Jabzy
English Purism - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about English Purism
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Structuring Reasons in Argumentative Essays: Order of Importance Approach
This video is a tutorial for students on how to structure their argumentative essays by organizing their reasons in order of importance. The teacher provides examples and guidance on how to determine the strongest and weakest reasons,...
PBS
Fear of Ghost...Writing!
What is ghostwriting and why does it exist? The answer is less frightening - but more complicated - than you'd think.
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How to Write a Convincing Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...
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Using Verbs in the Conditional Mood
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of the conditional mood in writing. They provide examples and guide students in identifying and using verbs in the conditional mood correctly. The video also includes a practice exercise...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about challenging stereotypes
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
Curated Video
Supporting Your Opinion with Strong Reasons
In this video, the teacher explains how writers support their opinions with reasons and information. They provide examples and explanations to show readers why they think something. The teacher also guides students through a practice...
Curated Video
Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
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Writing a Memorable Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader with a Nip
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write a memorable conclusion for their essays. They emphasize the importance of leaving a lasting impression on the reader by using a "nip" - a thought-provoking statement or call to...
Curated Video
Crafting a Memorable Closing Paragraph with a Plea for Action
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. The three steps discussed are: restating the thesis, using strong language, and telling the reader what will happen with their...
Curated Video
Crafting a Memorable Closing: Telling a Story to Support Your Opinion
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of a memorable closing in a letter and provides three possible ways to end a letter: using a plea for action, telling a story that supports your opinion, or stating why your thinking...
Curated Video
Using Parentheses: Adding Nonessential Information
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use parentheses to set off nonessential information in their writing. The teacher provides examples and tips on when and how to use parentheses correctly. The video also includes practice...
Curated Video
Adding Physical Actions to Enhance Character Reactions in Writing
In this video lesson, the teacher guides students on how to add physical actions and reactions to their writing in order to better convey the emotions and experiences of their characters. Through examples and exercises, the teacher...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche speaks about her inspiration
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Barry Lane - After THE END
Barry Lane has taught writing in grades K-12, and written many professional books to help teachers teach writing with joy and passion. He is a sought after keynote speaker and divides his time between classroom visits, workshops with...
Curated Video
Supporting Opinions with Multiple Reasons in Writing
This video provides a lesson on how to provide multiple clear reasons to support opinions in writing. It emphasizes the importance of using reasons to strengthen opinions and guides students through identifying opinions and crafting...
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Using Commas in Dialogue
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using commas in dialogue to indicate when it begins or ends. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through practice exercises to reinforce the concept. By the end,...
The Wall Street Journal
Shifting Workplace Expectations
Tracy Chou, founding advisor for Project Include and Kater Gordon, founder of Modern Alliance, speak with John Simons, the WSJ's deputy management bureau chief, about how companies plan to transform corporate culture.
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The Golden Age of Sci_Fi Literature
Coinciding with the Machine Age, the Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature saw American authors combine factual science with fantastical fiction to take readers into the farthest reaches of the imagination.
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Commas After Introductory Phrases: Improving Clarity in Writing
The teacher explains the use of commas after introductory phrases in writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the viewers through practice exercises to identify and properly punctuate introductory phrases. The video also...
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Gathering Topic Ideas for Opinion Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to gather topic ideas for opinion writing by observing people and places in one's life. The three steps discussed are: thinking about important people and places, writing down observations about...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Comparing Writers' Ideas and Perspectives Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll tackle narrative style, techniques and figurative language. You’ll discover a writer’s number one rule – show, don’t tell. Soon enough, you’ll have all the tools...
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Crafting an Effective Introduction for Your Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of crafting an effective introduction in writing. The introduction is compared to a movie preview, as it gives readers a taste of what they can expect from the text. It also provides a...