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The Learning Depot

Analytical and Expository Thesis Statements

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, we take a look at the analytical and expository thesis statements and compare them to the argumentative thesis statement. The purpose of your paper will determine your thesis statement. Examples are given.
Instructional Video5:58
Curated Video

How to START Your Essay: SIMPLE & PROVEN Introduction Paragraph Format

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you lost on how to start your essay? Trying to figure out how to write a simple introduction paragraph? In this video, I will give you a proven introduction paragraph format to use to begin your essay.



I start off the...
Instructional Video6:36
Curated Video

End Your Essay (PART 1): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Wondering how to end your essay well? Trying to write a conclusion paragraph to wrap up your essay with an A+? In this video, I review the structure, outline and steps to writing a conclusion paragraph.



First, I cover the...
Instructional Video10:38
Curated Video

Only Way to Start Your Essay: Easy Plan, Outline, & Thesis for Cause and Effect

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you trying to start your essay by writing your hook? That is a BIG mistake. In this video, I will show you not only how to start your essay but how to come up with a simple but effective essay outline.



First, I show you...
Instructional Video5:07
Curated Video

Learn to Start Your Essay like Mr. Beast...

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What if Mr. Beast was your teacher? In this video, we look at one of Mr. Beast's videos to learn how to start our essay. He is a great storyteller and does a lot of things you can also do when writing your introduction paragraph. This...
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Part 2: Discover How to Start Essay with an A+ Hook: STRONG Attention Grabbing Examples

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I clarify the biggest common mistakes students make when starting their essay with a hook. I also teach you TWO new ways to start your essay. If you apply this video, it will take your essay to the next level!...
Instructional Video11:42
Curated Video

How to Write an Essay: The Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...
Instructional Video8:54
Curated Video

Discover How to Write an A+ Thesis in Essay (Strong Examples)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Are you confused about how to write a strong thesis statement? Lost on where to begin?



Writing a STRONG thesis statement is really hard, it can be very overwhelming for beginners. The goal of this video is to help you...
Instructional Video6:30
Curated Video

TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph?



In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE...
Instructional Video10:46
Curated Video

How to Write New Year's Resolution or Goal Essay (8 Simple Steps)

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, I explain an 8-step process to writing an essay about your New Year's resolutions. I will guide you through every step of the way. From writing your thesis and paragraphs to wrapping up your conclusion.
Instructional Video4:43
Curated Video

Writing a Research Thesis Statement: Restating Your Big Research Question

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement for a research paper. The steps include researching a topic, generating a big research question, restating the question as a complete sentence, and asking...
Instructional Video4:09
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Thesis Statement for Your Research Paper

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the process of writing a thesis statement for a research paper. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a thesis statement to provide focus and clarity to the paper. The three steps to...
Instructional Video3:05
Curated Video

Organizing Your Opinion Letter: Using Boxes and Bullets

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains to students how to structure their opinion letter using the boxes and bullets method. They emphasize the importance of developing supporting ideas and examples to strengthen their arguments. The...
Instructional Video4:55
Curated Video

Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

Improving Your Persuasive Opinion Essay: Reconsidering the Order of Evidence

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher discusses how to make a persuasive opinion essay more convincing by reorganizing the supporting evidence. They explain the importance of claims and provide examples, and also review the writing process of...
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of defending the thesis statement and provides examples of supporting reasons and details for each...
Instructional Video5:31
Curated Video

Creating an Engaging Opening and Thesis for Your Opinion or Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make the reader interested in reading an opinion or persuasive essay by writing a strong opening and thesis. They discuss the importance of combining a hook with a thesis statement to make the...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Ordering Your Introduction: Helping Your Reader Understand Your Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write an introduction in a logical order for an essay. They emphasize the importance of considering what information the reader needs to know first and then organizing the points accordingly. By...
Instructional Video4:55
Curated Video

Writing a Strong Closing Paragraph: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a closing paragraph that stays on topic for a writing prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and the main ideas of the response. They provide clear...
Instructional Video4:29
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas through Personal Experiences

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement by using personal experiences. The lesson emphasizes the importance of connecting with the audience and choosing support that relates to their...
Instructional Video5:04
Curated Video

Writing a Conclusion: Using the Reverse Funnel Method

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a conclusion for an essay using the reverse funnel method. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a conclusion to provide closure to the reader. They guide the viewers through...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Organizing and Developing Supporting Ideas

K - 5th
This video provides a lesson on how to organize and develop supporting ideas in an opinion essay using boxes and bullets. It emphasizes the importance of having three separate reasons that support the thesis statement and provides...
Instructional Video15:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Open and Close Presentations

Higher Ed
Here's a seriously in-depth, step-by-step look at How to Open and Close Presentations or Speeches. We explore various attention grabbers for presentations (or "attention getters") and all of the other component...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

How to Write a Convincing Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...