Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Collecting and Citing Evidence for Your Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of gathering proper evidence to support an argumentative essay. They emphasize the need to avoid repetition and provide a step-by-step guide on how to collect supporting evidence, such...
Instructional Video6:50
Curated Video

Creating a Memorable Conclusion for Your Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to make a persuasive essay memorable by concluding it effectively. The teacher explains the importance of having a focused ending and shares steps to achieve it, such as asking oneself...
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong introductory paragraph for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of engaging the reader in the topic by using a hook, such as an...
Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of crafting a strong thesis statement that sounds like a fact rather than an opinion. They also...
Instructional Video5:13
Curated Video

Revising Your Persuasive Speech: Connecting Evidence to Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that the evidence in a persuasive speech connects to the thesis statement. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading with a purpose, checking if the speech is going off track, and...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Writing Effective Opening Paragraphs: Hooking the Reader and Stating Your Thesis

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively begin a response to a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader and clearly stating the thesis statement. The teacher provides an example of a hook sentence...
Instructional Video4:34
Curated Video

Organizing Pre Writing Notes to Answer a Writing Prompt

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize pre-writing notes to answer a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of using a plan and identifying the most important supporting details. The teacher provides an example of...
Instructional Video5:06
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the thesis statement and avoiding storytelling. The teacher demonstrates the process...
Instructional Video5:24
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 prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and the main ideas of the response. They provide step-by-step...
Instructional Video5:25
Curated Video

Writing a Memorable Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader with a NIP

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable conclusion for an essay by leaving the reader with a NIP (New Thinking, Implication, Plea). The teacher guides students through the process of re-reading their thesis...
Instructional Video9:51
Cerebellum

Academic Writing - Planning your Essay

9th - 12th
Become a better writer in no time! This video teaches you to how to plan the content of your essay. This is part 1 in the series 'English Composition: Writing Basics.'
Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Acknowledging Opposing Viewpoints in Persuasive Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to acknowledge opposing viewpoints in writing by conceding a weakness in one's argument. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...
Instructional Video7:46
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence using paragraph form. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having clear topic sentences and provides examples of...
Instructional Video15:24
Oxford Online English

IELTS Essay - How to Write an Introduction (Using Paraphrasing)

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn about paraphrasing in IELTS essays. Paraphrasing means saying the same thing in a different way. Probably, you're watching this video because you think you need to paraphrase the question in your IELTS essay...
Instructional Video24:46
Wonderscape

Writing Kids: Academic Essay Writing for Beginners

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the basic structure and components of an essay. It covers the introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the importance of a thesis statement and topic sentences. The video also...
Instructional Video7:14
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences and avoiding cramming too much...
Instructional Video6:27
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It discusses the importance of a thesis statement in stating the author's opinion and providing evidence to support it. It also explains the role...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It teaches students how to identify and label the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, and elaboration in an essay. By...
News Clip14:55
Curated Video

Brainstorm AI 2023: How AI Is Transforming Education

9th - Higher Ed
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO, Khan Academy Moderator: Jeremy Kahn, FORTUNE
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Descriptive Papers: The Thesis

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson details how to write a thesis for a descriptive paper including what is required: identifying the subject being described, providing the perspective/stance, and the reasons or point of the description. It also provides...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Revising a Thesis Statement

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on revising and editing your paper, especially your thesis statement. It outlines a 3-step process in which the writer reads and answers specific questions about the body of the paper, then answers questions...
Instructional Video3:46
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis and Supporting Reasons

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop essay points by writing your thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance. [3:46]