Instructional Video4:41
Curated Video

Collecting Evidence to Support Your Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to gather evidence to support an argumentative essay. They discuss the importance of having strong evidence and provide examples of different types of evidence, such as observations, statistics,...
Instructional Video3:58
Curated Video

Organizing Information for an Argumentative Essay: Using Boxes and Bullets

K - 5th
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to organize information for an argumentative essay using the technique of boxes and bullets. It highlights the importance of proper organization to avoid conflicting information and...
Instructional Video5:48
Curated Video

Writing an Opinion Statement in an Introduction

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing an opinion statement in the introduction of a text. They explain the difference between facts and opinions and provide examples for students to practice...
Instructional Video9:19
Curated Video

Using Specific Vocabulary Words in Writing

K - 5th
The video teaches how to use specific vocabulary words to help readers understand and learn more about a topic. It provides examples of specific words and how to incorporate them into writing to make it more informative and precise. The...
Instructional Video9:59
Curated Video

Connecting Ideas in Writing with Transition Words and Phrases

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of using transition words and phrases to connect their ideas in their writing. The teacher provides examples and explanations, and encourages students to practice identifying...
Instructional Video6:42
Curated Video

Crafting Effective Opinion Statements

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing opinion statements that are not too narrow for the topic. The teacher explains the concept of narrowness and provides examples to help students understand. They...
Instructional Video9:51
Cerebellum

Academic Writing - Planning your Essay

9th - 12th
Become a better writer in no time! This video teaches you to how to plan the content of your essay. This is part 1 in the series 'English Composition: Writing Basics.'
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write effective body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of a strong topic sentence and provide step-by-step guidance on how to develop and support the topic...
Instructional Video4:28
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher emphasizes the importance of brainstorming a list of topics and choosing one that the writer feels strongly about and has knowledge on....
Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

Generating Ideas for a Persuasive Opinion Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to generate ideas for a persuasive opinion essay. The teacher demonstrates the process by listing topics they have strong feelings about, circling the ones they can write more about, and finally...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...
Instructional Video24:46
Wonderscape

Writing Kids: Academic Essay Writing for Beginners

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the basic structure and components of an essay. It covers the introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the importance of a thesis statement and topic sentences. The video also...
Instructional Video6:01
Curated Video

How to Write an Interesting Essay: Crafting Supporting Points and a Conclusion

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write an interesting essay that fully addresses the prompt. They emphasize the importance of including a conclusion that reminds the reader of the main points discussed. The teacher provides...
Instructional Video4:18
Curated Video

Writing a Persuasive Letter: Convincing Others of Your Great Ideas

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a persuasive letter to convince someone about a great idea. The lesson covers the format of a letter, the importance of choosing a specific person to write to, and the steps to effectively...
Instructional Video4:39
Curated Video

Analyzing Poem Structure: Understanding the Role of Stanzas

K - 5th
In this lesson you will learn how a poem's organization influences its meaning by asking how the stanzas in a poem fit together.
Instructional Video3:49
Curated Video

Making a Plan for Writing an Informational Text with a Table of Contents

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a plan for writing an informational text using a table of contents. The process involves reviewing a completed KWL chart, identifying the main topic and details, determining the most...