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Main Idea | Summarising | Reading Strategies
Learn how to determine the main idea of a text. Similar to summarising, this is an important reading strategy that helps readers comprehend texts
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How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper
A great thesis statement is nothing without paragraphs that prove it. Find out how topic sentences can support your thesis statement and set you up for strong body paragraphs.
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Main Idea Reading Strategy | Video Lessons
A video lesson teaching students to summarise and identify the main idea of fiction and non-fiction texts.
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How to Use Examples, Analogies, Similes and Metaphors when Writing your Essay
In this video, I break down how to use examples, metaphors, analogies, and similes to build and explain your ideas in your writing. You can use these in your paragraphs and essays to take your ideas to the next level. I explain the...
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WRITE AN AWESOME BODY PARAGRAPH: Strong Example of Argumentative Structure (3 EASY Steps)
Organizing a basic paragraph can be very difficult.....that is why I am here to help you write an awesome body paragraph! In this video, I provide a clear example of how to format and organize a paragraph for beginners in 3 easy steps....
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TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph? In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE different...
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How to Choose Textual Evidence to Support Claim: Writing a Paragraph
In this video, I will show you how to find and choose textual evidence to support your claim. I review the purpose of quotes and the common mistakes to avoid. I walk you through an example and explain how to find credible evidence and...
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How to Explain and Elaborate on a Claim and Evidence in a Paragraph
This is the BIGGEST MISTAKE that students make when writing their paragraph or essay! So watch this video to find out how to avoid it! In this video, I cover the purpose of explanation and elaboration in your paragraph. When you use...
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Only Way to Start Your Essay: Easy Plan, Outline, & Thesis for Cause and Effect
Are you trying to start your essay by writing your hook? That is a BIG mistake. In this video, I will show you not only how to start your essay but how to come up with a simple but effective essay outline. First, I show you how to...
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How to End and Transition a Paragraph with Closing & Concluding Sentences
In this video, I break down how to write a concluding sentence to end your paragraph. It is important to summarize the main idea, draw conclusions, and transition smoothly to the next paragraph. I give you two examples of how to write...
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How to Write New Year's Resolution or Goal Essay (8 Simple Steps)
In this video, I explain an 8-step process to writing an essay about your New Year's resolutions. I will guide you through every step of the way. From writing your thesis and paragraphs to wrapping up your conclusion.
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How to Write an Essay: The Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners
In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...
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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Hypothetical Examples
In this video, the teacher explains how to clarify and elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the importance of making it easy for the reader to understand the argument and provide hypothetical examples to...
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Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Anecdotes
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of elaborating on supporting details in persuasive writing. They discuss how elaboration helps the reader understand the argument and connect it back to the thesis statement. The teacher...
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Revising Your Persuasive Essay: Making Your Point with Evidence
In this video, the teacher explains the process of revising a persuasive essay to ensure that the evidence effectively supports the writer's point. The teacher emphasizes the importance of clarity and providing clear explanations for the...
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Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions
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....
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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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ESL writing - How to Write a GOOD Topic Sentence
Writing is extremely important in the English language. In this lesson, Mr. P. will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to write a good topic sentence. At the end of the video lesson, he will list some prompts for students...
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Secrets to a High-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Using an Outline
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...
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Writing to Argue Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Planning Non-Fiction Writing Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Writing to Persuade Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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3 Things Every IELTS Topic Sentence Needs
Today you’ll learn 3 things that that every IELTS topic sentence needs to have. Topic sentences are the first sentence of each body paragraph. The purpose is to tell the reader, or, in this case, the examiner, what will be in the...