Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
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]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:05]
Instructional Video
Other

Cult of Pedagogy (You Tube): Teaching Text Structures for Non Fiction Reading

9th - 10th Standards
This video from Jennifer Gonzalez's Cult of Pedagogy provides step-by-step instructions for guiding students to understand how to determine text structures.
Instructional Video4:48
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. [4:48]
Instructional Video
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Top 10 Essay Writing Dont's

3rd - 8th Standards
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.