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Hogarth's "Gin Lane and Beer Street." How to Write About Art
William Hogarth's famous engravings, "Beer Street" and "Gin Lane," are not only impressive pieces of visual art; they're also impressive pieces of visual argument. In this video we'll explore the structure and composition of Hogarth's...
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English Essentials - Destroying Drama - 'Big Picture' Questions in Drama (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Welcome back to Destroying Drama! In this first lesson, we’ll delve into some of the ‘big picture’ aspects of theatrical drama. Get ready to explore the anatomy of a playscript and how information is conveyed in this exciting medium....
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5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay
HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 - How to Get the Highest Score Possible
Want to get the highest possible score on IELTS Writing Task 2? Find out exactly how to do it today. As you know, there are four writing categories that you are graded on and they are all equal. Today we are talking about a category...
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Writing a Compelling Letter: Revising Paragraph Order
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order. The teacher emphasizes the importance of considering the way evidence and paragraphs are ordered to build a strong argument. They...
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Writing an Introduction: Building on the Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write an effective introductory paragraph. They emphasize the importance of incorporating voice and engaging the audience. The teacher provides three steps to follow: building on the...
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James Patterson on writing: Plotting, research, and first drafts
- James Patterson has sold 300 million copies of his 130 books, making him one of the most successful authors alive today. - He talks about how some writers can overdo it by adding too much research, or worse, straying from their outline...
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IELTS Essay - Tips to Write a Good IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay
In this lesson, you can learn how to write an IELTS task 2 essay. Task two in the IELTS writing exam is the biggest challenge in IELTS for many students. You have 40 minutes to write an essay, which could be on almost any topic. In this...
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Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
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How to Write a 7+ IELTS Task 2 Essay about Status
The concept of social status is common on the IELTS exam. Learn what to say about it!. Here’s an example IELTS Writing Task 2 question: Society’s idea of social status seems to be changing these days. How far do you agree or disagree?...
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Writing a Memorable Closing Paragraph: Explaining Why Your Opinion Matters
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph that ensures the reader remembers your opinion long after they finish reading. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading the thesis and asking why it is...
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Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
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Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story
In this video, the teacher explains to students how to engage their readers from the very beginning of their letter. They discuss the importance of a strong opening, and the three strategies they can use: making a brave statement, using...
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Poetic Form and Structure (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Why are some poems so long, while others finish in three lines? Well, it has something to do with poetic form. Join us for this lesson on Perfecting Poetry where we’ll uncover a range of poetic forms and stanzaic structures. See how some...
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America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Declaration Of Independence 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Sensory Imagery and Sound Devices (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...
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English Essentials - Destroying Drama - 'Big Picture' Questions to ask in Dramatic Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Join us in our first lesson on Destroying Drama. We’ll explore the world of plays and playwrights, starting with information flow – how do we figure out what’s going on in a play? We’ll also break down a common play structure with the...
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The Art of Communication Using a Word Cloud
This video production is a STEAM project Grade 7 Math Students complete to communicate their understanding of Integers, Absolute Value, and adding integers. Students use a table of integer values assigned to each letter of the alphabet...
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4 Ways to Clean Up Your IELTS Task 2 Essay
Today I’ll talk about 4 ways to clean up your IELTS Task 2 essay for higher writing scores. IELTS candidates are often worried about having a clean, or presentable, essay. They are anxious about this impacting their Writing score. Below,...
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3 Quick Tips for Describing IELTS Bar Charts
Today you’ll get 3 quick tips for describing bar charts for IELTS Writing Task 1. Today’s advice has helped thousands of students get the scores they need on IELTS, just like Thiago! He took the exam only once, and got the overall 7.5...
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Creative Brainstorm for 8+ Letter to a Landlord
Today you’ll hear a creative brainstorm for a letter to a landlord for General Training Task 1. Today’s ideas will help you get creatively specific in your brainstorming, so it will not only help General Training students for Task 1, but...
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Full Stack Web Development MASTERY Course - Novice to Expert - Understanding JSX
This video helps in understanding JSX (JavaScript XML). This clip is from the chapter "React.js (Zero to Hero)" of the series "Full Stack Web Development Mastery Course - Novice to Expert".This section focuses on React.js in detail.
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Developing Strong Supporting Evidence through Cause and Effect
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop strong evidence that supports a thesis statement by using cause and effect. The three steps to develop strong evidence are outlined: writing the reason in a box, listing personal...
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Learn the Steps to Clear Essay Writing!
Introduce your young writers to the five-paragraph expository essay format with a four-page worksheet that uses color codes to model for writers how to craft the essay. Although designed to prepare writers for the GED, the approach can...