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...

In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...

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...

In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about what a thesis statement is. He will list the parts of a good thesis statement and the things to avoid when writing a thesis statement. He will provide with an exercise taken from owl.excelsior.edu....

In this video, I explain an 8-step process to writing an essay about your New Year's resolutions. I will guide you through every step of the way. From writing your thesis and paragraphs to wrapping up your conclusion.

In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.

Sentence variety reduces repetition in a piece of writing and emphasizes important points in the text. Sentence variety can be introduced to the beginning of sentences by starting a sentence with an adverb, starting a sentence with a...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my comparative essay writing skills whilst writing about poems from the Power and Conflict anthology.

Key learning po
ints:
- Topic sentences must be comparative when compar
ing texts.
-...

Pupil outcome: I can write an successful answer comparing two poems from the Worlds and Lives anthology. Key learning points: - Topic sentences must be comparative when comparing texts. - Comparisons should be made between ideas,...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - Topic sentences must be comparative when comparing texts. - Comparisons should be made between ideas, intentions, themes and messages....

Pupil outcome: I can develop my explanations in order to effectively put my ideas about Akala's 'The Dark Lady' across to the reader. Key learning points: - Good analytical paragraphs begin with a clear topic sentence, supported by a...

In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to improve a draft by using supporting phrases. The lesson emphasizes the importance of not simply plugging in evidence from an outline, but rather crafting a strong and cohesive...

Do you know how to write a good paragraph in English? In this lesson, Mr. P. will show you how by producing an easy example paragraph, and going over step by step. At the end of the video, he will give you the most important tips to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...

In this lesson you can learn how to write an essay for the Cambridge FCE exam, step by step.

You’ll see exactly what to do at each stage and how to get the best possible s
core.
There are four steps to the writing...

In this lesson, you can learn how to write an IELTS task 2 essay.

Task two in the IELTS writing exam is the biggest challenge in IELTS for many students. You have 40 minutes to write an essay, which could be on almost...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write an interesting essay that fully addresses the prompt. They emphasize the importance of including a conclusion that reminds the reader of the main points discussed. The teacher provides...

Pupil outcome: I can write concise and developed comparisons of writers' attitudes. Key learning points: - A key characteristic of concise writing is specific and precise word choices. - Adjectives can be used to add detail to your...

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...

A hook or attention grabber is the first sentence in an academic essay. At the beginning of the lesson, Mr. P. will list the different parts of an essay. Then, Mr. P. will introduce four tips on how to write a good hook in order to grab...

In this video, the teacher explains the difference between fact and opinion and guides students in revising their opinion statements to focus on the topic rather than themselves. The teacher provides examples and encourages critical...

In this video, Mr. P. will discuss the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing, by giving easy examples taken from the book Writing - A journey by Faigley and Rubens. He will provide tips on how to improve your writing and avoid...

This video will give you a sentence by sentence look at the introductory paragraph. In it you'll learn how to create an interesting title| an attention grabbing hook| a properly introduced subject| and a specific thesis statement. We'll...

This video builds on the previous video on Sentence Completion in the SAT. This is part 4 from the series 'Critical Reading & Writing'.