Instructional Video1:59
Teaching Without Frills

Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Rough Draft and Closing

K - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write a rough draft and end with a closing or conclusion.
Instructional Video4:54
Curated Video

Mackinac Island: The Rough Draft

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models how to write a rough draft of an informative essay.
Instructional Video5:08
Curated Video

Biography:Writing the Rough Draft

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models how to use the information he researched for a biography to write the first draft of his biography.
Instructional Video4:59
Bill Carmody

The Process of Writing a Long Report

Higher Ed
This video provides a step-by-step guide on the process of writing a long report. It covers topics such as choosing a relevant topic, conducting research, writing a thesis statement, preparing an outline, drafting, revising and editing,...
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

K - 8th
Mr. Griot explains where to locate sources for research. He demonstrates taking notes, creating a graphic organizer, and writing a rough draft about baseball.
Instructional Video4:58
Curated Video

The Friendly Letter

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes the characteristics of a friendly letter. He also models writing a rough draft of a friendly letter.
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

Crafting the Perfect Cover Letter: Tips for Success

6th - Higher Ed
In this video transcript, the importance of creating an effective cover letter to accompany a resume is emphasized. The video provides practical tips for crafting a strong cover letter, such as gathering all necessary information,...
Instructional Video5:42
Curated Video

Can’t Get Enough of That Zoo

K - 8th
Mr. Griot teaches how to use graphic organizers to organize his ideas and write a rough draft of a personal narrative.
Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

Review for You: Writing Personal Narratives

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the characteristics of a personal narrative. He then shows how graphic organizers are helpful when writing a personal narrative. He reviews the steps that should be followed to move a story from the planning stage to...
Instructional Video5:56
Curated Video

Mr. Griot and the Classic Car Show

K - 8th
Mr. Griot writes a news article for the local newspaper. He decides what to write about and creates a rough draft. Then he edits the rough draft using the Proofreading Checklist.
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Polishing Your Writing: Editing and Revising Tips

9th - Higher Ed
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to polish and refine your writing before submission. It emphasizes the importance of editing for surface-level errors like spelling and punctuation, as well as revising for deeper elements...
Instructional Video5:55
Curated Video

Wish You Could Have Been Here

K - 8th
Mr. Griot provides guidance through the process of editing and revising a friendly letter, writing the final draft, and correctly addressing an envelope.
Instructional Video5:42
Curated Video

Triumph Despite Adversity: Helen Keller and Franklin D. Roosevelt

K - 8th
Mr. Griot writes a comparison and contrast essay detailing the similarities and differences between Helen Keller and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Instructional Video4:32
Curated Video

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Final Copy

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the rough draft he wrote about baseball. Then he uses a rubric to evaluate his work. Once he edits and corrects the paper, he writes a final copy of the research report about baseball.
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

Review for You:Compare and Contrast Essay

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews the definitions of the words compare and contrast and discusses the steps to take when planning, organizing, and writing a comparison and contrast essay.
Instructional Video5:52
Curated Video

Stretch’s New Bicycle

K - 8th
Mr. Griot works to create his own fable. Then he edits the story and creates a final copy of the fable.
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Rough Draft of a Narrative Story in Complete Sentences

2nd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a rough draft of a narrative reading response by using your planning chart to write the events of the story in complete sequenced sentences. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:51]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a First Draft of an Informational Text

6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:56]
Instructional Video4:52
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write the First Draft of an Informational Text

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:52]
Instructional Video4:36
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft an Opening with an Engaging Story

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft an engaging opening by writing a story that connects to your opinion. [4:36]