Instructional Video9:38
Curated Video

Using Descriptive Details to Enhance Narrative Writing

K - 5th
In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about exploring a cave with a focus on using details to create a clear image in their reader's mind. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and...
Instructional Video7:37
Oxford Comma

The Basics of Prescriptive vs Descriptive Linguistics

9th - 12th
A short overview of a hotly debated topic. Should language function through a set of official guidelines and rules or does language belong to its speakers? Prescriptive = language should follow a set structure of rules. Descriptive =...
Instructional Video10:18
Cerebellum

Academic Writing - Formating and Structuring your Assignment

9th - 12th
Become a better writer in no time! Formatting a paper is notoriously tricky. This video removes some of the complexity and will help students plan the layout of their piece more clearly. This is part 3 in the series 'English Composition:...
Instructional Video7:55
Curated Video

Using Descriptive Adverbs to Enhance Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of descriptive adverbs and how they can be used to enhance writing by providing more precise details about actions. The teacher provides examples and prompts students to practice...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Descriptive Papers: Key Elements: Lesson 1

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in descriptive papers. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Descriptive Papers: Key Elements."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Descriptive Papers: Organization

6th - 8th
This lesson discusses structuring an outline for a descriptive paper. [5:36]