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Elements
New ReviewThe elements of a story that include the central idea and supporting details of a text.
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Constructing an argument about Othello as a tragic hero
Pupil outcome: I can construct a clear argument about Othello as a tragic hero. Key learning points: - Introductions could follow the three-part structure. - The thesis statement should address the writer's purpose or message, in...
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Analysing ideas of violence and honour in Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how violence and honour are presented in Act 3, Scene 1 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - Arguably, Shakespeare opens Act 3, Scene 1 with the expectation of violence through the pathetic fallacy...
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Comparing atmospheric settings in Stevenson's 'Jekyll and Hyde'
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how setting is used to create atmosphere in Chapter 5 of ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’. Key learning points: - Dr. Jekyll is hiding away in his laboratory when Utterson goes to visit him. -...
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Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing
Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Mr. Griot explains where to locate sources for research. He demonstrates taking notes, creating a graphic organizer, and writing a rough draft about baseball.
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Review for You: Elements and Sequence of Story
Mr. Griot reviews the character, setting and mood and also explains the importance of sequence of events.
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Nonfiction Expository Writing: Tigers
Mr. Griot describes how to write a nonfiction expository writing essay.
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Review for You: Story Elements
Mr. Griot demonstrates how to use story text as clues for making predictions and identifying main idea, supporting details, and story elements.
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How to Save Your Brain on IELTS Writing Task 2 - IELTS Energy Podcast 1317
Is it OK to come up with ideas while you write your task 2 essay? Or, should you only use the ideas you thought of in your brainstorm? Find out the answer today, and get insider tips from IELTS experts for the highest writing task 2 scores.
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Identify Informative Texts
The video “Identify Informative Texts” describes the characteristics of an informative text.
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Supporting the Main Idea –Informational
Supporting the Main Idea –Informational analyzes informational text by showing how paraphrasing and quotes support the main idea.
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Supporting the Main Idea- Literature
Supporting the Main Idea Literature analyzes literature by showing how examples of paraphrasing and quotes support the main idea about the text.
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Summarize a Scientific Text
A video entitled "Summarize a Scientific Text” which discusses how to identify the main idea and details of a scientific text.
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Identify Persuasive Texts
“Identify Persuasive Texts” identifies the characteristics of a persuasive writing piece.
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Main Idea Reading Strategy | Video Lessons
A video lesson teaching students to summarise and identify the main idea of fiction and non-fiction texts.
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WRITE AN AWESOME BODY PARAGRAPH: Strong Example of Argumentative Structure (3 EASY Steps)
Organizing a basic paragraph can be very difficult.....that is why I am here to help you write an awesome body paragraph! In this video, I provide a clear example of how to format and organize a paragraph for beginners in 3 easy steps....
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How to Choose Textual Evidence to Support Claim: Writing a Paragraph
In this video, I will show you how to find and choose textual evidence to support your claim. I review the purpose of quotes and the common mistakes to avoid. I walk you through an example and explain how to find credible evidence and...
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Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....
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IELTS Energy Podcast 966: 3 Steps for Perfect Writing Word Count
IELTS Energy Podcast 966: 3 Steps for Perfect Writing Word Count
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IELTS Energy Podcast 974: How Karen Conquered IELTS Like a Warrior
IELTS Energy Podcast 974: How Karen Conquered IELTS Like a Warrior
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Connecting Ideas in Writing: Using Transition Words
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect related ideas in writing by using transition words. The teacher goes through the process of identifying jumps in ideas within a paragraph and then demonstrates how to fix them using...