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This video offers some rules of thumb for writing a good introduction. It covers everything from tone (confidence is key!) to phrases and clichés to avoid (no need to tell the reader you’re writing an essay—they already know that), and where to put (and not to put) that all-important thesis statement.
Descriptive Essay Example Videos 1 videos
This video defines a descriptive essay—it’s just what it sounds like. It covers what makes a strong descriptive essay—from providing unique d...
Essay Types Videos 14 videos
This video defines a descriptive essay—it’s just what it sounds like. It covers what makes a strong descriptive essay—from providing unique d...
CAHSEE ELA: Expository Writing: Drill 4, Problem 4. Using information from the passage, which of the following most accurately describes Zoltar's job?
CAHSEE ELA: Expository Writing Drill 4, Problem 5. Where are tickets for this event available for purchase?
Writing Elements and Process Videos 47 videos
Without a thesis statement, you don't have a paper. Watch this video, and get the inside scoop on how to write a killer thesis statement.
Choosing a topic can be extremely difficult—even more difficult than deciding which Ben & Jerry's flavor to try next. No, scratch that. Nothing w...
No busque una palabra negativa. Sino una palabra que pueda ser positiva. Tales son "no se caiga", " no molestes a tus maestros" "no se coma toda...