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Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes. Key learning points: - Editing is a critical part of the writing process. - Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and...
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Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' (part 2)
Pupil outcome: I can read and discuss a section of the build-up in 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, Arrietty explores the outside world and enjoys freedom and nature. - The atmosphere shifts when...
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Investigating a fictional protest in role as a journalist
Pupil outcome: I can gather quotations from different people involved in a fictional protest in role as a journalist. Key learning points: - Journalistic reports contain a mixture of facts and individuals' perspectives. - Journalists...
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Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Pupil outcome: I can effectively plan an imaginative monologue with a clear, overarching structure as part of a creative task in response to Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Your introduction should be powerful and...
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Exploring unique narrative voices
Pupil outcome: I can identify unique narrative voices and use tone and register to write with a unique voice. Key learning points: - Register and tone are important parts of establishing voice in a narrative. - Register is the formality...
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End Punctuation
“End Punctuation” discusses the period, exclamation point, and question mark and explains when to use each type of end punctuation mark.
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Trump and the Next Generation
President Trump has changed much - from taxes to regulation to the tenor of politics to America's role in the world. Senator Tom Cotton talks about the lasting effects on business.
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Time's Up. What's Next?
Actor, producer and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker and Buckley Sandler partner Tina Tchen speak with WSJ Editor Nikki Waller about the vision for years to come after the #MeToo movement.<br/>
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: Sharing Your Opinion through an Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to share your opinion through an essay by developing a strong thesis statement with supporting reasons. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using strong words to express your opinion and...
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Generating Ideas for Opinion Writing
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of brainstorming topics for opinion writing. They emphasize the importance of choosing a topic that they have strong feelings about and provide a checklist to help students...
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Brainstorming Opinion Essay Topics: Finding Your Strong Feelings
In this video, the teacher explains how to brainstorm topics for opinion writing. They guide the students through three steps: thinking about their daily life, identifying things that give them strong feelings, and determining what...
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Brainstorming Persuasive Speech Topics: Finding Your Passion and Strong Feelings
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for a persuasive speech. The lesson focuses on brainstorming ideas by listing things that students care about and have strong feelings towards. The teacher guides the...
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Developing Strong Essay Points: Sharing Your Opinion Effectively
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to share your opinion through an essay. It explains the importance of having a strong thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance to support your opinion. The video also...
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement in an Opinion Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to share an opinion through an essay by developing a strong thesis statement and supporting it with reasons. The lesson emphasizes the importance of having a clear and defendable opinion, as well...
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Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher demonstrates the process by listing topics they have strong feelings about, circling the ones they can write more about, and finally...