Instructional Video22:16
Curated Video

'A Midsummer Night's Dream': powerful topic sentences about Puck

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Puck is presented in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ using evaluative and well supported topic sentences. Key learning points: - Topic sentences state a paragraph’s main idea. - Evaluative topic sentences...
Instructional Video2:51
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3 Things Every IELTS Topic Sentence Needs

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:52
Oxford Comma

How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper

9th - 12th
A great thesis statement is nothing without paragraphs that prove it. Find out how topic sentences can support your thesis statement and set you up for strong body paragraphs.
Instructional Video10:30
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Crafting Clear Topic Sentences

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:07
Curated Video

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 Video6:30
Curated Video

TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph?



In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE...
Instructional Video21:44
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Revising topic sentences and selecting precise evidence from 'The Dark Lady'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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]...
Instructional Video8:48
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Creating Clear Introductions: Identifying and Supporting the Topic Sentence

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:26
Englishing

ESL writing - How to Write a GOOD Topic Sentence

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video0:23
Curated Video

GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Topic Sentence - 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 Video12:03
Curated Video

Do You Need a Topic Sentence in Writing Task 1? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1255

9th - Higher Ed
You've definitely heard us talk about topic sentences for Task 2. They are MUST for a 7 or higher. BUT, you also need to think about this for Task 1! Listen up today for a very important IELTS lesson.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

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 Video5:21
Curated Video

How to Structure a Persuasive Paragraph | EasyTeaching

6th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:24
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Body Paragraph of an Informative Text | EasyTeaching

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how to structure a body paragraph for an informative text. In this lesson, we break down the three essential parts of a body paragraph: the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.Discover how to write...
Instructional Video7:57
Englishing

How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph

9th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write a body paragraph of an opinion essay. He will focus on how to write a topic sentence, detail/supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence by looking at an easy essay.
Instructional Video4:03
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Developing Cohesive Paragraphs with Supporting Words and Phrases

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video8:56
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas into Paragraphs

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to revise their writing by organizing ideas into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences, indenting, and keeping related information together. The teacher provides...
Instructional Video22:04
Curated Video

Comparing texts about World War One using comparative topic sentences

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video21:32
Curated Video

Comparative paragraphs: 'The Silence of the Girls' and 'The Song of Achilles'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write a comparative paragraph which explores two extracts inspired by the same mythological character (Achilles). Key learning points: - The opening of a comparative paragraph could start with a topic sentence which...
Instructional Video5:05
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:40
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Providing Evidence

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video6:16
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay: Using Paragraph Form

K - 5th
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...