Instructional Video4:04
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Determine a Research Question

3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine your research question by reviewing your notes and asking, "What do I want to teach others?" [4:04]
Instructional Video4:43
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]
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 Video3:46
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis and Supporting Reasons

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop essay points by writing your thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance. [3:46]
Instructional Video3:14
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Connect Examples, Body Paragraphs, and Reasons With the Thesis

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your essay flow by connecting your examples, facts, and reasons to your thesis. [3:14]
Instructional Video4:39
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Thesis Statement

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]
Instructional Video7:14
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Using Paragraph Form

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]
Instructional Video3:58
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop Supporting Evidence for a Persuasive Letter

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop strong supporting evidence by including cause and effect. [3:58]
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]
Instructional Video1:42
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Barking Up the Wrong Tree"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" by looking at a cartoon. [1:42]
Instructional Video1:45
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Bend Over Backwards"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "bend over backwards" by looking at a cartoon. [1:45]
Instructional Video1:57
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Get on the Bandwagon"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "get on the bandwagon" by looking at a cartoon. [1:57]
Instructional Video1:59
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Go Against the Grain"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "go against the grain" by looking at a comic strip. [1:59]
Instructional Video1:48
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Go Out on a Limb"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "go out on a limb," by looking at a cartoon. [1:48]
Instructional Video1:49
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "Icing on the Cake"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "icing on the cake," by looking at a cartoon. [1:49]
Instructional Video1:39
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Understand Figurative Language: "On the Fence"

6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, "on the fence," by looking at a cartoon. [1:39]
Instructional Video4:13
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Form Regular Verbs'

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to form past tense verbs by adding -ed. [4:13]
Instructional Video4:43
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas Chronologically for a Narrative

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [4:43]
Instructional Video4:04
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Planning a Narrative Response to a Prompt

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will plan your writing by using boxes and bullets to organize each part of your narrative. [4:04]
Instructional Video5:46
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Narrative Writing Topics

2nd - 4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to focus ideas on a topic by making a list. [5:46]
Instructional Video5:03
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Deliver a Persuasive Speech to an Audience

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to present your persuasive speech by keeping your pace, volume and pauses in check. [5:03]
Instructional Video4:06
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for an Argumentative Essay

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]
Instructional Video5:27
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Connecting Ideas With Transition Words

2nd - 4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect the parts of your persuasive speech by considering transition words. [5:27]
Instructional Video5:38
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Add Details About Characters in Narrative Writing

2nd - 4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by adding details about the characters. [5:38]