Thoughtful Learning
Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Medium connects the sender of a message to the receiver of the message. A short video focuses on the importance of choosing the appropriate medium to send different types of messages, a medium appropriate to all aspects of a situation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Issues With Conclusions
This video lesson focuses on common issues with conclusions such as simply restating the thesis and summarizing the research. Starting with a simple conclusion, she shows its issues and discusses how to make it show the impact of what...
eSpark Learning
E Spark Learning: Textual Evidence Instructional Video (7.R1.1)
This video shows an example of how to draw conclusions from an informative text and back it up with evidence from the text. [6:02]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Conclusions
This video lesson focuses on writing strong conclusions through strategies such as restating your thesis, summarizing your support, and calling the reader to action. It also discusses things a writer should avoid doing. [4:15]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Conversations in Literature
A series of 8 instructional videos, each about 60 minutes in length, designed to model effective reading habits through envisionment building. Topics include Responding As Readers, Envisioning, Stepping In, Moving Through, Rethinking,...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draw Inferences From the Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to make a valid inference by analyzing parts of a text. [5:27]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Claim
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate a precise claim by analyzing your text and notes for reasons and evidence. [7:29]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph That Supports Information Presented
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a concluding paragraph that supports the information presented by reviewing the topic of the essay in order to articulate its significance. [7:35]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Strong Concluding Paragraph
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong concluding paragraph by rephrasing your thesis and significant claims. [5:29]
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Learn Zillion: Video: Use Text Evidence to Make Inferences About a Text's Meaning
In this video, you will learn how to understand the broader implications of a text by making good inferences about strong and thorough textual evidence. [6:07]
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Learn Zillion: Provide an Effective Conclusion
In this lesson, you will learn how to provide an effective conclusion by analyzing your thesis and body paragraphs. [8:19]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your argumentative essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [5:35]
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Learn Zillion: Draw Inferences From the Text Using Key Details and Evidence
In this video, you will learn how to make inferences by examining key phrases and clues within a text. [6:51]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Inferences
This video lesson focuses on inferences including the definition, how to determine the strength of an inference, and the role of inferences in writing. [5:47] RL.9-10.1, RL. 11-12, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1 textual evidence and inferences
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Make Inferences Using Textual Evidence'
In this lesson, you will learn how to make inferences by reading between the lines. [3:31]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a concluding paragraph for your essay by summarizing your argument, identifying a solution, and stating the consequence of inaction. [4:48]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a body paragraph by stating your reasons and supporting them with evidence based on the text. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:57]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs for an informational text by re-writing facts in complete sentences and using an explaining voice. [5:16]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a conclusion that will leave your reader thinking by explaining what will happen when changes are made. [3:36]
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Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by introducing and explaining your evidence while using transitions between sentences and paragraphs. [4:53]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Paragraph Form in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [7:46]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs That Include Facts and Details
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs in a report by writing a topic sentence and giving supporting details. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:54]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Develop a Topic by Rereading and Grouping Related Information
In this lesson you will learn how to develop a topic by rereading and grouping related information together in paragraphs.[6:14]