This video lesson focuses on common issues with conclusions such as simply restating the thesis and summarizing the research. Starting with a simple conclusion, she shows its issues and discusses how to make it show the impact of what...

This video lesson focuses on the paragraph; it defines paragraph; explains how it transitions from the previous paragraph, develops the new thought of the topic sentence, and transitions to the next paragraph. It uses an example from...

This video lesson focuses on paragraph size; paragraph size depends on units of ideas. Keep the reader in mind, and vary paragraph lengths. Real Player is required.

This video lesson focuses on writing a thesis statement for a process analysis paper. It includes the requirements for all thesis statements, the need to break down the process and evaluate it, a generic thesis starting point, and then...

This screencast focuses on how to write effect body paragraphs including the following: purpose, general outline, background information, topic sentence, multiple pieces of supporting evidence, analysis of the evidence, and conclusion...

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]

This video lesson focuses on writing strong conclusions through strategies such as restating your thesis, summarizing your support, and calling the reader to action. It also discusses things a writer should avoid doing. [4:15]

A video lesson explaining the purpose and structure of a conclusion to an essay. [4:39]

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]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. [4:28]

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]

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;...

In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by using the reverse funnel method. [5:04]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the purpose of an essay by using the action verbs and the subject in a prompt. [3:53]

Writers use an introduction to organize the ideas that follow. Let's practice organizing the ideas within a paragraph according to the paragraph's introduction. [7:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write the sub-points for your thesis statement by turning the argument into a why question. [3:26]

This lesson introduces process papers.

This lesson discusses improve a conclusion through revision. [18:45]