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Wonderscape

Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video
University of North Carolina

Understanding Assignments

9th - Higher Ed Standards
In high school and college, most writing assignments go beyond simple questions such as "What is your favorite moment from childhood?" To help writers understand complex writing assignments, a short video from a larger series offers a...
Instructional Video
University of North Carolina

Comparing/Contrasting

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Comparing and contrasting goes beyond beyond obvious differences—it includes critical thinking skills, too! Through a short video, writers learn how to organize ideas within a compare/contrast paper. The video highlights different styles...