In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction (or exposition) for an imaginative narrative or fantasy story! We will learn how to hook the reader, introduce the characters and setting, and set the mood for the story.

In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your personal narrative story. We will discuss different strategies like rephrasing your opening, sharing feelings, describing a lesson learned, telling a hope you...

In this video, you will learn how to write a draft for your personal narrative story. We will write the important events in order, using transition words and details to describe what happened.

In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your personal narrative story. We discuss different strategies, such as using sound, dialogue, questions, and describing the setting.

In this video, you will learn how to choose the most reliable sources when researching a topic for a research paper. We will define reliable sources, discuss the author's impact on reliability (purpose, bias, and potential agenda),...

In this video, you will learn how to ask and answer questions before, while, and after reading a fiction story or book.<b<br/>r/>

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An Introduction to narratives. Part 5 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective solution and ending.

An Introduction to narratives. Part 4 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective problem (complication).

An Introduction to narratives. Part 2 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains common language elements such as noun groups, text connectives and use of adverbs.

An Introduction to narratives. Part 3 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective orientation (introduction).

In Part 2 of this series, four more common persuasive language devices are explained: using evidence, repetition, adjectives & adverbs and alliteration. Part 1 • Persuasive Langua... (emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader...

In this video, we take a look at the thesis statement for the argumentative essay. There are five elements of a strong thesis statement. Examples are given.

Learn how to improve your descriptive writing. The four component of effective descriptive writing are explained: paying attention to details, using descriptive language, including multiple senses, and organisation.

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...

Building tension is a very important skill in writing. In this lesson, we’ll explore five techniques, plus some other tips and tricks you can use to help build tension in your stories. Building Tension Techniques - Tease with clues - Use...

Effective readers use the characteristics of text to their advantage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, knowing how to use these cues to your advantage will help you to strategically read and engage with text at a more effective...

An introductory paragraph is the first impression to hook your reader into reading your paper. Learn the three elements of an effective introductory paragraph. Examples are given.

This is the third part of the three-part video that explains the S.O.L.I.D principles.
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This clip is from the chapter "Introduction" of the series "Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++".This section introduces you to...

Learn 6 ways to write sizzling starts to your stories. A sizzling start is an opening to a story that captures the reader’s interest, and make them want to read on!

When taking a reading comprehension test, have you ever been stumped by a question asking about how the author or another character feels about a specific character? Or perhaps when reading a novel or story, you’re somewhat confused...

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This clip is from the chapter "Data Frames" of the series "R Programming for Statistics and Data Science".This section explains data frames.

In Part 1 of this series, four common persuasive language devices are explained: emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader and asking rhetorical questions. Part 2 • Persuasive Langua... (using evidence, repetition, adjectives &...

Are you confused about how to write a strong thesis statement? Lost on where to begin?



Writing a STRONG thesis statement is really hard, it can be very overwhelming for beginners. The goal of this video is to help you...

Organizing a basic paragraph can be very difficult.....that is why I am here to help you write an awesome body paragraph! In this video, I provide a clear example of how to format and organize a paragraph for beginners in 3 easy...