In this video, the teacher explains the importance of clear introductions in writing and provides strategies for eliminating unnecessary information. The teacher uses the analogy of a table, with the topic sentence as the tabletop and...

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...

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....

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 transcript, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences and avoiding cramming too much...

Pupil outcome: I can write an excellent narrative using an emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions. Key learning points: - Narratives that try to tell too much story are often unsuccessful - Using an emotion-led narrative will help...

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...

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 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...

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...

In this video, the teacher explains how to develop well-written and cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. They emphasize the importance of presenting related ideas and evidence in a paragraph that flows nicely and...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an effective persuasive speech. Key learning points: - Single paragraph outlines can be used to create effective plans. - Topic and concluding sentences should use rhetorical devices carefully for...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can structure a conceptual argument about the theme of appearances and reality in ‘Othello’. Key learning points: - Critically evaluative thesis statements can be developed using 'whilst', 'not only' and 'crucially'. -...

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 comparative topic sentences about two texts which focus on the same event - World War One. Key learning points: - Comparing one text to another can often help you evaluate it more clearly. - You can compare...

Pupil outcome: I can write a convincing analytical response about the Ghost of Christmas Past. Key learning points: - Context should be integrated into your argument to support your ideas and opinions about the writer’s intentions. - An...

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.

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...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an extended and developed response about ‘An Inspector Calls’. Key learning points: - Use the essay question as a planning tool by annotating its keywords. - It's helpful to create a detailed plan...

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...

Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my paragraphs using a range of supporting detail. Key learning points: - Topic sentences should have a clear focus and use discourse markers to contextualise the section of the novella. - Clear discourse...