Writers develop their topics by adding information that explains and supports the big idea. Let's practice using facts, details, and definitions to give our readers more information about a topic.

Facts, Definitions, Details, and Quotations provides facts, definitions, details, and quotations on a given topic by completing a graphic organizer.

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a powerful closing statement. They emphasize the importance of referring back to the original prompt and main ideas of the response. The teacher shares their own...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a closing paragraph that stays on topic for a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and the main ideas of the response. They provide clear...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs when responding to a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of organizing supporting information and avoiding laundry list paragraphs. The students...

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...

In this video, we will dive into creating the details and characters for a novel and talk about the importance of developing well-rounded characters that readers can relate to. We will create lists of ghost stories based on folklore in...

This video provides a concise guide on how to effectively analyze and understand nonfiction texts. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the main idea, recognizing supporting details, interpreting the author's message, and...

“What’s the Big Idea?” discusses the main idea and supporting details of a text.

The IELTS speaking exam has three parts. In this lesson, you can learn how to do part three of the IELTS speaking exam, and how to improve your score. You can learn how to make your answers better by adding details and...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs when responding to a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of avoiding laundry list paragraphs and instead provides a step-by-step guide on how to...

In this video, the teacher guides students on how to organize their ideas in opinion writing. They discuss the structure of paragraphs, with a focus on the introduction, body, and conclusion. The teacher provides a draft essay on food...

In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-Continent from 1526 to (technically) 1857. While John teaches you about this long-lived Muslim empire, he'll also look at the idea of...

Pupil outcome: I can successfully plan and write copy for a website. Key learning points: - Planning is an important part of the writing process. - Single paragraph outlines should include hooks, topic sentences, supporting detail and...

We take it for granted when new products appear on the market. They must have been made by someone, who followed a process. And that process was the New Product Development, or NPD,...

Globalization is tough topic to talk about in your native language, let alone English!

The general topic of “globalization” can pop up on the IELTS exam in a variety of ways, usually on Speaking Part 3 and Writing...

In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of crafting an effective introduction in writing. The introduction is compared to a movie preview, as it gives readers a taste of what they can expect from the text. It also provides a...

Central Idea of Informational Text identifies and explains details in an informational text that support a given theme or central idea.

Supporting the Main Idea Literature analyzes literature by showing how examples of paraphrasing and quotes support the main idea about the text.

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

In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of defending the thesis statement and provides examples of supporting reasons and details for each...

In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the thesis statement and avoiding storytelling. The teacher demonstrates the process...

In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence using paragraph form. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having clear topic sentences and provides examples of...

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to make a persuasive essay easy to read and well-organized. The lesson covers the importance of stating a claim and providing evidence, as well as the three steps of the...