In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of introducing a topic clearly in writing. They provide examples and guide students through the process of revising their own writing to make the topic and purpose more explicit. The...

Today you’ll learn 3 things that that every IELTS topic sentence needs to have.



Topic sentences are the first sentence of each body

paragraph.

The purpose is to tell the reader, or, in...

Besides reviewing what an essay is, Mr. P. will also cover how an essay is structured. He will then provide seven types of common sentence starters to use in an essay. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve...

Using the right outline can get you the score you need on IELTS Writing Task 2. Get our secrets to writing a high-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 essay by using an outline to organize your ideas.



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In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of a strong topic sentence and provide step-by-step guidance on how to develop and support the topic...

Persuasive texts are made up of a title, an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. In this video we will look at how to structure and write a persuasive body paragraph.
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When we write a body paragraph, we must begin...

Pupil outcome: I can write a clear thesis statement about 'The Twisted Tree'. Key learning points: - An introduction to an analytical essay should include a clear thesis statement. - A clear thesis statement should introduce your...

In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of introducing a topic clearly in writing. They provide examples and guide students through the process of adding background information to help readers understand the topic. The...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can write brilliant topic sentences to convey my argument. Key learning points: - When planning an opinion article, the message needs to be consistent - your opinion is your message. - You should identify between 3 and 4...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an engaging opinion article. Key learning points: - Voice is how you convey the identity of the writer - readers should have an understanding of who the writer is. - The writer's viewpoint should be...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of elaborating on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the need for clarity and avoiding reader inference by connecting arguments to the topic sentence and thesis...

Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed comparative response to answer the question: ‘Compare how the concept of dying at war is presented in Naidu’s ‘The Gift of India’ and one other poem.’ Key learning points: - A comparative thesis...

Pupil outcome: I can refine analytical responses by making them more evaluative. Key learning points: - Topic sentences should focus on intention, not methods. - Judicious quotations from across the text can be used to create compelling...

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write effective body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. The lesson focuses on converting planned points into meaningful sentences, using transitions to improve flow,...

In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing an effective introduction for an opinion text. They explain the three main parts of an introduction and provide examples to help students understand how to...

English Conversation Study -- In this Ben Franklin exercise, study real life American English to improve listening comprehension and American English pronunciation. Topic: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen.

This video introduces the topic of matching headings in reading comprehension. It explains the importance of understanding the main point of a paragraph and how to differentiate it from supporting points. It also provides tips on how to...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of elaborating on supporting details in persuasive writing. They discuss how elaboration helps the reader understand the argument and connect it back to the thesis statement. The teacher...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a comparative analysis of ‘Before You Were Mine’ and one other poem. Key learning points: - Context is a useful lens through which to consider the writer’s intentions and evaluate our interpretations of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Dickens critiques Victorian institutions and laws in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Key learning points: - There was no state support available for poor Victorians; they were forced to rely on charities and...

SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...

"Do you often need English for business meetings? If so, watch this lesson where I introduce 10 essential verbs with example sentences.



This is the first of 2 videos on this topic. The second video can be found...

This video will give you a sentence by sentence look at the introductory paragraph. In it you'll learn how to create an interesting title| an attention grabbing hook| a properly introduced subject| and a specific thesis statement. We'll...