Instructional Video22:31
Curated Video

Writing an information report with commands

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write an information page, including commands. Key learning points: - Instructions can be added to an information report to tell someone what to do and how to do it, such as 'Feed your cat'. - Instructions can also...
Instructional Video29:36
Curated Video

Writing facts in an information page

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write an information page with facts and key information about a topic. Key learning points: - An information page needs to be easy to read and understand. - An information page needs a title such as 'How to look...
Instructional Video16:49
Oxford Online English

Emails in English - How to Write an Email in English - Business English Writing

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn how to write an email in English.

Do you need to write emails at work? Are you worried that your emails aren’t clear, or that you make mistakes in English? In this lesson, you can see...
Instructional Video15:08
Curated Video

Planning the first section of an information text about an author

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can create a plan to support me when writing a section of an information text about an author. Key learning points: - The subheading ‘Childhood and inspiration’ tells the reader what the section will be about. - The plan...
Instructional Video15:53
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Planning the second section of an information text about an author

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can create a plan to support me when writing a section of an information text about an author. Key learning points: - The subheading ‘Jobs and books’ tells the reader what the section will be about. - The plan should...
Instructional Video1:36
Curated Video

How to Write an Employment Verification Letter

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - If you're an employer, you may be asked to write a verification letter for an employee for a rental, bank account, insurance, or job application.
Instructional Video19:17
Oxford Online English

IELTS Writing Task 1 General - Write a Band 9 Answer

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can see how to write a band 9 answer for task 1 of the academic IELTS writing exam. You'll see how to plan your answer for the IELTS Writing Task 1, and useful tips to improve your IELTS writing score....
Instructional Video10:56
Oxford Online English

How to Answer IELTS Writing Task 1 General

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn how to answer task one of the IELTS general writing exam.

In the general IELTS writing exam, task one involves writing a letter. Usually, you have to do three things in your letter. You...
Instructional Video30:38
3Blue1Brown

Solving Wordle using information theory

12th - Higher Ed
An exploration for writing a Wordle solver, with the challenge of not using the official list of Wordle answers (except as a test set), which is really just an excuse for an information theory lesson.
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

Crafting the Perfect Cover Letter: Tips for Success

6th - Higher Ed
In this video transcript, the importance of creating an effective cover letter to accompany a resume is emphasized. The video provides practical tips for crafting a strong cover letter, such as gathering all necessary information,...
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Two Ways to NOT Write an Overall Trend - IELTS Energy Podcast 1207

9th - Higher Ed
It's no secret that for many students, Academic Writing Task 1 is the most difficult part of the IELTS exam! Today we share one of the trickiest topics and a strategy to make sure it doesn't trip you up on test day.
Instructional Video4:24
Brian McLogan

How to write an equation in standard and vertex form given a point and vertex

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given three points. The equation of a parabola is of the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. Since, the equation of a parabola has 3 constants, three equations and...
Instructional Video5:51
Curated Video

Endangered Animals: An Outline

K - 8th
Mr. Griot discusses the importance of using an outline to organize thoughts and information.He models how to write an outline using letters and numbers.
Instructional Video29:35
Curated Video

Writing the second entry of Florence Nightingale's diary

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write the second entry of Florence Nightingale's diary. Key learning points: - A diary is an informal piece of writing. - One of the features of informal writing is contracted words. - When writing informally, we use...
Instructional Video7:32
Curated Video

Writing Strong Introductions: Making Your Topic and Purpose Clear

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing an effective introduction for an opinion text. They explain the three main parts of an introduction and provide examples to help students understand how to...
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

Creative Brainstorm for 8+ Letter to a Landlord

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video12:28
Curated Video

Score 8 on IELTS General Writing: IE 1107

9th - Higher Ed
How can you score an 8 on IELTS General Writing? You must understand the scoring system! Today we share tips that can earn you an 8 for both Task 1 and Task 2.
Instructional Video4:04
Curated Video

7+ Vocabulary for Problems, Complaining, and Disadvantages

9th - Higher Ed
Today learn informal and formal vocabulary for discussing the negative side of topics.





The informal vocabulary below can be used in an informal General Training Task 1 Letter, or on Speaking
Parts 1...
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

En Dash vs. Em Dash

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -Learn the difference between an en dash and an em dash from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
Instructional Video2:42
Curated Video

Formal and Informal Vocabulary for Increased IELTS Scores

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn the importance of formal and informal vocabulary for IELTS scores.



Knowing and using this range of vocabulary is essential for higher scores, in Speaking and Writing, for both General and Academic...
Instructional Video20:00
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Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...
Instructional Video20:31
Curated Video

Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient. - This...
Instructional Video27:34
Curated Video

Writing a section about bats in a non-chronological report

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write a section about bats in a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals. Key learning points: - The first section of the report will be all about bats. - An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another...
Instructional Video22:07
Curated Video

Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the conclusion of an essay. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text. - Information in the...