Instructional Video4:28
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Learn Zillion: Plan an Introductory Paragraph for an Informational Text

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your introductory paragraph by using boxes and bullets. [4:28]
Instructional Video5:38
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Thesis Statement Expressing the Main Idea

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to express the main idea by writing a thesis statement. [5:38]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas and Evidence for Responding to Constructed Response

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your evidence by writing supporting paragraphs. [5:31]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Write an Introduction to a Constructed Response

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write an introduction by building on the thesis statement. [4:58]
Instructional Video4:46
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Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion Referring to "Big Ideas"

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [4:55]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Reading and Understanding a Writing Prompt

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to read and understand what a prompt requires by underlining key words and deciding if you need to write a narrative or an essay. [2:45]
Instructional Video
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Learn Zillion: Craft Opinion Statements That Are Debatable

5th Standards
Writers craft opinion statements that are debatable. Let's practice crafting a debatable opinion statement by making sure the statement takes a side and is not a fact. [10:02]
Instructional Video4:52
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion to an Informational Text by Recapping and Reflecting

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by recapping and reflecting. [4:52]
Instructional Video4:43
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Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]
Instructional Video4:52
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Learn Zillion: Write the First Draft of an Informational Text

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write the first draft of your essay by using the boxes and bullets outline as your guide. [4:52]
Instructional Video3:46
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Learn Zillion: Develop a Thesis and Supporting Reasons

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop essay points by writing your thesis statement and listing reasons in order of importance. [3:46]
Instructional Video3:14
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Learn Zillion: Connect Examples, Body Paragraphs, and Reasons With the Thesis

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make your essay flow by connecting your examples, facts, and reasons to your thesis. [3:14]
Instructional Video4:39
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Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Thesis Statement

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]
Instructional Video7:14
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Learn Zillion: Using Paragraph Form

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]
Instructional Video4:50
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Learn Zillion: Draft a Concluding Paragraph for a Persuasive Letter

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by explaining why your opinion matters. [4:50]
Instructional Video5:16
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Learn Zillion: Revising a Narrative Response for Clarity

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the topic by rereading and asking yourself, "Is this clear? Have I followed my roadmap?" [5:16]