Instructional Video5:13
Curated Video

Persuasive Writing 1

3rd - Higher Ed
Persuasive Writing explains the purpose of persuasive writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for persuasive writing.
Instructional Video6:43
Curated Video

Formal and Informal Style

K - 8th
Formal and Informal Styles compares and contrasts formal and informal styles by analyzing examples of each style.
Instructional Video8:29
Curated Video

Persuasive Essay

K - 8th
This video illustrates the step-by-step process of writing a persuasive essay, including how to write a thesis statement, an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
Instructional Video7:30
Hip Hughes History

Checks and Balances: How to Write an Effective Essay

6th - 12th
HipHughes prepares you for a Check and Balance essay, focusing on the rejection of Treaty of Versailles and the Supreme Court case U.S. v Nixon (74)
Instructional Video7:09
The Learning Depot

How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing

12th - Higher Ed
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of defending the thesis statement and provides examples of supporting reasons and details for each...
Instructional Video5:31
Curated Video

Creating an Engaging Opening and Thesis for Your Opinion or Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make the reader interested in reading an opinion or persuasive essay by writing a strong opening and thesis. They discuss the importance of combining a hook with a thesis statement to make the...
Instructional Video6:02
Curated Video

Revising Your Persuasive Essay: Making Your Point with Evidence

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of revising a persuasive essay to ensure that the evidence effectively supports the writer's point. The teacher emphasizes the importance of clarity and providing clear explanations for the...
Instructional Video5:15
Curated Video

Creating a Memorable Conclusion for Your Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive essay memorable by focusing on the conclusion. The teacher guides the students through the revision and editing process, emphasizing the importance of a clear ending that...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Revising Your Persuasive Essay: Showing How Evidence Proves Your Point

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a persuasive essay to ensure that the evidence presented supports the writer's point effectively. The teacher guides the viewer through the process of identifying topic...
Instructional Video12:52
Cerebellum

Critical Reading & Writing - Essay Section

9th - 12th
This video focuses on the Essay Question and how to approach it in the SAT. This is part 9 from the series 'Critical Reading & Writing'.
Instructional Video3:57
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 3

K - 5th
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong thesis statement for a persuasive essay. It emphasizes the importance of narrowing down the topic, avoiding personal opinions, and stating a clear conclusion that can be...
Instructional Video6:16
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay: Using Paragraph Form

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to make a persuasive essay easy to read and well-organized. The lesson covers the importance of stating a claim and providing evidence, as well as the three steps of the...
Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of crafting a strong thesis statement that sounds like a fact rather than an opinion. They also...
Instructional Video5:06
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the thesis statement and avoiding storytelling. The teacher demonstrates the process...
Instructional Video4:28
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of brainstorming a list of topics and choosing one that the writer feels strongly about and has knowledge on....
Instructional Video7:46
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence using paragraph form. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having clear topic sentences and provides examples of...
Instructional Video7:14
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences and avoiding cramming too much...
Instructional Video6:27
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It discusses the importance of a thesis statement in stating the author's opinion and providing evidence to support it. It also explains the role...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It teaches students how to identify and label the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, and elaboration in an essay. By...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Supporting Details: Statistics

9th - 10th Standards
A lesson with audio discussing how analogies can be used as supporting details. [4:00]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay

4th - 6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Select a Topic for an Argumentative Essay

6th
In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay by exploring issues that affect your life. [4:30]