In this video, the teacher guides students on how to introduce a text clearly before sharing their opinions about it. They discuss the importance of providing background information such as the title, author, and a brief summary to help...

This video explains how to write sentences that explain evidence in argumentative writing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. The video provides examples and prompts for students...

This video is a lesson on how to add descriptive details to writing in order to create a more vivid picture for the reader. It explains the importance of word choice, figurative language, and sensory images, and provides examples and...

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about exploring a cave with a focus on using details to create a clear image in their reader's mind. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of including a list of sources in a research essay. They demonstrate how to compile a list of sources by reviewing their notes and organizing them in alphabetical order using the...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using a formal writing style to be more convincing in your writing. They provide examples of informal and formal writing styles and discuss the rules of formal writing, such as...

This video transcript is a lesson on how to support opinions with clear and focused reasons in writing. The teacher explains the difference between opinions and reasons, provides examples, and guides students in identifying and...

Can an unreliable narrator help readers see the world through multiple lenses?

In this video, the teacher explains how to strengthen an argument by identifying the opposing claim and effectively arguing against it. The importance of considering both pros and cons in decision-making is emphasized, as well as the...

In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about what a thesis statement is. He will list the parts of a good thesis statement and the things to avoid when writing a thesis statement. He will provide with an exercise taken from owl.excelsior.edu....

Do you want to write and publish an academic or scientific paper? To get a paper published in a peer-reviewed journal is not difficult. This video will provide you with insights into what to include in each section of the paper and talk...

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...

In this video, the teacher explains to students how to ensure their writing is readable and understandable. They go through the three steps of the writing process, emphasizing the importance of rereading and fixing mistakes as they are...

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

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...

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...

In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to begin a response to a writing prompt. They emphasize the importance of hooking the reader and then clearly stating the thesis statement. The teacher also highlights the need to...

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to organize thoughts when writing to a prompt. Using boxes and bullets, the teacher demonstrates how to plan a narrative by clearly outlining the beginning, middle, and end...

Writers set up a conflict for their main character at the beginning of the story. Let's practice adding details to better explain a character's problem.

A hook or attention grabber is the first sentence in an academic essay. At the beginning of the lesson, Mr. P. will list the different parts of an essay. Then, Mr. P. will introduce four tips on how to write a good hook in order to grab...

Who is the most powerful character in fiction? Villains may doom the world, heroes may save it, but no one has more control over the plot than the narrator - expositing the who, what, where, when and how directly into the reader’s mind....

Despite the adage of not judging a book by its cover, there’s a lot of time, intent, and money spent creating memorable book covers. Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers. Written by Elisa Hansen,...

In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that your evidence supports your point when writing to a prompt. They guide the viewer through the process of identifying the topic sentence, analyzing the supporting detail, and...