Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them clearly what you will be arguing. [7:39]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your persuasive opinion essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [6:50]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay by narrowing your topic. [4:47]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft an Opening Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question. [4:47]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to clearly introduce a point of view in a persuasive letter by organizing different pieces of information into an introduction. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:19]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:05]
Other
Cult of Pedagogy (You Tube): Teaching Text Structures for Non Fiction Reading
This video from Jennifer Gonzalez's Cult of Pedagogy provides step-by-step instructions for guiding students to understand how to determine text structures.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Narrative Writing Topics
In this lesson, you will learn how to focus ideas on a topic by making a list. [5:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. [4:48]
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Top 10 Essay Writing Dont's
This animation features the concept of essay writing and makes recommendations of do's and don'ts to improve the quality of the writing. 3:37sec.