In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by explaining why your opinion matters. [4:50]

In this lesson, you will generate a storyline by making a web of middle/end ideas and choosing the one you can picture best in your head. [3:44]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the topic by rereading and asking yourself, "Is this clear? Have I followed my roadmap?" [5:16]

In this lesson, you will learn how to correct grammar and spelling mistakes in your writing by rereading and fixing mistakes as you find them. [5:02]

In this lesson, you will learn how to expand the knowledge of an informational text by adding technical vocabulary. [4:41]

In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your persuasive speech by rereading to make sure your evidence supports your thesis statement. [5:12]

In this lesson, you will learn how to connect ideas in a text by using example, addition, contrast, and concession transitions. [5:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. [3:11]

In this video, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "the pot calling the kettle black" by using context clues. [4:58]

In this video, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "to swallow hook, line, and sinker" by using context clues. [4:54]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it. [4:34]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "thorn in my side" by using context clues. [4:10]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "hit the nail on the head" by using context clues. [4:44]

In this lesson, you will learn how to add to your current research by reading new texts with your burning questions in mind. [5:20]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [6:30]

In this lesson, you will learn how to generate burning questions to guide your research by asking, "What do I want to know more about?" [5:02]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]

In this lesson, you will learn how to collect evidence to support your thesis by using observations, statistics, quotations, personal interviews, and questions. [4:41]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [6:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]

In this lesson, you will learn how to collect evidence that supports your thesis by using a variety of properly cited resources. [4:52]

Students will be able to clarify how each piece of evidence supports the reason by writing sentences explaining each piece of evidence. [5:28]

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." [5:17]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:13]