Writing is extremely important in the English language. In this lesson, Mr. P. will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to write a good topic sentence. At the end of the video lesson, he will list some prompts for students...

Pupil outcome: I can select a range of precise evidence from Akala's 'The Dark Lady' to support my topic sentences. Key learning points: - Good topic sentence: At the [place in text], [author name] shows us [link back to intention]...

In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about what a thesis statement is. He will list the parts of a good thesis statement and the things to avoid when writing a thesis statement. He will provide with an exercise taken from owl.excelsior.edu....

In this lesson, you can learn how to write an IELTS task 2 essay.

Task two in the IELTS writing exam is the biggest challenge in IELTS for many students. You have 40 minutes to write an essay, which could be on almost...

Sentence variety reduces repetition in a piece of writing and emphasizes important points in the text. Sentence variety can be introduced to the beginning of sentences by starting a sentence with an adverb, starting a sentence with a...

Sentences convey complete thoughts while fragments do not. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain what a sentence is. He will also focus on its difference between fragments. He will provide easy examples and list the types of sentences...

In this video, the teacher explains the difference between fact and opinion and guides students in revising their opinion statements to focus on the topic rather than themselves. The teacher provides examples and encourages critical...

This video builds on the previous video on Sentence Completion in the SAT. This is part 4 from the series 'Critical Reading & Writing'.

Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - It's a good idea to find thematic connections between the poems. - Theoretically, you can compare any of the anthology poems but it's...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my explanations in order to effectively put my ideas about Akala's 'The Dark Lady' across to the reader. Key learning points: - Good analytical paragraphs begin with a clear topic sentence, supported by a...

Pupil outcome: I can effectively use a single paragraph outline to plan an analytical response. Key learning points: - Single paragraph outlines are a useful tool in the planning process. - Topic sentences should include words from the...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my comparative essay writing skills whilst writing about poems from the Power and Conflict anthology.

Key learning po
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- Topic sentences must be comparative when compar
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Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - Topic sentences must be comparative when comparing texts. - Comparisons should be made between ideas, intentions, themes and messages....

Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a response. Key learning points: - Golding uses the novel to explore the true nature of human beings. - A cohesive argument unpacks one 'big idea' - each paragraph should work...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can write an successful answer comparing two poems from the Worlds and Lives anthology. Key learning points: - Topic sentences must be comparative when comparing texts. - Comparisons should be made between ideas,...

In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to improve a draft by using supporting phrases. The lesson emphasizes the importance of not simply plugging in evidence from an outline, but rather crafting a strong and cohesive...

Pupil outcome: I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems. Key learning points: - The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked. - Focus your introduction...

Pupil outcome: I can use effective strategies to revise and improve an essay. Key learning points: - Topic sentences need to be clear and linked to the question. - Main and supporting quotations from the text are used to justify...

Do you know how to write a good paragraph in English? In this lesson, Mr. P. will show you how by producing an easy example paragraph, and going over step by step. At the end of the video, he will give you the most important tips to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...

In past lessons, Mr. P talked about making questions. It would be a good idea if students also watch that lesson. In this lesson, Mr. P will delve into making sentences with transitive, intransitive or ditransitive verbs. He will...

This video is about the Past Continuous tense and adjectives plus prepositions. Mr. P./Marc will start by explaining how and when to use the Past Continuous. He will give you the formulas to use with every type of sentence with...