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Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - Works Progress Administration
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
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Using Strong and Precise Words in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using strong and precise words in writing to effectively communicate information. The teacher provides examples of weak words and encourages students to think about more specific...
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Using Ellipses in Dialogue
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use ellipses (...) to indicate pauses or breaks in dialogue. The lesson includes examples and guidelines for using ellipses correctly, as well as a practice activity for students to revise...
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Developing a Topic: Using Direct Quotes in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using direct quotes from other texts to develop a topic effectively. They provide examples and guide the students through the process of paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the need...
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Choosing Strong Reasons to Support Your Opinion
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between opinions and facts and how writers support their opinions with strong reasons in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through a practice activity...
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Writing a Compelling Letter: Revising Paragraph Order
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order. The teacher emphasizes the importance of considering the way evidence and paragraphs are ordered to build a strong argument. They...
PBS
Fear of GhostWriting (Feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
You might being asking yourself-- Why do ghostwriters even exist? Isn’t that cheating? Isn’t literature supposed to be the result of one person’s agonizing need to create? Aren’t books supposed to be the blood, sweat, and tears of the...
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Choosing an Effective Topic for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of choosing an effective topic for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of selecting a topic that the writer feels strongly about and provides supporting...
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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,...
Jabzy
English Purism - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about English Purism
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...