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ESL writing - Opinion Essay overview
This is the first video lesson for Opinion Essay writing. You will need to watch lessons 1, 2, 3 and 4 to complete the series. We suggest watching also the lesson on how to write a thesis statement posted in the same playlist (Essay...
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Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a body paragraph when answering a prompt. They emphasize the importance of connecting supporting information to the thesis statement and prompt, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to...
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How to Make Your Essay Flow: Connecting Examples, Facts, and Reasons to Your Thesis
In this video, the teacher explains how to make an essay flow by connecting examples, facts, and reasons to the thesis statement. They emphasize the importance of each body paragraph supporting a separate reason and provide prompts to...
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Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement
In this video lesson, students are taught how to develop supporting ideas for their thesis statements by asking questions and using precise language. The teacher emphasizes the importance of choosing a topic that the writer feels...
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Writing a Powerful Closing Statement: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a powerful closing statement. They emphasize the importance of referring back to the original prompt and main ideas of the response. The teacher shares their own...
Oxford Comma
Ending Explained! Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants"
Most people are surprised to learn that a 1927 shorty story that seems to be about nothing is actually about abortion. Hemingway uses clever symbolism, subtext, and character in order to write a surprisingly modern story of longing and...
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How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write a body paragraph of an opinion essay. He will focus on how to write a topic sentence, detail/supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence by looking at an easy essay.
The Wall Street Journal
Managing M&A Risk
Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Melissa Sawyer looks at how acquiring companies can understand and control the multiple risks arising from mergers & acquisitions.
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How to Combine Documents in Word for Faster, More Accurate Grading
Whenever I grade papers with multiple drafts, I'm always scared I'll make one of two mistakes: 1) Not acknowledge a student who edited their paper with a better grade. 2) Not notice that a student has turned in the exact same draft....
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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...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - Breaking Down Questions and Formulating Arguments (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Continue conquering comparative essays in this lesson as we break down a theme-based question. Not only will we show you how to break the question down, but we’ll also show you how to formulate a strong thesis (argument). Enjoy our easy...
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IELTS Energy Podcast 934: Erroneous Essay Feedback you Should Ignore for an IELTS 7
IELTS Energy Podcast 934: Erroneous Essay Feedback you Should Ignore for an IELTS 7
NASA
NASA | Black History Month 2009: Danielle Wood
Join NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., in celebrating Black History Month. Each week in February, a different African-American employee from GSFC will be featured. The employees will talk about their careers, career...
Easy Languages
Have You Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19? | Easy Greek 110
Have You Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19? | Easy Greek 110 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Pegi Deitz Shea - Teachers Make a Difference - Alicia Suskin Ostriker
Pegi Deitz Shea is an award-winning author and poet for all ages. She is a writing instructor at The Mark Twain House & Museum, School Literary Presenter at Children's Books and the First Poet Laureate at Town of Vernon, CT. She studied...
Hip Hughes History
The Good Neighbor Policy Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
A fun and focused introductory video lecture by an experienced teacher describing the essentials of FDR's Good Neighbor policy with Latin America. Perfect for life long learners, social studies students and lost college kids.
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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...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Introductions
An effective public speaking introduction MUST HAVE 4 parts: Opening, Audience Benefit, Thesis, and Preview. If you don't get it right, people won't be motivated to keep listening. Here's how to structure an effective presentation...
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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...
Bill Carmody
The Process of Writing a Long Report
This video provides a step-by-step guide on the process of writing a long report. It covers topics such as choosing a relevant topic, conducting research, writing a thesis statement, preparing an outline, drafting, revising and editing,...
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Writing a Strong Concluding Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a strong concluding paragraph for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of summarizing the main points, restating the thesis, and providing a call to action. The teacher...
A Capella Science
Bohemian Gravity (Queen Parody)
String theory explained with a theoretical physics rendition of Queen's timeless classic, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
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ESL - How to write a good THESIS STATEMENT
In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about what a thesis statement is. He will list the parts of a good thesis statement and the things to avoid when writing a thesis statement. He will provide with an exercise taken from owl.excelsior.edu....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Write a Thesis Statement for a Speech
How to write a thesis statement for a speech for either an informative or persuasive presentation.