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Learn Zillion: Plan a Response to an Opinion Piece by Rereading

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Group Related Information Together

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Recognize and Correct Run on Sentences

4th Standards
Writers use complete sentences to make their writing clear and professional. Let's practice finding and correcting the type of run-on sentence known as the "comma splice." [7:58]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Support Reasons With Details From a Text

4th - 5th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Provide a Satisfying Conclusion to a Story

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to provide a satisfying conclusion to your story by ending with the character's feelings and their response to what happened in the story. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:50]
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Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Argumentative Essay

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay by narrowing your topic. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for an Opinion Letter

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Opening Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Use Supporting Phrases in an Opinion Letter

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]
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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]
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Conclusion to a Persuasive Letter

4th Standards
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]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion to an Informational Essay

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by relating your conclusion to the information presented. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:25]
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Learn Zillion: Revise an Informational Paragraph

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your writing by revising your draft. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:12]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Learn Zillion: Recognize Sentence Fragments and Produce Complete Sentences

4th Standards
Writers produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting sentence fragments. Let's practice making sure each of our sentences has a subject and a predicate. [9:49]
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Learn Zillion: Use Prepositional Phrases to Expand Sentences

4th Standards
Writers add prepositional phrases to add details to their sentences. Let's expand our sentences by adding prepositional phrases. [7:52]