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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Hypothetical Examples

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to clarify and elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the importance of making it easy for the reader to understand the argument and provide hypothetical examples to...
Instructional Video4:52
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Elaborating on Supporting Details: Writing Hypothetical Examples

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:13
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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Anecdotes

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:02
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Precise Detail in Reading Responses Part 1 - Explained

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video5:03
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Using Anecdotes in Persuasive Writing

K - 5th
This video is a lesson on how to elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing by using anecdotes. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate anecdotes into an essay, emphasizing the need for true stories and...
Instructional Video5:13
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Connecting Ideas in Writing: Using Transition Words

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect related ideas in writing by using transition words. The teacher goes through the process of identifying jumps in ideas within a paragraph and then demonstrates how to fix them using...
Instructional Video4:19
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Appropriate Fake Support for IELTS Writing Task 2

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn how and when to include appropriate fake support for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays.







First of all, let’s establish that, when possible, using real ideas for examples and...
Instructional Video5:02
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WRITE AN AWESOME BODY PARAGRAPH: Strong Example of Argumentative Structure (3 EASY Steps)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Organizing a basic paragraph can be very difficult.....that is why I am here to help you write an awesome body paragraph! In this video, I provide a clear example of how to format and organize a paragraph for beginners in 3 easy...
Instructional Video5:07
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Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....
Instructional Video5:21
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How to Make Sure Your Evidence Proves Your Point in Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that your evidence supports your point when writing to a prompt. They guide the viewer through the process of identifying the topic sentence, analyzing the supporting detail, and...
Instructional Video5:31
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Connecting Ideas: Using Transition Words in Your Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect related ideas in writing by using transition words. The teacher provides an example of a paragraph and identifies areas where the flow between sentences is not smooth. They then...
Instructional Video5:50
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Connecting Ideas in Writing: Using Transitions for Coherence and Persuasion

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video30:35
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Planning and writing website content

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video25:54
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Preparing a speech about supporting Victorian working class children

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can create a detailed plan for my argument about support for Victorian working class children. Key learning points: - Topic sentences should outline the specific argument that will be covered in a section of our speech....
Instructional Video23:34
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Exploring Mr Utterson's dream in Stevenson's 'Jekyll and Hyde'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can analyse the dream settings in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. Key learning points: - Mr. Utterson’s dream is full of images of evil and violence. - Stevenson writes the dream sequence in quick moving prose to mimic the shifting...
Instructional Video20:41
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Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write an analytical essay that answers the question ‘How does Shakespeare present Prospero’s treatment of Caliban as cruel?’ in 'The Tempest'. Key learning points: - A thesis statement summarises the overall argument...
Instructional Video23:43
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Essay writing: selecting and exploring quotes from 'Animal Farm'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can select quotes that are analytically rich and explore textual details in full. Key learning points: - Quotes should be judiciously chosen. - Single paragraph outlines can be used to practice finding supporting...
Instructional Video20:59
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Writing analytically about Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo and love

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can create a thesis statement and topic sentences to explain how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings about love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - A thesis statement is an overarching argument and should...
Instructional Video30:03
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Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description - Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs,...
Instructional Video4:34
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Organizing Pre Writing Notes to Answer a Writing Prompt

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize pre-writing notes to answer a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of using a plan and identifying the most important supporting details. The teacher provides an example of...
Instructional Video21:03
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Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can plan a letter using single paragraph outlines with a focus on using credible statistics, direct address and figurative language. Key learning points: - An open letter is written to a particular person or group but...
Instructional Video4:23
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Writing a Strong Response: Combining Prompt, Answer, and Evidence

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to respond to an open-ended prompt by combining wording from the prompt, your answer, and evidence. The teacher guides the students through the steps of analyzing the prompt, finding evidence,...
Instructional Video7:46
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Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:55
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Brainstorming Opinion Topics: Finding Your Voice in Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with a topic for opinion writing. They emphasize the importance of brainstorming ideas and choosing a topic that the writer feels strongly about. The teacher provides examples and a...