Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Supporting Phrases in an Opinion Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to clearly introduce a point of view in a persuasive letter by organizing different pieces of information into an introduction. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:19]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion to a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to relate the conclusion of a persuasive letter to your opinion by reviewing why your reasons support your opinion and make it convincing. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:15]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Generate Reasons to Support Your Opinion

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate reasons to support your point of view by rereading the text to find relevant information. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:45]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Identify the Parts of a Persuasive Essay

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [4:53]
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Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:05]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for a Speech by Considering Life's Obstacles

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm persuasive topics by exploring life obstacles. [4:53]
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Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop Supporting Evidence for a Persuasive Letter

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop strong supporting evidence by including cause and effect. [3:58]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop Support for Your Argument

7th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]
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Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by explaining why your opinion matters. [4:50]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Using Paragraph Form

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]
Instructional Video
Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Persuasive Essay

9th - 10th Standards
This is a YouTube video about how to write a persuasive essay. [2:02]
Instructional Video
Leaf Group

Classroom: How to Write a Position Paper

9th - 10th Standards
In this article Laura Turner explains how to write a position paper, a paper in which one takes a stand on one side of a topic and builds a case for it with factual information. [1:03]