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Sophia: Body Paragraphs
This lesson introduces body paragraphs. [3:41] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.b
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Learn Zillion: Generate Topic Ideas for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [4:28]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis and Supporting Reasons
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]
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Learn Zillion: Connect Examples, Body Paragraphs, and Reasons With the Thesis
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your essay flow by connecting your examples, facts, and reasons to your thesis. [3:14]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas and Evidence for Responding to Constructed Response
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your evidence by writing supporting paragraphs. [5:31]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion to a Constructed Response
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a conclusion by summarizing, drawing a conclusion, and framing your response. [5:30]
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Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion Referring to "Big Ideas"
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [4:55]
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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: Organize the Body of an Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize the body of your essay by using boxes and bullets. [5:05]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your argumentative essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [5:35]
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Learn Zillion: Reading and Understanding a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to read and understand what a prompt requires by underlining key words and deciding if you need to write a narrative or an essay. [2:45]
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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [4:53]
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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: 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: Revising a Narrative Response for Clarity
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the topic by rereading and asking yourself, "Is this clear? Have I followed my roadmap?" [5:16]
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Learn Zillion: Identify the Different Parts of an Argumentative Essay
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]
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Learn Zillion: Elaborate on Supporting Details Using an Anecdote
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:13]
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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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Learn Zillion: Write the First Draft of an Informational Text
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]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]
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Learn Zillion: Using Paragraph Form
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]