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Sophia: Argumentative Papers
This video lesson focuses on argumentative papers; it begins by defining argument and an argumentative paper including its purpose. It then discusses what is included in an argumentative paper: a thesis statement showing topic and...
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Sophia: Supporting Details: Statistics
A lesson with audio discussing how analogies can be used as supporting details. [4:00]
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Sophia: Anticipating a Reader's Counterarguments
A screen cast lesson explaining how to anticipate when a reader might disagree with the author and how, as an author, to address the counterarguments when writing a persuasive/argumentative piece. [6:48] CCSS.ELALiteracy.CCRA.W.1,...
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Learn Zillion: Take Position on a Topic by Analyzing Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to take a position on a prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. [5:40]
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Learn Zillion: Support Your Claim With Reasons and Evidence From the Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop your claim by outlining your essay and making sure each reason has sufficient evidence. [6:27]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Claim
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate a precise claim by analyzing your text and notes for reasons and evidence. [7:29]
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Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introduction to an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce an argumentative essay by summarizing the text and linking it to your claim and reasons. [5:19]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [5:40]
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Learn Zillion: Plan and Organize a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your opinion letter by organizing your ideas with boxes and bullets. [3:49]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [5:24]
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Learn Zillion: State Opinons Worth Supporting
Writers state opinions worth supporting. Let's practice adding a purpose to our opinion. [8:43]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:26]
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Ad lit.org: Anchor Charts for Persuasive Writing
A mini video lesson on using an anchor chart to plan a persuasive writing project. At the end of the lesson the students have developed a powerful plan via a graphic organizer to guide them through their writing task.
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Learn Zillion: Write a Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a thesis statement by checking to see that the thesis statement is an opinion supported by reasons. [4:45]
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Learn Zillion: Focusing on the Prompt by Relating Evidence to the Argument
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [5:21]
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Learn Zillion: Inform a Specific Audience About an Idea: Write Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell someone specific about your idea by writing a persuasive letter. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Take a Position on a Topic by Analyzing Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to take a position on a prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. [5:53]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Opening Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by making a brave statement. [4:26]
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Learn Zillion: Plan and Organize a Persuasive Letter's Structure
In this lesson, you will learn how to envision the structure of your opinion letter by using boxes and bullets to organize your evidence. [3:05]
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Learn Zillion: Write Body Paragraphs for a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to you write body paragraphs by stating your reason and then supporting it with evidence. [4:53]
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Learn Zillion: Revise a Persuasive Letter Draft
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your opinion letter by asking, "Does this really get to the idea I'm writing about?" [4:55]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [5:12]
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Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your persuasive opinion essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [6:50]