Instructional Video3:39
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Strengthening Your Argument: Using Clarifying Strategies in Essay Writing

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:35
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Mackinac Island: An Informative Essay

3rd - Higher Ed
Mr. Griot gives a brief explanation of the characteristics of an informative essay. He then models the steps in choosing a topic, researching, and planning an informative essay.
Instructional Video5:30
Wonderscape

Mastering Essay Introductions: The Gateway to Effective Writing

K - 5th
Explore the crucial role of introductions in essay writing. Learn how to craft engaging openings with attention-grabbing first sentences, relevant background information, concise summaries, strong thesis statements, and seamless...
Instructional Video8:01
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How to Start an Essay: Add Background Information to Write a Strong Introduction

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I will walk you through how to start your essay with an effective introduction paragraph. Personally, I feel like many do not address this issue and it results in many poorly written essays. I want to teach you how to...
Instructional Video10:46
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How to Write New Year's Resolution or Goal Essay (8 Simple Steps)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I explain an 8-step process to writing an essay about your New Year's resolutions. I will guide you through every step of the way. From writing your thesis and paragraphs to wrapping up your conclusion.
Instructional Video11:24
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Body Paragraph of an Informative Text | EasyTeaching

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how to structure a body paragraph for an informative text. In this lesson, we break down the three essential parts of a body paragraph: the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.Discover how to write...
Instructional Video9:31
Englishing

ESL - How to write a good THESIS STATEMENT

9th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about what a thesis statement is. He will list the parts of a good thesis statement and the things to avoid when writing a thesis statement. He will provide with an exercise taken from owl.excelsior.edu....
Instructional Video4:46
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Ordering Your Introduction: Helping Your Reader Understand Your Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write an introduction in a logical order for an essay. They emphasize the importance of considering what information the reader needs to know first and then organizing the points accordingly. By...
Instructional Video3:58
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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 Video5:07
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Learn to Start Your Essay like Mr. Beast...

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What if Mr. Beast was your teacher? In this video, we look at one of Mr. Beast's videos to learn how to start our essay. He is a great storyteller and does a lot of things you can also do when writing your introduction paragraph. This...
Instructional Video17:13
Oxford Online English

IELTS Essay - Tips to Write a Good IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:39
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IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary: How to Score an 8+

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn how to score an 8+ for Vocabulary in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Instructional Video5:32
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How to Make Your Writing Sound Smarter (Informal vs. Formal Tone)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I discuss the difference between formal and informal writing. I give an example of each and then go through a bunch of tips and tricks to write formally. If you follow the information in this video, your writing will sound...
Instructional Video3:16
Curated Video

Expository Writing

K - 8th
Expository Writing explains the concept of informational writing by citing the characteristics and describing the purpose of expository text.
Instructional Video1:33
Curated Video

Arguments In Writing

9th - Higher Ed
This video discusses informal and formal in argumentative writing.
Instructional Video10:16
Hip Hughes History

5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video6:43
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Formal and Informal Style

K - 8th
Formal and Informal Styles compares and contrasts formal and informal styles by analyzing examples of each style.
Instructional Video4:46
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Mackinac Island: A Step Back in Time

3rd - Higher Ed
Mr. Griot recounts the steps taken to plan and write an informative essay and models the completion of the essay by writing a final draft.
Instructional Video4:54
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Mackinac Island: The Rough Draft

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models how to write a rough draft of an informative essay.
Instructional Video3:49
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Mackinac Island: Revised

K - 8th
Mr. Griot models using rubrics and checklists to self-evaluate and edit the rough draft of his informative essay.
Instructional Video4:14
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IELTS Writing Task 1: Numbers You Must Put In Your Essay For a 7 or Higher

9th - Higher Ed
Today let's talk about IELTS Writing Task 1! On this part of the Writing test there are numbers that you MUST include in your essay if you want to get a 7 or higher. On Writing Task 1 you'll see a graph (pie chart, bar chart) and you...
Instructional Video5:58
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How to START Your Essay: SIMPLE & PROVEN Introduction Paragraph Format

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you lost on how to start your essay? Trying to figure out how to write a simple introduction paragraph? In this video, I will give you a proven introduction paragraph format to use to begin your essay. I start off the video, giving...
Instructional Video7:05
Englishing

How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 1: Introductory Paragraph (Hook, Background and Thesis)

9th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write an introductory paragraph of an opinion essay. He will focus on how to write a hook, background information, and thesis statement by giving easy examples. This lesson is designed for...
Instructional Video5:39
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Secrets to a High-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Using an Outline

9th - Higher Ed
Using the right outline can get you the score you need on IELTS Writing Task 2. Get our secrets to writing a high-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 essay by using an outline to organize your ideas. If you are coming to IELTS from an academic...