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Learn Zillion: Develop an Alternate Ending to a Text by Brainstorming

11th - 12th
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop an alternate ending to a text by brainstorming. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:53]
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Learn Zillion: Revise a Narrative Story by Rereading the Draft

2nd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise a narrative reading response by rereading and asking yourself, 'What details can I add to make my story stronger and are there any details I can remove?' Login gives access to a slideshow as...
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Learn Zillion: Generate a Topic in Response to a Writing Prompt

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will generate a topic by listing things that fit the prompt and using the strength test. [3:42]
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Learn Zillion: Include Events That Lead to the Character Solving His/her Problem

4th Standards
In this lesson, students include all the events that lead to the character solving the problem and practice adding details to show the reader how it all happened. [9:52]
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Learn Zillion: Include Details to Make a Story Flow

4th Standards
In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]
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Learn Zillion: Read by Using a Questioning Voice at a Question Mark

3rd
In this lesson, you will learn how to read fluently by using a questioning voice when you see a question mark at the end of a sentence. [3:12]
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Learn Zillion: Read by Pausing at Colons

3rd
In this lesson, you will learn how to read fluently by pausing at colons in lists or in sentences showing examples. [4:22]
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Learn Zillion: Read Fluently by Noticing Dialogue

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how good readers read fluently by noticing dialogue. [3:46]
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Learn Zillion: Understand Different Ways Dialogue Can Be Written

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn that good readers read fluently by remembering how dialogue can be written in different ways. [4:06]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue Using Dialogue Tags

3rd
In this lesson, you will learn how good readers read dialogue by using dialogue tags. [4:18]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue Using What You Know About Characters

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how good readers talk like the characters by using what they know about the character.Slideshow includes teaching rubric and tips for teachers. [4:37]
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Learn Zillion: Self Correct by Rereading Dialogue

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how good readers fix their fluency by rereading the dialogue to match their voice to the clues in the text. [4:47]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue Fluently by Asking Questions

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn that good readers read fluently by asking "Did I use all that I know about reading dialogue?" [4:41]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue by Recognizing Characters, Verbs, and Dialogue (1)

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing the different ways dialogue is written. [3:51]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue by Recognizing Characters, Verbs, and Dialogue (2)

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing the different ways dialogue is written. [4:04]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue by Recognizing the Speaker

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing who is speaking. [3:30]
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Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue by Recognizing Clue Adverbs

3rd
In this lesson, you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing clue adverbs. [3:49]
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Learn Zillion: Punctuate Dialogue Using Quotation Marks and Commas

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will practice punctuating dialogue by properly placing quotation marks and commas. [5:14]
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Learn Zillion: Using Footnotes in a Text

7th - 8th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to figure out meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases by using footnotes. [4:28]
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Learn Zillion: Recognize Common Character Traits (Archetypes)

7th
In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize common character traits by making comparisons to similar character types in other readings. Login gives access to two additional videos. [4:14]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Theme of a Myth

7th
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the theme of a myth by identifying its purpose. Login gives access to two additional videos. [2:58]
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Learn Zillion: Recognize and Express Ideas That Are Contrary to Fact

8th
In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize and express ideas that are contrary to fact by recognizing and utilizing specific types of if clauses. Login is required in order to access an additional video. [6:03]
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Strong Thesis Statement

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [5:12]
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Learn Zillion: Prove Your Point Using True Examples From Real Life

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to prove your point by adding true examples. [4:24]