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Discover How to Write an A+ Thesis in Essay (Strong Examples)
Are you confused about how to write a strong thesis statement? Lost on where to begin? Writing a STRONG thesis statement is really hard, it can be very overwhelming for beginners. The goal of this video is to help you understand your...
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How to Write an Essay: The Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners
In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...
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Connecting Ideas in Persuasive Writing: Using Transitions
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect ideas in a text using example, addition, and contrast transitions. The goal of persuasive writing is to make it easy for the reader to understand and agree with the argument. Transitions...
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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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How to Score Highly in Cohesion and Coherence for IELTS Writing Task 2
Cohesion and Coherence is the second category you are scored on in IELTS Writing Task 2. The strategy for scoring highly in Coherence and Cohesion is similar to that of Writing Task 1. You can never use too many linking words! Also, you...
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End Your Essay (PART 2): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
Trying to figure out how to write your conclusion paragraph? In this video, I show you how to end your essay in a powerful way. This video is part 2 of a series on conclusion paragraphs so make sure to watch both! First, I review the...
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WRITE AN AWESOME BODY PARAGRAPH: Strong Example of Argumentative Structure (3 EASY Steps)
Organizing a basic paragraph can be very difficult.....that is why I am here to help you write an awesome body paragraph! In this video, I provide a clear example of how to format and organize a paragraph for beginners in 3 easy steps....
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How to Write a Paragraph: Using Rhetorical Questions in Your Argument
Are you trying to figure out how to write a paragraph? Wondering how to use rhetorical questions in your essay? In this video, I break down how to build your argument in your paragraph using rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions are...
Oxford Online English
How to Improve Your English Writing - English Writing Lesson
Learn some simple but effective ways to improve your English writing in this lesson. Contents: 1. Understand your audience 0:33 2. Plan your writing 3:12 3. Organise your ideas into clear paragraphs 5:55 4. Cut empty words and sentences...
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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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Writing the First Draft of Your Essay
In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing the first draft of an essay using a boxes and bullets outline as a guide. The steps include writing each set of boxes and bullets as a new paragraph in full sentences, analyzing...
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How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
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End Your Essay (PART 1): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
Wondering how to end your essay well? Trying to write a conclusion paragraph to wrap up your essay with an A+? In this video, I review the structure, outline and steps to writing a conclusion paragraph. First, I cover the purpose of a...
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Choosing a Topic for an Argumentative Essay: Exploring Issues that Affect Your Life
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay. They emphasize the importance of selecting a topic that they have a lot to say about and that affects their lives. The teacher provides...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Theme of Truth and Integrity in Writing
What is textual integrity? Virginia Woolf has the answer: it’s the Holy Grail for writers, especially those who write fiction! In her essay A Room of One’s Own, Woolf explains why truth and integrity are crucial, and how writers can...
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Elaborating on Supporting Details with Hypothetical Examples
In this video, the teacher explains how to clarify and elaborate on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the importance of making it easy for the reader to understand the argument and provide hypothetical examples to...
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TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph? In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE different...
Music Matters
Handel’s Word Painting Brilliance - Composer Insights
A detailed look through the opening of the first Chorus movement in Handel’s “Messiah”. In particular word painting is explored, namely how Handel paints the text “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed”. Choice of key and tempo are...
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Animal Farm themes, character analysis, quote analysis, and setting
Timestamps + extra study guides, blogs and video resources for your studies ⇩⇩⇩ For all you studying Animal Farm, here's a discussion on themes, character analysis, quote analysis and setting. // timestamps 0:13 - Animal Farm...
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Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....
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8+ IELTS Vocabulary for Hopes and Dreams
Today you’ll learn 8+ vocabulary for speaking and writing about hopes and dreams on your IELTS Exam. [ This is a likely function you will have to express on the IELTS Speaking Exam, and you could also use these words in your Task 2...
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Yascha Mounk - Teachers Make a Difference - Richard Serjeantson
Yascha Mounk is a writer and academic known for his work on the crisis of democracy and the defense of philosophically liberal values. Born in Germany to Polish parents, Yascha received his BA in History from Trinity College Cambridge...
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B1 English Listening Practice - Procrastination
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for intermediate-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks in a natural way about the topic of procrastination. The subtitles are included at the bottom of...
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Meet Naomi Klein, Author of ’On Fire' | One Small Step | NowThis
Award-winning author Naomi Klein’s latest book, ‘On Fire,’ makes the case for a Green New Deal and captures the urgency of the climate crisis in a set of expansive long-form essays. » Subscribe to NowThis Future:...