You've definitely heard us talk about topic sentences for Task 2. They are MUST for a 7 or higher. BUT, you also need to think about this for Task 1! Listen up today for a very important IELTS lesson.

"Identifying Conclusions" demonstrates how to examine concluding statements by reading passages and identifying the conclusions.

Supporting the Main Idea –Informational analyzes informational text by showing how paraphrasing and quotes support the main idea.

Transition Words and Phrases identifies transition words and phrases in a given text that convey sequence and signal shifts.

Identifying Conclusions examines concluding statements by reading passages and identifying the conclusions.

In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.

In this video, you'll learn how to create an outline to plan your writing! We'll use a persuasive writing topic as an example to see how an outline can help you organize your ideas before writing.

Please ignore the specificity of the dates, this was made for June 2010 but I think much of the advice is cross topical and might be helpful........

The basics to putting together a strong history essay.

Persuasive texts are made up of a title, an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. In this video we will look at how to structure and write a persuasive body paragraph.
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When we write a body paragraph, we must begin...

An introduction to writing information reports. This video details the structure of an information report (introduction, body, conclusion, bibliography) as well as the language features used within an information report (present tense,...

Learn how to determine the main idea of a text. Similar to summarising, this is an important reading strategy that helps readers comprehend texts

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.

A video lesson teaching students to summarise and identify the main idea of fiction and non-fiction texts.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.



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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...

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.

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...

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...