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Learn Zillion: Create a Table of Contents for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to make a plan for writing an informational text by using a table of contents. [3:46]
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Learn Zillion: Group Facts and Evidence From Research Into Categories
In this lesson, you will learn how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. [4:29]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude an informational text by asking, "How will readers remember this information?" [5:07]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas in Informational Writing Using Headings
In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraphs to organize ideas by introducing headings. [5:09]
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Learn Zillion: Plan an Explanatory Paragraph Using a Graphic Organizer
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan an informational paragraph by completing a graphic organizer. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:22]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Information for an Essay Using a Graphic Organizer
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize information for an essay by using a graphic organizer. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:50]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs That Include Facts and Details
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft body paragraphs in a report by writing a topic sentence and giving supporting details. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:54]
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Learn Zillion: Analyze a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine what to write about by analyzing a writing prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:37]
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Learn Zillion: Revise an Informational Paragraph
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your writing by revising your draft. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:12]
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Learn Zillion: Write a 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. [4:56]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Topic by Rereading and Grouping Related Information
In this lesson you will learn how to develop a topic by rereading and grouping related information together in paragraphs.[6:14]
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Learn Zillion: Write Evidence to Support Your Answer in Your Own Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your answer by writing the evidence in your own words. [4:40]
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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...
Teaching Without Frills
Teaching Without Frills: Info Writing for Kids Episode 6: Writing a Closing
This video gives a quick overview about how to write an informational essay There are several episodes. Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.a; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.b; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.c;...
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Learn Zillion: Lesson Video: Use Technical Vocabulary in Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to expand the knowledge of an informational text by adding technical vocabulary. [4:41]
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Learn Zillion: Organize an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your research essay by using boxes and bullets.Slideshow includes a teaching rubric and tips for teachers. [4:58]
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Learn Zillion: Order the Information in Informational Writing
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?" [5:07]
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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]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Process Papers
This screencast lesson introduces process papers. W.11-12.2b Topic/support/aud