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Using Transition Words to Connect Ideas in a Paragraph
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using transition words to connect ideas within a paragraph. They provide examples and guide students through a practice exercise to revise their own writing. The video emphasizes the...
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Adding Time Transitions to Improve Your Writing
Writers include transitions about the sequence of events to help their readers follow along. Let's practice adding transitions that reveal time.
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Revise Your Introduction: Grabbing Your Reader's Attention
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of revising introductions in order to grab the reader's attention. They provide a draft of a story and guide the viewer through the process of deleting unnecessary details to make the...
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Using Verbs in Different Moods to Engage Readers
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of verb moods and how they can be used to make writing more engaging. The video provides examples and practice exercises for identifying and using verbs in different moods, such as...
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Crafting Effective Opinion Statements
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing opinion statements that are not too narrow for the topic. The teacher explains the concept of narrowness and provides examples to help students understand. They...
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Mastering Object Pronouns in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using object pronouns properly in writing. They provide examples and strategies for determining which pronoun to use based on its position in the sentence. The teacher also guides...
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Connecting Ideas: Using Transition Words in Your Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect related ideas in writing by using transition words. The teacher provides an example of a paragraph and identifies areas where the flow between sentences is not smooth. They then...
Oxford Online English
English Sentence Structure - English Grammar Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about sentence structure in English. You’ll learn how to construct all kinds of sentences in English, from the simplest possible sentences, to long, complex sentences which contain many different ideas. In...
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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice: Strengthen Your Writing
This video is a teacher-led lesson on active voice in writing. The teacher explains the difference between active and passive voice, provides examples, and guides students through identifying and correcting passive voice sentences. The...
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Writing Effective Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of a strong topic sentence and provide step-by-step guidance on how to develop and support the topic...
Wonderscape
Kindergarten Prep: Basic Punctuation for New Readers and Writers
This program prepares kids for kindergarten by teaching them basic punctuation that is essential for new readers and writers. The functions of a period, question mark, exclamation point and comma are delightfully detailed by a hilarious...
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Understanding Idioms: Skeletons in the Closet
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "skeletons in one's closet" by using context clues. The teacher explains that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of each individual word, and...
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Understanding Idioms: Don't Burn Your Bridges
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to burn bridges" using context clues. The lesson emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the literal meaning of each word, and instead, learners should rely...
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Understanding Idioms: Being in Over Your Head
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to be in over one's head" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the individual words and encourages students to use...
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Consistency in Verb Tense: A Writing Lesson
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using consistent verb tense in writing. They provide examples and a step-by-step process for identifying and correcting verb tense errors. The video also includes practice exercises...
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Understanding and Using Simple Verb Tenses
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the three simple verb tenses: present, past, and future. It teaches viewers how to form and use these tenses by identifying the verbs in each sentence.
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Writing a Topic Sentence: Combining Question Parts with the Big Idea
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a topic sentence by combining question parts with the main idea. The teacher emphasizes the importance of using question parts in the answer to provide clarity and direction to the reader....
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Brainstorming Ideas for a Writing Prompt
In this video lesson, students will learn how to brainstorm ideas for a writing prompt. The teacher guides them through the process of rereading the prompt, thinking of possible story ideas, and making a list of at least five ideas. This...
Wonderscape
Understanding Abstract Nouns: What They Are and How to Use Them
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of abstract nouns and how they differ from concrete nouns. Abstract nouns are ideas or feelings that cannot be seen or touched, such as knowledge, generosity, and sadness. The teacher also...
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Understanding Verbs: Identifying Actions and States of Being
In this video, students will learn how to identify verbs by recognizing actions or states of being in sentences. The lesson explains the common mistake of mistaking nouns for verbs and emphasizes the importance of understanding what a...
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Varying Sentence Lengths
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of varying sentence lengths and structures in writing to keep the reader engaged. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises using conjunctions to combine sentences and make...
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Learning about Pronouns and Their Functions in a Sentence
This video is a beginner's guide to pronouns and their functions in a sentence. The instructor explains what pronouns are, how they replace nouns, and how they help make writing smoother and less repetitive. The video covers both subject...
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Expanding Sentences with Prepositional Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to use prepositional phrases to add details and visual imagery to writing. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to help students understand and apply this concept.
Press Association
No ‘quick fix’ to tackling prisons overcrowding crisis – Home Secretary
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says she has inherited UK prisons in crisis from the Tories, as ministers are reportedly deciding whether to free inmates after less than half of their sentence to ease pressure on cell space.
Prime Minister...