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Whip up a Storm of Writing Ideas
Need a key to unlock writer's block? Introduce your writers to four easy steps that will release them from their mental prison. The brainstorming worksheet, designed to set free their imaginations, even has an answer key.
Curated OER
IELTS Writing Essays 7
Lewis continues his look at persuasive strategies in writing, especially as they pertain to the IELTS essay. The focus narrows in even more on conjunctions and logic. Typical errors are shown.
Curated OER
IELTS Writing Essays 6
Be more persuasive with these strategies! Specific to the IELTS essay, Robert Lewis talks about persuasive techniques, such as using reason and appeal to authority, and how to apply them to your writing.
Crash Course
Crash Course Media Literacy #6: Influence and Persuasion
We've mentioned already that there's a lot of money in media and a huge chunk of that money is spent on trying to get you to do something - buy something, vote a certain way, change a behavior. How does advertising work? And what's the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Political Cartoons
Students take a look at the persuasive techniques used in political cartoons, then answer questions to reinforce the concept. [3:39]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Science of Getting a 'Yes'
In this segment, Ira talks with a social psychologist about persuasion, and psychological tricks for helping you get what you want.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Persuasion, Energy, and Behavior
When thinking about energy efficiency, how much emphasis should be put on human behavior rather than technology?