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Learn Zillion: Order the Paragraphs in an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to order the points of your essay by asking yourself, "What does my reader need to know first?" [4:46]
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Learn Zillion: Use Diagrams and Graphic Aids to Understand a Text's Meaning
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand complex text by using information presented in a graphic aid. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [5:39]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce a Topic Clearly
Writers introduce a topic clearly. Let's practice introducing a topic by describing it using background information. [11:51]
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Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas in Informational Writing
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...
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Learn Zillion: Develop and Organize Supporting Ideas in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting reasons by using boxes and bullets. [4:32]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]
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Teaching Without Frills: Informational Writing for Kids: Writing a Draft
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]