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How to Hook Your Reader with a Provocative Question
In this lesson you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question.
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The Ode - Poetry Defined
Part of the lure of being a writer, is becoming immortal through our words. But authors aren't the only individuals who live on through the words, so do and maybe more so are their subjects. There may be no better way than that of the...
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Strengthening Your Argument: Using Clarifying Strategies in Essay Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of clarifying strategies in essay writing to strengthen arguments. They explain the use of clarifying questions such as who, what, when, where, how, and why. The teacher also emphasizes...
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Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence
This video explains how to support claims in writing with relevant evidence from credible sources. It emphasizes the importance of using specific examples and information to strengthen arguments and make them more convincing. The video...
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Collecting and Citing Evidence for Your Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of gathering proper evidence to support an argumentative essay. They emphasize the need to avoid repetition and provide a step-by-step guide on how to collect supporting evidence, such...
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Writing a Strong Introductory Paragraph for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a strong introductory paragraph for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of engaging the reader in the topic by using a hook, such as an...
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How to Write a Powerful Conclusion for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains the steps to draft a strong conclusion for an argumentative essay. The steps include summarizing the argument, identifying a solution, and presenting the consequence of inaction. The teacher provides...
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Organizing Evidence for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize and order evidence for an argumentative essay using boxes and bullets. The steps for writing an essay are reviewed, emphasizing the importance of planning and organization to build a...
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Collecting Evidence to Support Your Argumentative Essay
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,...
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Organizing Information for an Argumentative Essay: Using Boxes and Bullets
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...
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Strengthening Your Argument with a Formal Writing Style
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of maintaining a formal writing style in arguments to enhance credibility. They provide examples and explanations of how to revise informal language, eliminate contractions, and choose...
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Adding Quotations from Expert Sources to Strengthen Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using quotations and paraphrases from expert sources to strengthen argumentative writing. The teacher provides step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate quotations into body...
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Combining Similar Paragraphs and Adding Reasons
In this video, the teacher provides guidance on how to strengthen argumentative writing by ensuring that each reason is unique and supported by evidence. The teacher models the process of identifying repetitive paragraphs, combining...
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Academic Writing - Planning your Essay
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.'
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Acknowledging Opposing Viewpoints in Persuasive Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to acknowledge opposing viewpoints in writing by conceding a weakness in one's argument. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's...
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Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay
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...
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12 Rules to Presentations and Public Speaking
This video provides a guide to mastering public speaking, including tips on choosing an issue, crafting a simple message, structuring a speech, and practicing delivery. It also encourages viewers to write and share their own speeches for...
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Tom Tugendhat Q&A with press at Conservative Party leadership campaign event
Conservative leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat answers press questions at a Conservative Party leadership campaign event at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall, Westminster.
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Liberal Democrats MPs take photo inside Houses of Parliament
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey speaks as he gathers all his party's MPs for a photocall in Westminster Hall.
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Keir Starmer calls for 'summer of change' on visit to Bollington, Cheshire
Keir Starmer called for 'summer of change' in a speech to constituents of Bollington, Cheshire on a visit there on Thursday as part of his election campaign.
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Oklahoma officials move to require Bible be taught in public schools
Oklahoma officials announced a move to require the Bible to be taught in public schools and lessons on the religious text would be added to the foundational texts in school curriculum.
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Tories have wrecked NI and destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said the Tory government has wrecked Northern Ireland and destroyed the UK's relationship with Dublin.
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Rachel Reeves and Jonathan Reynolds speak to business executives
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds speak to business executives in central London. The shadow chancellor said that Labour hopes business leaders can see their 'fingerprints' on the party's...
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John Swinney calls PM comments on Labour tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'
Leader of the SNP John Swinney has called Rishi Sunak's comments on Labour's tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'. The First Minister was talking at an election event in Springburn, Glasgow.