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What is Onomatopoeia
Boom, meow, smack! These are all onomatopoeia words that imitate the sounds they denote. Use this video to tell students more about onomatopoeia.
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The Question Mark
Georgie shows viewers how to use the question mark in this informative video. He also provides different examples of questions.
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The Period Symbol
Joseph Jenkins teaches viewers about the period. He explains how it is used in sentences, and after certain abbreviations.
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The Exclamation Mark
The most exciting punctuation mark is the exclamation point! This clear and concise video shows viewers when and how to use an exclamation point.
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The AuthorÕs Purpose
A good reader thinks about the author's purpose while reading a book. Students use the acronym P.I.E. to remind them how to think about author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain.
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How to Write an Essay
Four steps to writing an essay are included in this video: heading, introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion. The steps have tips to writing each section. You can use this video as an introduction to your next essay-writing lesson.
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Gerunds Action
Scott Middle School students demonstrate how to use gerunds properly in their writing. This is an engaging and informative video that is perfect to use as an introduction to your gerunds lesson.
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Sentence Improvement
Improve your sentences after watching this video. It explains the differences between 2A and DD sentences by showing different examples.