In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]

In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about invasive species with a focus on using transitions to connect ideas across and within paragraphs. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and...

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting reasons by using boxes and bullets. [4:32]

In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm persuasive topics by exploring life obstacles. [4:53]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop essay points by writing your thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance. [3:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft an engaging opening by writing a story that connects to your opinion. [4:36]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by explaining why your opinion matters. [4:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [6:27]

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.

Start organizing and writing facts for an informational piece. Use headings to organize all of the facts that go together, and draw and label pictures that go with each section. [2:20]