Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Ordering Your Introduction: Helping Your Reader Understand Your Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write an introduction in a logical order for an essay. They emphasize the importance of considering what information the reader needs to know first and then organizing the points accordingly. By...
Instructional Video4:55
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Closing Paragraph: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:29
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas through Personal Experiences

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement by using personal experiences. The lesson emphasizes the importance of connecting with the audience and choosing support that relates to their...
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Writing a Conclusion: Using the Reverse Funnel Method

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a conclusion for an essay using the reverse funnel method. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a conclusion to provide closure to the reader. They guide the viewers through...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Organizing and Developing Supporting Ideas

K - 5th
This video provides a lesson on how to organize and develop supporting ideas in an opinion essay using boxes and bullets. It emphasizes the importance of having three separate reasons that support the thesis statement and provides...
Instructional Video15:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Open and Close Presentations

Higher Ed
Here's a seriously in-depth, step-by-step look at How to Open and Close Presentations or Speeches. We explore various attention grabbers for presentations (or "attention getters") and all of the other component parts that make a...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

How to Write a Convincing Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Brainstorming Persuasive Topics: Exploring Life's Obstacles

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for persuasive opinion speeches by brainstorming life obstacles. The teacher guides the students through the process of generating ideas, selecting a topic that makes a...
Instructional Video5:07
Curated Video

Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....
Instructional Video4:48
Curated Video

Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
Instructional Video4:45
Curated Video

Writing a Memorable Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader with a Nip

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write a memorable conclusion for their essays. They emphasize the importance of leaving a lasting impression on the reader by using a "nip" - a thought-provoking statement or call to...
Instructional Video4:48
Curated Video

Crafting a Memorable Closing Paragraph with a Plea for Action

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. The three steps discussed are: restating the thesis, using strong language, and telling the reader what will happen with their...
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of choosing a topic that the author cares about, the writing process, and common mistakes to avoid. The teacher...
Instructional Video5:40
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video14:48
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Brené Brown Netflix Special

Higher Ed
Communication Professor reacts to Brené Brown's Netflix special to look at her public speaking skills. Brene Brown's special, Call to Courage was based upon her popular books that look at the connection between vulnerability and courage....
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video10:57
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Make Your Public Speaking Message More Memorable

Higher Ed
5 Tips to Make Your Public Speaking Message More Memorable. We'll look at concrete tips, tons of examples and illustrations, and DOs and DON'Ts that come with these Public Speaking strategies.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Writing a Powerful Closing Statement: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:39
Curated Video

Secrets to a High-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Using an Outline

9th - Higher Ed
Using the right outline can get you the score you need on IELTS Writing Task 2. Get our secrets to writing a high-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 essay by using an outline to organize your ideas. If you are coming to IELTS from an academic...
Instructional Video3:26
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Developing Subpoints for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop subpoints for a thesis statement by transforming the argument into a "why" question. They provide an example of a thesis statement about the importance of getting enough sleep, and then...
Instructional Video7:57
Englishing

How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:25
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction: Easy Structure for High Scores

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn how to structure your IELTS Task 2 introductions for high scores.
Instructional Video10:50
Curated Video

IELTS Writing Task 2! How Write an Awesome Introduction

9th - Higher Ed
Get the 7 Easy Steps to a 7 or Higher
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Writing an Effective Conclusion for Your Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of including a conclusion in an essay and provides a step-by-step guide on how to write an effective conclusion. The teacher emphasizes the need to summarize the thesis statement and...