Yossarian the Grammarian
Sentence Diagramming 13: Participial Phrases and Standalone Participles
There seems to be quite a bit of confusion about when to add, and when not to add commas when working with independent and subordinate clauses. Learn about the rules in this video lesson. [4:38]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Argumentative Papers
This video lesson explains the purpose of argumentative papers and the construction of paper as follows: thesis states claim, evidence supports claim, identify counterargument, evidence refutes counterargument, and conclusion restates...
Leaf Group
Classroom: How to Write a Paragraph
In this video Laura Turner explains how to write a paragraph; like a mini essay it requires a single subject and include an introduction sentence, a body, and a closing sentence. [1:08]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Cohesive Body Paragraphs Using Supporting Words and Phrases
In this lesson, you will learn how to write cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. [4:03]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a concluding paragraph for your essay by summarizing your argument, identifying a solution, and stating the consequence of inaction. [4:48]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs by introducing and explaining your evidence while using transitions between sentences and paragraphs. [4:53]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Explain Cause and Effect Relationships
Writers clearly explain cause and effect relationships in their writing. Let's practice making cause and effect relationships obvious by using transition words and phrases. [5:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Draft Body Paragaphs for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs for an argumentative essay by introducing evidence and explaining how it supports your thesis. [4:56]
Other
8th Grade Ela: Argumentative Writing
This Slide Player provides a video and slideshow lesson from the instructor Arleen Richards. She provides the steps for writing an argumentative essay. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.a; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1.b;...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Connect Ideas in an Essay Using Transition Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect ideas in a text by using example, addition, and contrast transitions. [4:40]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Clarity: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the goal of clarity in writing. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Clarity." W.11-12.2c Transition/Cohesion
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Key Elements
This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in cause and effect papers.