Instructional Video5:06
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. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the thesis statement and avoiding storytelling. The teacher demonstrates the process...
Instructional Video5:24
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 prompt. The teacher emphasizes the importance of referring back to the prompt and the main ideas of the response. They provide step-by-step...
Instructional Video5:25
Curated Video

Writing a Memorable Conclusion: Leaving Your Reader with a NIP

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable conclusion for an essay by leaving the reader with a NIP (New Thinking, Implication, Plea). The teacher guides students through the process of re-reading their thesis...
Instructional Video9:51
Cerebellum

Academic Writing - Planning your Essay

9th - 12th
Become a better writer in no time! This video teaches you to how to plan the content of your essay. This is part 1 in the series 'English Composition: Writing Basics.'
Instructional Video7:46
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence using paragraph form. The teacher emphasizes the importance of having clear topic sentences and provides examples of...
Instructional Video4:05
Curated Video

Acknowledging Opposing Viewpoints in Persuasive Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to acknowledge opposing viewpoints in writing by conceding a weakness in one's argument. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's...
Instructional Video4:51
Curated Video

Supporting Your Argument in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in a persuasive essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The teacher emphasizes the importance of providing evidence and supporting details to prove your...
Instructional Video15:24
Oxford Online English

IELTS Essay - How to Write an Introduction (Using Paraphrasing)

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn about paraphrasing in IELTS essays. Paraphrasing means saying the same thing in a different way. Probably, you're watching this video because you think you need to paraphrase the question in...
Instructional Video24:46
Wonderscape

Writing Kids: Academic Essay Writing for Beginners

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the basic structure and components of an essay. It covers the introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the importance of a thesis statement and topic sentences. The video also...
Instructional Video7:14
Curated Video

Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
In this video transcript, the teacher explains how to make a persuasive opinion essay easy to read by organizing ideas and evidence into paragraphs. They discuss the importance of topic sentences and avoiding cramming too much...
Instructional Video6:27
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It discusses the importance of a thesis statement in stating the author's opinion and providing evidence to support it. It also explains the role...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

Identifying the Elements of a Persuasive Essay

K - 5th
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the elements of a persuasive essay. It teaches students how to identify and label the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details, and elaboration in an essay. By...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Descriptive Papers: The Thesis

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson details how to write a thesis for a descriptive paper including what is required: identifying the subject being described, providing the perspective/stance, and the reasons or point of the description. It also provides...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on introductions including the role of an introduction and what it includes. It discusses the length, and methods to hook the reader, and how to make a strong introduction. Real Player is required.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Revising a Thesis Statement

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on revising and editing your paper, especially your thesis statement. It outlines a 3-step process in which the writer reads and answers specific questions about the body of the paper, then answers questions...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Thesis Statements

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson introduces how to write a thesis statement. This tutorial lesson shares a short screencast [04:45] with the lesson's content.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Thesis Statements

9th - 10th
A screencast lesson [2 mins, 39 secs] defining a thesis statement and outlining five steps to use when creating a strong thesis statement.
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Create a Clear and Coherent Thesis

11th - 12th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a clear and coherent thesis statement by analyzing the task and reviewing the text. [7:00]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them clearly what you will be arguing. [7:39]
Instructional Video3:46
Imagine Learning Classroom

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 Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cause and Effect Papers: Thesis: Lesson 1

9th - 10th
This lesson discusses selecting a thesis for a cause and effect paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Cause and Effect Papers: Thesis."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Comparison Papers: Thesis: Lesson 1

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses selecting a thesis for a comparison contrast paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Comparison Papers: Thesis."
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Process Papers: Thesis: Lesson 1

9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses selecting a thesis for a process paper. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Process Papers: Thesis."