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English Essentials - Nailing Non-fiction - 'Big Picture' Questions in Non-fiction Texts (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Welcome back to Nailing Non-Fiction! Join us for a fun but rigorous lesson on the different text types that comprise the genre of Non-Fiction. We’ll discuss informative and persuasive texts and how composers use language to achieve their...
Language Tree
Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 3
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
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How to Structure a Persuasive Paragraph | EasyTeaching
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. When we write a body paragraph, we must begin with a topic...
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Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Writing explains the concept of persuasive by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of persuasive text.
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Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...
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Persuasive Language Part 1 | Persuasive Writing
In Part 1 of this series, four common persuasive language devices are explained: emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader and asking rhetorical questions. Part 2 • Persuasive Langua... (using evidence, repetition, adjectives &...
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Persuasive Language Part 2 | Persuasive Writing
In Part 2 of this series, four more common persuasive language devices are explained: using evidence, repetition, adjectives & adverbs and alliteration. Part 1 • Persuasive Langua... (emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader...
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English Essentials - Nailing Nonfiction – Analysing 'Politics and the English Language' (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll put all our non-fiction know-how into practice! We’ll apply what we’ve learnt about techniques in previous Nailing Non-Fiction lessons to George Orwell’s ‘Politics and the English Language’. Using our unique...
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Writing to Persuade Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - Persuasive letters have distinctive linguistic features in order to achieve their purpose. - An adverbial complex sentence is a main clause...
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Strengthening Your Argument with a Formal Writing Style
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of maintaining a formal writing style in arguments to enhance credibility. They provide examples and explanations of how to revise informal language, eliminate contractions, and choose...
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English Essentials - Nailing Non-Fiction - 'Big Picture' Questions to Ask in Non-fiction Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Join us in our first lesson on Nailing Non-fiction!. This lesson will unpack the ‘big picture’ questions you need to ask when analysing non-fiction texts. Come and learn about different types of non-fiction texts. You’ll discover that...
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Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed. - Flattery, presumption and...
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Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques
Pupil outcome: I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to persuade or convince the reader to change their mind or behaviour....
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Connecting Ideas in Persuasive Writing: Using Transitions
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect ideas in a text using example, addition, and contrast transitions. The goal of persuasive writing is to make it easy for the reader to understand and agree with the argument. Transitions...
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Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can write the first paragraph of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - A persuasive letter is written mainly in the present tense, including the simple, progressive and perfect present forms. - Persuasive letters...
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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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Connecting Ideas in Writing: Using Transitions for Coherence and Persuasion
This video teaches students how to effectively connect their ideas in persuasive writing using example, addition, contrast, and concession transitions. By learning to use these transitions, students can make their arguments easier to...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Top 10 Shakespearian Insults | BOOK | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Top 10 Shakespearian Insults | BOOK | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen What’s So Special About Shakespeare?’, published by Walker Books. You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Top 5 Everyday Phrases from Shakespeare | BOOK | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Top 5 Everyday Phrases from Shakespeare | BOOK | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael RosenWhat’s So Special About Shakespeare?’, published by Walker Books. You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks...
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Writing part one of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the first part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The purpose of the main body is to clearly state the writer’s most persuasive points. - Using a...
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Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text
Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text. Key learning points: - An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about. - Flattery and presumption are...
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Editing the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can edit the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve your writing and make necessary corrections. - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation...
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Editing a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can edit a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of improving writing to ensure text flow and overall quality. - Editing involves making improvements to a piece of writing...