Instructional Video28:00
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Bullet points

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use bullet points to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text. Key learning points: - Bullet points are useful to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text. - Bullet points space information...
Instructional Video28:46
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Colons: second function

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the colon to introduce an explanation. Key learning points: - A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A colon is always placed after a main clause. - A colon can introduce an explanation...
Instructional Video29:42
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Writing further specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘habitat’ and ‘diet’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as the section...
Instructional Video29:12
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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about macaroni penguins, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and...
Instructional Video29:31
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Exploring cohesive devices in non-chronological reports

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify cohesive devices that are used in a non-chronological report about a shark. Key learning points: - Text cohesion refers to how a text flows together to maintain the interest of the reader. - We can improve...
Instructional Video30:33
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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as...
Instructional Video31:10
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Three sentence types

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can say and write three different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - There are four types of simple sentence: statement, question, command and...
Instructional Video32:46
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Writing the introduction to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem. Key learning points: - The introduction to a persuasive letter will primarily focus on summarising the purpose of the letter. -...
Instructional Video31:36
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Writing the second half of the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of the climax and resolution of ‘Beowulf and the dragon’, using a range of cohesive devices to connect ideas and using techniques to increase pace and tension. Key learning points: - Writing is...
Instructional Video34:42
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Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Oral rehearsal is an important step in the...
Instructional Video35:43
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Un viaje escolar: irregular preterite stems, preterite 'ir', 'hacer'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use irregular verbs in the preterite when talking about a school trip. Key learning points: - Knowing a word means you can understand it in listening and reading but also use it in speaking and writing. - Formation...
Instructional Video7:02
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Expanding Sentences {Sentence Writing}

K - 3rd
In this video, we explore how to expand sentences effectively—a crucial step in building strong writing skills for students of all ages. Whether you're a classroom teacher or homeschool parent this video will give you practical...
Instructional Video6:29
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Scrambled Sentences {Sentence Writing}

K - 3rd
In this educational video, we will discover an engaging way to help students improve their writing skills by practicing scrambled sentences. This interactive activity is designed to teach kids how to form complete, grammatically correct...
Instructional Video5:32
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Sentences vs. Fragments {Sentence Writing}

K - 3rd
In this video, we break down the key differences between complete sentences and sentence fragments. Whether you're a beginner learning English or helping students in their beginning writing skills, this video will help you understand the...
Instructional Video5:20
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Subjects and Predicates

K - 8th
Mr. Griot teaches how to identify the subject and predicate of a sentence and models how to write sentences with correct subjects and predicates.
Instructional Video5:42
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Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences

K - 8th
Mr. Griot provides an overview of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and complete sentences.
Instructional Video5:00
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Nonfiction Expository Writing: Revision

K - 8th
Mr. Griot describes how to revise a nonfiction expository writing essay.
Instructional Video5:50
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Can You Fix It?

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews complete sentences and shows how to identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences. He then uses a game format to practice using these skills.
Instructional Video6:01
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Review for You: Sentences

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews complete sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences.
Instructional Video5:47
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Review for You: Complete Sentences and Fragments

K - 8th
Mr. Griot reviews how to identify sentence fragments as opposed to a complete sentence. He also reviews finding the subject and predicates in a sentence as well as identifying the type of sentence if it is complete.
Instructional Video5:49
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For the Love of Grammar

K - 8th
Mr. Griot defines and gives examples of nouns, verbs, and articles. He also explains the difference between sentence fragments and complete sentences.
Instructional Video5:26
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Review for You: Fragment, Run-on, and Complete Sentences

3rd - Higher Ed
Mr. Griot reviews the components of a sentence and practices identifying complete sentences, sentence fragments, and run on sentences.
Instructional Video6:00
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Solving Word Problems with Inequalities

K - 8th
Mr. Addit solves word problems by writing inequalities.
Instructional Video7:04
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Grammar and Usage Edits

K - 8th
"Grammar and Usage Edits" provides examples of mistakes that must be revised to correct errors in grammar and usage in writing.