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Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions
This video lesson focuses on writing introductions and common issues with introductions. It discusses the use of details and information -- too much or not enough and being off topic. It suggests using specific language in the...
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Sophia: Introductions
This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.
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Sophia: Introductions
This tutorial focuses on how to write the introductory paragraph of a research paper. It provides two YouTube videos: the first explains the three parts of an introduction, their purposes, and an example using the funnel format. The...
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Sophia: Revising an Introduction
This video lesson focuses on revising an introduction. It explains what makes an introduction successful, what makes an introduction unsuccessful, and what to look for when revising an introduction. It then demonstrates how to revise two...
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Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
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Learn Zillion: Plan an Introductory Paragraph for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your introductory paragraph by using boxes and bullets. [4:28]
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Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions
A screencast lesson discussing and providing examples of three elements required for a strong introduction: an effective hook, a strong thesis, and appropriate background information. [5:39] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
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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 an Introduction to a Constructed Response
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introduction by building on the thesis statement. [4:58]
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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. [4:46]
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong beginning by starting with an interesting story to hook the reader and including your thesis. [4:47]
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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. [5:10]
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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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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Opinion Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader by posing a question or making a bold statement. [4:29]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:15]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening to an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a strong opening for an informational text by hooking your reading and telling them what to expect. [4:33]
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Learn Zillion: Draft an Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introductory paragraph by hooking your reader and stating your thesis. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Hook Your Audience With an Anecdote
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader with a strong opening by sharing a short anecdote. [5:21]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce a Topic Clearly
Writers introduce a topic clearly. Let's practice introducing a topic by describing it using background information. [11:51]
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Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them clearly what you will be arguing. [7:39]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]
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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 using a provocative question. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to clearly introduce a point of view in a persuasive letter by organizing different pieces of information into an introduction. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:19]