May Arkwright Hutton may not be a familiar name to some but she played a major role in Idaho's Suffrage Movement. An entrepreneur, Hutton used her wealth to promote suffrage. A short video introduces viewers to the work of this...

In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]

A mini video lesson on using an anchor chart to plan a persuasive writing project. At the end of the lesson the students have developed a powerful plan via a graphic organizer to guide them through their writing task.

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [5:02]

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to take a position on a prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. [5:53]

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. [3:58]

In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by leaving your reader with a "NIP." [5:25]

In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]

In this lesson, you will learn how to prove your point by adding true examples. [4:24]

In this lesson, you will learn how to reconsider the order of your paragraphs by determining a logical and connected journey of thought. [5:45]

Write opinions that can be supported with facts. [7:24]

In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your response for an opinion piece by rereading the text and formulating an opinion. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:01]

This lesson takes students through a revision process focused on correct use of facts and opinions. [8:08]

Writers organize information to make their writing clear. Let's practice revising our writing to make sure our ideas are grouped properly into paragraphs. [10:47]

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to support reasons with details in an opinion piece by rereading and grouping related ideas together. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:04]

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by three reasons. [4:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question. [4:47]

In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to relate the conclusion of a persuasive letter to your opinion by reviewing why your reasons support your opinion and make it convincing. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:15]