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Learn Zillion: Revise Narrative Writing to Show, Not Tell
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by showing, not telling. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Identify What a Writing Prompt Is Asking Using Key Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to identify what a writing prompt is asking and what kind of writing you'll need to do by using keywords in the prompt. [6:01]
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Learn Zillion: Include Events That Lead to the Character Solving His/her Problem
In this lesson, students include all the events that lead to the character solving the problem and practice adding details to show the reader how it all happened. [9:52]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Main Idea of an Article
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea by gathering and using evidence from the text to support the main idea. [8:10]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce a Topic Clearly
Writers introduce a topic clearly. Let's practice introducing a topic by describing it using background information. [11:51]
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Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]
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Learn Zillion: Work With Expressions That Have Parentheses
In this lesson, you will learn how to evaluate an expression by interpreting parentheses as "do this first." [4:55]
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Learn Zillion: Maintain Consistent Verb Tense
Writers make conscious decisions about which verb tense to use, then use it consistently. Let's practice making sure our verb tense is consistent. [8:02]
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Learn Zillion: Explain Cause and Effect Relationships
Writers clearly explain cause and effect relationships in their writing. Let's practice making cause and effect relationships obvious by using transition words and phrases. [5:46]
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Learn Zillion: Ensure Clear Meaning by Using Correct Subject Pronouns
Writers use subject pronouns properly to make their writing clear. Let's practice using subject pronouns in sentences containing a compound subject made of pronouns. [8:43]
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Learn Zillion: Determining the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words as You Read
In this lesson, you will learn to tackle unfamiliar words by substituting another word that makes sense in the sentence. Login gives access to an additional video. [3:41]
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Learn Zillion: Use Detailed Descriptions in Personal Narrative
In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using detailed descriptions as you write. [6:55]
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Learn Zillion: Plan Structure of a Written Response by Generating a List
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan the structure of your written response by rereading the text and generating an organized list. [5:12]
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Learn Zillion: Strengthen a Concluding Paragraph by Reflecting on the Consequences of Inaction
In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. [4:28]
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Learn Zillion: Develop Support for an Argument in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Write Hypothetical Details to Support an Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]
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Learn Zillion: Decode 5 Phoneme Words That Start With 3 Consonant Blends
In this lesson, you will learn how to decode five-phoneme words that start with three-consonant blends in a text by segmenting each sound and blending them all together to make words. [4:17]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]
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Learn Zillion: Plan a Written Response to an Informative Question by Rereading
In this lesson, you will learn how to form an answer to an informative question by rereading the text and formulating your response. [4:59]
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Learn Zillion: Write a First Draft of an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:56]
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Learn Zillion: Add Dialogue That Shows a Character's Thoughts and Feelings
In this lesson, you will learn how to add dialogue and clue words to show what characters are saying, thinking, and feeling by asking yourself, 'How is the character feeling?' and adding the words and punctuation to show the character's...
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Learn Zillion: Write Evidence to Support Your Answer in Your Own Words
In this lesson, you will learn how to support your answer by writing the evidence in your own words. [4:40]
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Learn Zillion: Understand the Setting of a Story
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the setting of a story by analyzing the visual elements included in the author's descriptions. Registration gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [6:24]
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Learn Zillion: Make an Inference and Verify It With Direct Quotes
In this lesson, you will learn how to make an inference and verify it by quoting directly from the text. Registration gives access to a slideshow and a news article as well. [6:57]