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Classroom: How to Write a Paragraph

9th - 10th Standards
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write a paragraph; like a mini essay it requires a single subject and include an introduction sentence, a body, and a closing sentence. [1:08]
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Classroom: How to Write an Academic Movie Review

9th - 10th Standards
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write a movie review including being open to the film, beginning with positive points, and noting all of the elements of the film. [2:54]
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E How: How to Write a Persuasive Essay

9th - 10th Standards
This is a YouTube video about how to write a persuasive essay. [2:02]
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E How: How to Write a Bibliography

9th - 10th Standards
In this video Laura Turner offers tips on how to write a bibliography. [2:50]
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E How: How to Write an Ode

9th - 10th
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write an ode, a poem that raises up a person or object on a pedestal. She explains the format. [2:55]
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E How: How to Write a Poem in Iambic Pentameter

9th - 10th
In this video Laura Turner explains iambic pentameter including the metrical feet, rhyme scheme, and rhythm. [1:33]
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Classroom: How to Write a Cause & Effect Essay

9th - 10th
In this video Laura Turner discusses how to write a cause and effect essay by first listing all the causes and the effects. [1:28]
Instructional Video
Leaf Group

Classroom: How to Write a Position Paper

9th - 10th Standards
In this article Laura Turner explains how to write a position paper, a paper in which one takes a stand on one side of a topic and builds a case for it with factual information. [1:03]
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Classroom: How to Write a Proposal

9th - 10th
In this video Laura Turner discusses how to write a proposal; she focuses on writing a grant proposal. [2:49]