In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by leaving your reader with a "NIP." [5:10]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize information for an essay by using a graphic organizer. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm possible story ideas by making a list. [5:40]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "water under the bridge" by using context clues. [4:17]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "to know like the back of one's hand" by using context clues. [4:33]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "to feel like a fish out of water" by using context clues. [4:43]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "the straw that broke the camel's back" by using context clues. [4:43]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop supporting ideas by using personal experiences. [5:27]

In this lesson, you will learn to write an introductory paragraph to define your claim by arguing why this issue is important and addressing the opposing claim. [4:52]

In this lesson, students use dialogue as one method to let the reader know more about the characters and practice adding dialogue to describe characters. [10:09]

In this lesson, students use sensory details to create images in the minds of their readers and practice adding details to appeal to the reader's senses. [7:48]

In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your reasons for your opinion by using transitional phrases. [5:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop a thesis statement by checking to make sure you have strong reasons to support it. [4:08]

In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in your reader with a strong opening by sharing a short anecdote. [5:21]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by showing, not telling. [4:51]

In this lesson, you will learn how to correct grammar and spelling mistakes in your writing by rereading and fixing mistakes as you find them. [4:45]

In this lesson, you will learn to record evidence for your answers by underlining and taking notes. [4:23]

In this lesson, you will learn how to read and understand what a prompt requires by circling key words and deciding if you need to write narrative or essay. [2:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify what a writing prompt is asking and what kind of writing you'll need to do by using keywords in the prompt. [6:01]

In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your essay by leaving your reader with a "NIP." [5:25]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop research questions by asking, "What do I already know about the topic?" [3:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. [3:46]

In this lesson, you will learn how to read fluently by expressing strong emotions when you see an exclamation point at the end of a sentence. [3:43]

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom "get one's foot in the door" by using context clues. [4:48]