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Learn Zillion: Video: Explain How the Author Develops Point of View
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the author's point of view by analyzing character descriptions and character actions. [6:55]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will draft a thesis statement for your argumentative essay by combining your claim and supporting reasons. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Write Sub Points for a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [4:11]
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Learn Zillion: Reading and Understanding a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to read and understand what a prompt requires by underlining key words and deciding if you need to write a narrative or an essay. [2:45]
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Learn Zillion: Identify Key Ideas in a Narrative Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to figure out what type of writing you should do to answer a prompt by identifying the key ideas in the prompt. [4:08]
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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Craft Opinion Statements That Are Debatable
Writers craft opinion statements that are debatable. Let's practice crafting a debatable opinion statement by making sure the statement takes a side and is not a fact. [10:02]
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Learn Zillion: Cite Research Sources Used in an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a List of Sources by compiling all of the sources you used. [4:16]
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Learn Zillion: Create a Timeline of an Important Event in Your Life
In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using a timeline to remember important details. [7:20]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Supporting Ideas
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop supporting ideas by using personal experiences. [5:27]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion to an Informational Text: Reserve Funnel Method
In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by using the reverse funnel method. [5:04]
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Learn Zillion: Revise Narrative Writing to Show, Not Tell
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by showing, not telling. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Identify What a Writing Prompt Is Asking Using Key Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify what a writing prompt is asking and what kind of writing you'll need to do by using keywords in the prompt. [6:01]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [4:53]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce a Topic Clearly
Writers introduce a topic clearly. Let's practice introducing a topic by describing it using background information. [11:51]
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Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]