Instructional Video6:30
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TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph?



In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE...
Instructional Video5:58
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How to START Your Essay: SIMPLE & PROVEN Introduction Paragraph Format

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you lost on how to start your essay? Trying to figure out how to write a simple introduction paragraph? In this video, I will give you a proven introduction paragraph format to use to begin your essay.



I start off the...
Instructional Video7:32
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Part 1: Discover How to Start Essay with an A+ Hook: STRONG Attention Grabbing Examples

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you confused about how to start your essay? Do you want to write an A+ hook that grabs your teacher's attention? In this video, I will give you FOUR examples of how to write a GREAT hook to start off your introduction paragraph....
Instructional Video5:49
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End Your Essay (PART 2): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Trying to figure out how to write your conclusion paragraph? In this video, I show you how to end your essay in a powerful way. This video is part 2 of a series on conclusion paragraphs so make sure to watch both!



First, I...
Instructional Video4:07
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How to Write a Paragraph: Using Rhetorical Questions in Your Argument

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you trying to figure out how to write a paragraph? Wondering how to use rhetorical questions in your essay?



In this video, I break down how to build your argument in your paragraph using rhetorical questions. Rhetorical...
Instructional Video6:04
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How to Explain and Elaborate on a Claim and Evidence in a Paragraph

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This is the BIGGEST MISTAKE that students make when writing their paragraph or essay! So watch this video to find out how to avoid it!



In this video, I cover the purpose of explanation and elaboration in your paragraph. When...
Instructional Video4:12
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How to End and Transition a Paragraph with Closing & Concluding Sentences

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I break down how to write a concluding sentence to end your paragraph. It is important to summarize the main idea, draw conclusions, and transition smoothly to the next paragraph. I give you two examples of how to write...
Instructional Video4:10
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How to Cite References on Work Cited Page in MLA Format (Example of Hanging Indent)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, you will learn how to cite your sources and references in MLA format for you essay. I will show you how to create a works cited page in Google docs but you can use the same process for Word. You should be easily able to...
Instructional Video5:27
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Part 2: Discover How to Start Essay with an A+ Hook: STRONG Attention Grabbing Examples

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I clarify the biggest common mistakes students make when starting their essay with a hook. I also teach you TWO new ways to start your essay. If you apply this video, it will take your essay to the next level!...
Instructional Video5:32
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How to Make Your Writing Sound Smarter (Informal vs. Formal Tone)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I discuss the difference between formal and informal writing. I give an example of each and then go through a bunch of tips and tricks to write formally. If you follow the information in this video, your writing will sound...
Instructional Video6:49
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Introduce Your Company And Product Or Service - Part 2

Higher Ed
"This is Part 2 of a lesson about introducing your company and product or service in a professional email.



This is the second of 2 videos on this topic. The first video can be found under: ""Introduce Your Company...
Instructional Video5:34
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BIOLOGY - Careers - Scientific Reports

6th - Higher Ed
How is scientific enquiry carried out in practice? Before a hypothesis is accepted by the scientific community, it goes through a series of steps. This is what we call the scientific method. This method was first devised by Sir Francis...
Instructional Video5:00
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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Hypothetical Examples

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to clarify and elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the importance of making it easy for the reader to understand the argument and provide hypothetical examples to...
Instructional Video11:06
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Using Signal Words to Show Cause and Effect

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of cause and effect in writing and demonstrates how to use signal words to show these relationships. The teacher provides examples and guides the students in practicing identifying causes...
Instructional Video5:46
PBS

An Ode to the Romance Novel (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)

12th - Higher Ed
What actually makes a romance novel? The romance novel has been the subject of intrigue, derision, and shame in literary discourse long before the modern genre as we know it today existed. Romance novels are relegated to your Aunt...
Instructional Video3:23
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Finding Multiples Using Number Bonds

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to find multiples of a number using number bonds. The concept of number bonds is introduced, where the top of the bond represents the multiple or product, and the bottom represents the factors.
Instructional Video5:55
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Using Short, Powerful Sentences to Engage Readers

K - 5th
This video is a lesson on using short, powerful imperative sentences in writing. The teacher explains the four types of sentences and provides examples for each. Students are then given practice exercises to identify sentence types and...
Instructional Video5:15
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Extending Fraction Patterns Using a Number Line

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to extend a fraction pattern using a number line. They emphasize the importance of not stopping at just the next number in the sequence but extending it by at least three or four steps. The teacher...
Instructional Video7:43
PBS

Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?

12th - Higher Ed
Get to know the story behind some of literature's most iconic book covers in the latest episode of It's Lit!
Instructional Video3:36
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Crafting a Thought-Provoking Conclusion

K - 5th
This video provides guidance on how to write a compelling conclusion for an essay that leaves the reader thinking. It emphasizes the importance of restating the thesis in a different way using strong words, considering the positive...
Instructional Video8:11
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Using Conjunctive Adverbs to Connect Ideas in Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use conjunctive adverbs to connect their ideas and improve the clarity of their writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to understand and apply the...
Instructional Video8:07
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Adding Absolute Phrases to Enhance Descriptive Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use absolute phrases to enhance their writing by focusing the reader's attention on specific images. The teacher provides examples and guides students in adding absolute phrases to...
Instructional Video9:14
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Using Strong and Precise Words in Writing

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:50
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Developing a Topic: Using Direct Quotes in Writing

K - 5th
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...