In this video, we demonstrate how to analyze and evaluate Federalist 51. We start with a quick definition of key literary analysis terms. Then, set the historical and cultural context of the document, examine the text to delineate...

Let's practice applying reading standards to literary nonfiction! In this video, we explain how to analyze works of historical and political literary nonfiction. The examples used in the video are: the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme...

Synthesizing multiple sources in a crucial part of any research project. It's the step where we take information from all of our sources and combine it together into a single project or paper. In this video, we'll explain how to analyze...

Coming up with a research question is one of the most important parts of a research project. It's also one of the hardest parts. In this video, we explain how to write a strong research question. We also explore the difference between...

Dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and incorporating multiple plot lines are narrative techniques writers use to add detail and depth to their stories. Understand each of these techniques and learn how to use them effectively in...

A strong conclusion restates the key points of your essay but in a new way. This video explains the elements to include in a conclusion and how to structure a strong conclusion paragraph, with examples.

What is a claim? And what is a counterclaim? This video defines the terms and explores how to craft a strong claim and support it with evidence, using the example of whether or not students should be allowed to play tackle football.

Transitions and connecting phrases help ideas flow smoothly and connect to each other in writing. Learn about the different types of transitions in writing and how to use them effectively.

“Blend Consonants with Short Vowel u” demonstrates how to blend consonants with short vowel u into closed syllable words.

"Blend Consonants with Short Vowel e" demonstrates how to blend and segment the short vowel e sound with consonant sounds.

"Blend and Segment Vowels o, a, and i with Consonants" demonstrates how to blend and segment vowels o, a, and i with consonant sounds.

"Blend r, g, w, l, and Short i" demonstrates how to blend the consonants r, g, w, and l with the short vowel i sound.

"Blend c, s, p, m, t, and Short a" demonstrates how to blend the consonants c, s, p, m, and t with the short vowel a sound.

Narrative Writing explains the concept of narrative writing by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of narrative text.

This lesson provides an overview of possessives and their forms, plural and singular, and practices using them correctly in sentences.

The student will explore parallel structure and proper sentence construction by looking at examples and identifying errors.

Latin Roots teaches how to expand vocabulary by using knowledge of Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar complex words.

Expository Writing explains the concept of informational writing by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of expository text.

This video tells the story of A Muddy Mystery, written by Summer Swauger.

This video tells the story of Learning to Fly, written by Jennifer Tkocs.

Using Context explains how to determine the correct meanings of words with multiple meanings in context by using the context in sentences.

This video tells the story of Follow the Rules, written by Summer Swauger.

This video discusses the influences and philosophies of the American Romantic movement, using examples from poetry of the time.

This video discusses the use of dramatic dialogue in a literary piece by analyzing it for a claim, soundness of reasoning, and relevancy.