Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Brainstorming Persuasive Topics: Exploring Life's Obstacles

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for persuasive opinion speeches by brainstorming life obstacles. The teacher guides the students through the process of generating ideas, selecting a topic that makes a...
Instructional Video5:07
Curated Video

Supporting Your Argument: Turning Topic Sentences into Questions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....
Instructional Video4:48
Curated Video

Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
Instructional Video4:45
Curated Video

Writing a Memorable Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader with a Nip

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write a memorable conclusion for their essays. They emphasize the importance of leaving a lasting impression on the reader by using a "nip" - a thought-provoking statement or call to...
Instructional Video4:48
Curated Video

Crafting a Memorable Closing Paragraph with a Plea for Action

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. The three steps discussed are: restating the thesis, using strong language, and telling the reader what will happen with their...
Instructional Video5:26
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of choosing a topic that the author cares about, the writing process, and common mistakes to avoid. The teacher...
Instructional Video5:40
Curated Video

Writing Effective Body Paragraphs: Stating Reasons and Supporting with Evidence

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a body paragraph when answering a prompt. They emphasize the importance of connecting supporting information to the thesis statement and prompt, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to...
Instructional Video14:48
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Brené Brown Netflix Special

Higher Ed
Communication Professor reacts to Brené Brown's Netflix special to look at her public speaking skills. Brene Brown's special, Call to Courage was based upon her popular books that look at the connection between vulnerability and courage....
Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video lesson, students are taught how to develop supporting ideas for their thesis statements by asking questions and using precise language. The teacher emphasizes the importance of choosing a topic that the writer feels...
Instructional Video10:57
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Make Your Public Speaking Message More Memorable

Higher Ed
5 Tips to Make Your Public Speaking Message More Memorable. We'll look at concrete tips, tons of examples and illustrations, and DOs and DON'Ts that come with these Public Speaking strategies.<br/>
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Writing a Powerful Closing Statement: Referring to the Prompt and Big Ideas

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a powerful closing statement. They emphasize the importance of referring back to the original prompt and main ideas of the response. The teacher shares their own...
Instructional Video5:39
Curated Video

Secrets to a High-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Using an Outline

9th - Higher Ed
Using the right outline can get you the score you need on IELTS Writing Task 2. Get our secrets to writing a high-scoring IELTS Writing Task 2 essay by using an outline to organize your ideas.



If you are...
Instructional Video3:26
Curated Video

Developing Subpoints for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop subpoints for a thesis statement by transforming the argument into a "why" question. They provide an example of a thesis statement about the importance of getting enough sleep, and then...
Instructional Video7:57
Englishing

How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph

9th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write a body paragraph of an opinion essay. He will focus on how to write a topic sentence, detail/supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence by looking at an easy essay.
Instructional Video3:25
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction: Easy Structure for High Scores

9th - Higher Ed
Today you’ll learn how to structure your IELTS Task 2 introductions for high scores.
Instructional Video10:50
Curated Video

IELTS Writing Task 2! How Write an Awesome Introduction

9th - Higher Ed
Get the 7 Easy Steps to a 7 or Higher
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Writing an Effective Conclusion for Your Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of including a conclusion in an essay and provides a step-by-step guide on how to write an effective conclusion. The teacher emphasizes the need to summarize the thesis statement and...
Instructional Video5:10
Curated Video

Writing a Memorable Conclusion

K - 5th
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to write a memorable conclusion for an essay by leaving the reader with a "NIP" (New thinking, Implication, or Plea). The teacher guides the students through the steps of rereading the...
Instructional Video3:52
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Writing the Argument for Your Thesis Statement: Turning Purpose into a Claim

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to use analysis to write an essay. The focus is on persuasive writing, where the author states their opinion and supports it with evidence. The teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to turn...
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Writing Subpoints for Your Thesis Statement

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop subpoints for a thesis statement by transforming the argument into a "why" question. The teacher provides clear instructions on how to analyze a prompt, identify the subject, audience,...
Instructional Video1:56
Brian McLogan

Using the equality of exponents to get the same base and solve

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to solve exponential equations. An exponential equation is an equation in which a variable occurs as an exponent. To solve an exponential equation, we isolate the exponential part of the equation. Then we take the log of both...
Instructional Video6:30
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Staying Focused on the Prompt

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that your writing stays focused on the prompt when responding to a writing assignment. The teacher provides a step-by-step process for reviewing and revising your work, emphasizing the...
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Elaborating on Supporting Details: Writing Hypothetical Examples

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of elaborating on supporting details in persuasive writing. They emphasize the need for clarity and avoiding reader inference by connecting arguments to the topic sentence and thesis...
Instructional Video8:07
Englishing

How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 4: Transition words

9th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write an opinion essay using transition words to create a better flow among paragraphs and sentences. He will focus on four groups of transition words and then changed an essay. This lesson is...