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Chapter 1: Conventions in Writing – Grammar: Help and Review

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Lesson 1: Independent & Dependent Clauses: Subordination & Coordination

Lesson 2: Sentence Fragments, Comma Splices and Run-on Sentences

Lesson 3: Comma Usage: Avoid Confusion in Clauses & Contrasting Sentence Parts

Lesson 4: Punctuation: Using Colons, Semicolons & Periods

Lesson 5: Parallelism: How to Write and Identify Parallel Sentences

Lesson 6: What Are Personal Pronouns?

Lesson 7: Pronouns: Relative, Reflexive, Interrogative & Possessive

Lesson 8: How to Identify the Subject of a Sentence

Lesson 9: Verb Tense & Subject-Verb Agreement

Lesson 10: Subject-Verb Agreement: Using Uncommon Singular and Plural Nouns and Pronouns

Lesson 11: What Are Misplaced Modifiers and Dangling Modifiers?

Lesson 12: Sentence Agreement: Avoiding Faulty Collective Ownership

Lesson 13: What is a Compound Sentence? – Examples & Definition

Lesson 14: Intransitive Phrasal Verbs: Examples & Overview

Lesson 15: Common Grammar Mistakes: Examples & Correction

Lesson 16: What is a Complex Sentence? – Examples & Concept

Chapter 2: Conventions in Writintg – Usage: Help and Review

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Lesson 1: How to Write With Good Diction to Develop Style, Tone & Point-of-View

Lesson 2: How to Write Well: What Makes Writing Good?

Lesson 3: How to Write with Idioms or Phrasal Verbs

Lesson 4: Active and Passive Voice

Lesson 5: How to Write Logical Sentences and Avoid Faulty Comparisons

Lesson 6: Sentence Clarity: How to Write Clear Sentences

Lesson 7: Sentence Structure: Identify and Avoid ‘Mixed Structure’ Sentences

Lesson 8: How to Write a Diary Entry: Format, Examples & Ideas

Lesson 9: Telegraphic Sentence: Definition & Examples

Lesson 10: Adjectives: Definition, Examples & List

Lesson 11: How to Cite a Textbook in APA Format

Lesson 12: How to Cite a Textbook in MLA

Lesson 13: How to Write a Newspaper Article

Lesson 14: How to Write a Summary of an Article

Lesson 15: How to Write an Article Review

Lesson 16: How to Write a Magazine Article

Chapter 3: Writing Mechanics Help

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Lesson 1: What Are Synonyms & Antonyms? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 2: Variations in Language Across Cultures

Lesson 3: Identifying Types of Sentences

Lesson 4: Sentence Embedding & Expanding

Lesson 5: What is Pragmatics? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 6: How to Identify Errors in Adjuctives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement

Lesson 7: How to Identify Errors in Comparison, Correlation & Parallelism

Lesson 8: How to Identify Errors in Coordination & Subordination

Lesson 9: How to Identify Errors in Negation

Lesson 10: How to Identify Errors in Idiomatic Expressions

Lesson 11: How to Identify Wrong Word Use

Lesson 5: Spelling & Word Patterns: Prefixes, Suffixes & Root Words

Lesson 13: Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects

Lesson 14: How to Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing

Lesson 15: Apostrophes: Possession with Singular, Plural and Multiple Nouns

Lesson 16: Identifying Errors in Agreement for Nouns & Pronouns

Lesson 17: Syntax in Writing: Definition & Examples

Lesson 18: History of the English Language: Influences & Development – Quiz & Worksheet

Lesson 19: Identifying Errors in Sentence Structure

Lesson 20: Analogy in Literature: Definition & Examples

Chapter 4: How to Revise an Essay: Help and Review

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Lesson 1: Writing: Main Idea, Thesis Statement & Topic Sentences

Lesson 2: How to Use Sources to Write Essays and Evaluate Evidence

Lesson 3: Evaluating Reasoning in an Essay or Article

Lesson 4: How to Evaluate Reasoning

Lesson 5: How to Structure Paragraphs in an Essay

Lesson 6: How to Structure Sentences in an Essay

Lesson 7: How to Write Better by Improving Your Sentence Structure

Lesson 8: How to Write a Great Argument

Lesson 9: Using Rhetorical Skills to Write Better Essays

Lesson 10: How Word Choice and Language Set the Tone of Your Essay

Lesson 11: Point of View: First, Second & Third Person

Lesson 12: Essay Critique: Examples & Overview

Chapter 5: Using Source Materials: Help and Review

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Lesson 1: What Is a Bibliography and When Should I Write One?

Lesson 2: How to Read Citations in Texts and Bibliographies

Lesson 3: Journal Article Citations

Lesson 4: Citations from Authored Books, Edited Books and Revised Books

Lesson 5: Citations from Magazines

Lesson 6: How to Cite Online Sources

Lesson 7: How to Make In-Text Citations

Lesson 8: Feature Story: Definition, Format & Examples

Lesson 9: Lexicography: Definition & History

Lesson 10: Academic Sources: Definition & Examples

Lesson 11: Peer Reviewed Scholarly Journal: Definition & Examples

Lesson 12: What Is a Journal Article? – Examples & Overview

Lesson 13: What is Professional Writing? – Definition & Explanation

Chapter 6: Types of Writing Sources & Citations

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Lesson 1: Selecting & Refining a Research Topic

Lesson 2: Writing Research Questions: Purpose & Examples

Lesson 3: Tips for Locating Research Materials

Lesson 4: Evaluating Sources for Reliability, Credibility, and Worth

Lesson 5: How to Use Reference Material in Your Writing

Lesson 6: How to Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite Sources

Lesson 7: APA Citation: Formats & Examples

Lesson 8: What Is the Chicago Citation Style?

Lesson 9: What is MLA Format?

Lesson 10: How to Make a Works Cited Page

Chapter 7: Parts of an Essay

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Lesson 1: How to Engage Readers by Picking and Developing an Appeal

Lesson 2: What Is Brainstorming?

Lesson 3: Techniques for Brainstorming Great Ideas

Lesson 4: What is a Thesis Statement?

Lesson 5: How to Write a Thesis Statement

Lesson 6: How to Write an Outline

Lesson 7: Basic Essay Structure: The Five-Paragraph Essay

Lesson 8: Essay Introduction: Write a Thesis and Capture Your Audience

Lesson 9: How to Write a Strong Essay Body

Lesson 10: How to Structure an Argument in Your Essay

Lesson 11: Essay Writing Tips

Lesson 12: Concluding Sentence: Definition, Examples & Starters

Chapter 8: Essay Writing

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Lesson 1: How to Write a Strong Personal Essay

Lesson 2: How to Write a Persuasive Essay and Use Several Sources

Lesson 3: Writing for Your Audience

Lesson 4: How to Edit and Improve Essay Content

Lesson 5: What are Logical Fallacies? – Define, Identify and Avoid Them

Lesson 6: Audience Opposition: Anticipating and Refuting Opposing Views in Your Essays

Lesson 7: How to Focus Your Essay and Respond to the Essay Prompt

Lesson 8: Introduction Sentences for Essays: Examples & Overview

Lesson 9: Citation: Styles & Formats

Lesson 10: The Intentional Fallacy: Summary & Concept

Lesson 11: How to Write a Composition

Lesson 12: How to Write a Compare & Contrast Essay

Lesson 13: How to Start a Comparison Essay: Outline & Thesis

Lesson 14: Comparison Essays: Block & Point-by-Point Methods

Lesson 15: Practice With Evidence-Based Writing

Lesson 16: Writing an Analysis of an Author’s Argument

Chapter 9: Reading and Understanding Essays

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Lesson 1: Get the Gist of an Essay & Improve Reading Comprehension

Lesson 2: How to Determine the Best Audience or Readers for an Essay

Lesson 3: Peer Editing: How to Edit Essays By Other Writers

Lesson 4: What is Expository Text? – Definition, Types & Examples

Lesson 5: The Advancement of Learning by Francis Bacon: Summary & Analysis

Lesson 6: The Organization Man by William Whyte: Summary & Analysis

Lesson 7: The Philosophy of Composition by Edgar Allan Poe: Summary & Analysis

Lesson 8: William Godwin’s Philosophy

Chapter 10: Composition Best Practices – Theory and Application

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Lesson 1: Effective Prewriting: Instructions and Examples

Lesson 2: Thesis Development: Steps and Instructions

Essay Organization and Outline Building

Lesson 4: Structuring Paragraphs and Sentences: Tips and Tricks

Lesson 5: Common Writing Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Lesson 6: Introductions and Conclusions: Best Practices and Advice

Lesson 7: What Are Acronyms? – Definition & Common Examples

Lesson 8: Book Citation: Formats & Examples

Chapter 11: The Writing Process: Revision and Skill Development

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Lesson 1: How to Write a Great Essay Quickly

Lesson 2: Practicing Essay Writing to Get Better at Writing

Lesson 3: Writing Revision: How to Fix Mistakes in Your Writing

Lesson 4: How to Proofread an Essay for Spelling and Grammar

Chapter 12: Teaching Writing

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Lesson 1: Types of Journalism

Lesson 2: Assessing Student Writing: Examples, Tools & Methods

Lesson 3: Writing Effective Essay Prompts

Lesson 4: Fun, Interactive Writing Activities: Individual & Group

Lesson 5: How to Organize an Essay

Lesson 6: How to Use Information from Multiple Sources in an Essay

Lesson 7: Organizational Features & Structures of Informational Texts

Lesson 8: The Writing Process: Definition & Steps

Lesson 9: Recursively Using Stages of the Writing Process

Lesson 10: How to Create a Writing Portfolio

Lesson 11: Self-Assessment in Writing: Definition & Examples

Lesson 12: Literature-Based Creative Writing: Responses, Fanfiction & More

Lesson 13: Conventions of Research & Academic Inquiry

Lesson 14: Interpreting Your Research Findings in an Essay

Lesson 15: Introduction to Journalism: History & Society

Lesson 16: Contemporary Journalism & Its Role in Society

Lesson 17: How to Write Effective Essay Prompts

Lesson 18: Individual & Group Interactive Writing Activities

Lesson 19: Stages of the Recursive Writing Process

Lesson 20: Argumentative Essay: Definition, Format & Examples

Lesson 21: Inverted Word Order: Definition & Examples

Lesson 22: Argumentative Essay Thesis Examples

Lesson 23: Thesis Statement Examples for Research Papers

Lesson 24: Compare & Contrast Thesis Statement Examples

Lesson 25: Analytical Thesis Statement Examples

Lesson 26: Persuasive Thesis Statement Examples

Lesson 27: Informative Thesis Statement Examples

Chapter 13: Technical Writing & Informational Texts

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Lesson 1: What is Technical Writing?

Lesson 2: Informational Texts: Organizational Features & Structures

Lesson 3: Textual Evidence & Interpreting an Informational Text

Lesson 4: How to Connect Ideas in an Informational Text

Lesson 5: How Supplemental Features Add to an Informational Text

Lesson 6: How to Identify the Problem and Solution in a Reading Selection

Lesson 7: How to Find Cause and Effect in a Reading Selection

Lesson 8: Determining the Sequence of Events or Steps in a Reading Selection

Lesson 9: Understanding Topics Presented in Different Media or Formats

Chapter 14: Teaching Materials & Resources

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Lesson 1: Integrated Lessons: Definition & Examples

Lesson 2: Identifying Appropriate Interdisciplinary Classroom Activities

Lesson 3: Instructional Materials: Definition, Examples & Evaluation

Lesson 4: Issues in Middle School Language Arts Curricula

Lesson 5: Finding Methods to Teach Integrated Language Arts

Lesson 6: Professional Resources for Middle School Instructors

Lesson 7: Technological Resources for the Middle School Classroom

Chapter 15: Prose Nonfiction

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Lesson 1: What Is Nonfiction? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 2: Fact vs. Persuasion vs. Informed Opinion in Nonfiction

Lesson 3: Literary Nonfiction: Essays, Diaries, Letters, & More

Lesson 4: Literary Nonfiction: Biographies & Autobiographies

Lesson 5: Informational Text: Editorials, Articles, Speeches & More

Lesson 6: Business Documents: Policies, Procedure Manuals & More

Chapter 16: Prose Fiction

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Lesson 1: What Is Fiction? – Definition & Types

Lesson 2 Quiz: Types of Fiction: Novels, Novellas & Short Stories

Lesson 3: Setting in Literature: Definition, Importance & Examples

Lesson 4: Characterization: Character Roles & Dialogue in Fiction

Lesson 5: Plot in Fiction: Definition, Parts & Subplots

Lesson 6: What is a Flashback in Literature? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 7: Point of View in Fiction: First Person, Third Person & More

Lesson 8: What is Theme in Literature? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 9: Interpreting Tone in Fiction

Lesson 10: Style in Fiction: Dialect & Figures of Speech

Lesson 11: Drawing Inferences in Fiction

Lesson 12: Interpreting Figurative Language in Fiction

Chapter 17: Nonfiction and Informational Text Skills Practice

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Lesson 1: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting an Editorial

Lesson 2: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting an Article

Lesson 3: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Speech

Lesson 4: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Journal

Lesson 5: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Diary

Lesson 6: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Letter

Lesson 7: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Reference Book

Lesson 8: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Review

Lesson 9: Practice Analyzing and Interpreting a Biography/Autobiography

Chapter 18: Teaching Literature

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Lesson 1: The Upanishads: History, Religion & Oral Tradition

Lesson 2: Pastoral Ode: Definition & Characteristics

Lesson 3: World Literature Written Pre-Modernity: Influences, Traits & Famous Works

Lesson 4: World Literature of the 17th-19th Centuries: Traits, Influences & Famous Works

Lesson 5: Modern World Literature: Characteristics & Influences

Lesson 6: World Literature: Major Authors & Works

Lesson 7: Censorship in Young Adult Literature

Lesson 8: Contemporary Young Adult Fiction: Topics, Themes & Place

Lesson 9: What is a Story Arc? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 10: Journey to the West: Book Summary & Characters

Lesson 11: Monkey King in Journey to the West

Chapter 19: Reading Basics

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Lesson 1: How to Explain the Main Point through Supporting Details

Lesson 2: How to Restate an Idea and Summarize

Lesson 3: How to Determine the Cause and Effect of an Event in a Passage

Lesson 4: How to Compare and Contrast Elements of a Passage

Lesson 5: How to Draw Conclusions from a Passage

Lesson 6: How to Determine the Writer’s Tone and Point-of-View

Lesson 7: How to Determine the Text Structure of a Passage Using Transitions

Chapter 20: Analyzing Reading

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Lesson 1: Evaluating Rhetorical Devices in Writing

Lesson 2: Interpreting Works in Context

Lesson 3: Recognizing Biases, Assumptions & Stereotypes in Written Works

Lesson 4: Literary Forms & Genres: How They Affect Meaning

Lesson 5: How to Recognize Gaps & Inconsistencies in a Text

Lesson 6: How to Recognize Attitude Expressed by the Author Towards a Subject

Lesson 7: Using Structural Analysis to Determine the Meaning of Words

Lesson 8: How to Recognize Statements that Strengthen or Weaken Arguments

Lesson 9: How to Identify Relationships Between General & Specific Ideas

Lesson 10: Using Syntax to Determine the Meaning of Words

Lesson 11: Form & Meaning in Poetry

Chapter 21: Analyzing & Interpreting a Passage

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Lesson 1: How to Interpret Generalizations of a Passage

Lesson 2: How to Interpret the Word Choice of a Writer

Lesson 3: Interpreting Data & Statistics in a Passage

Chapter 22: Analyzing Key Ideas of Nonfiction & Informational Text

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Lesson 1: How to Analyze the Purpose of a Text

Lesson 2: How to Analyze an Argument’s Effectiveness & Validity

Lesson 3: How to Analyze Two Texts Related by Theme or Topic

Lesson 4: How to Analyze Two Texts with Opposing Arguments

Lesson 5: How to Analyze Graphic Information Inside a Text

Chapter 23: Teaching Reading

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Lesson 1: Methods for Determining Students’ Reading Level

Lesson 2: Emergent Literacy: Definition, Theories & Characteristics

Lesson 3: Strategies for Developing Students’ Learning & Reading Habits

Lesson 4: How to Apply Ideas from a Reading Selection to Other Situations

Lesson 5: Drawing Conclusions from a Reading Selection

Lesson 6: How to Make Predictions Based on Information from a Reading Selection

Lesson 7: Challenging Statements & Opinions in a Reading Selection

Lesson 8: How to Compare & Contrast Ideas in a Reading Selection

Lesson 9: How to Recognize Implied Relationships in a Reading Selection

Lesson 10: How to Arrange Ideas in a Reading Selection in an Outline

Lesson 11: Finding Specific Details in a Reading Selection

Lesson 12: Cultural, Ethnic & Linguistic Relationships to Reading Development

Lesson 13: Setting Up a Classroom Library: Organization & Ideas

Lesson 14: How to Teach Reading: Planning and Execution

Lesson 15: Relationship Between Listening & Reading Comprehension

Lesson 16: Responding to Literature: Forming Your Point of View

Lesson 17: Strategies for Assessing Reading Materials

Lesson 18: How to Teach an Online English Course

Lesson 19: What is Nonsense Word Fluency?

Lesson 20: Teaching Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes to Kids

Lesson 21: What is an Affix? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 22: Methods of Teaching Onomatopoeia

Lesson 23: Methods of Teaching Hyperbole

Lesson 24: Teaching Poetry in Kindergarten

Lesson 25: Teaching Short & Long Vowel Sounds

Lesson 26: Long & Short Vowels: Sounds & Word Examples

Lesson 27: Inflectional Endings: Definition & Examples

Lesson 28: What Are R-Controlled Vowels?

Lesson 29: Vowel Digraphs: Definition & Examples

Chapter 24: Speaking Skills

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Lesson 1: Rhetorical Devices in the Oral Tradition

Lesson 2: Finding Meaning in Visual Media: Strategies & Examples

Lesson 3: Producing a Dramatic Production: Strategies & Elements

Lesson 4: Approaches to Dramatic Acting

Lesson 5: Principles of Theatrical Design

Lesson 6: Communication in Different Settings

Lesson 7: English as a Second Language in the Classroom: Acquisition & Development

Lesson 8: Historical & Social Influences on Language Acquisition & Development

Lesson 9: Teaching Speaking Skills to ELL Students: Methods & Resources

Chapter 25: Reading for Key Ideas & Details

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Lesson 1: Close Reading vs. Big Picture Reading Strategies

Lesson 2: What is Inference? – How to Infer Intended Meaning

Lesson 3: How to Find the Theme or Central Idea

Lesson 4: What is Paraphrasing? – Definition & Examples

Lesson 5: Supporting Details: Definition & Examples

Lesson 6: How to Use Descriptive Details & Sensory Language in Your Writing

Chapter 26: Text Structure & Reading Skills

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Lesson 1: Selecting the Best Words for Your Message

Lesson 2: Constructing Meaning with Context Clues, Prior Knowledge & Word Structure

Lesson 3: How to Write and Use Transition Sentences

Lesson 4: How to Write Strong Transitions and Transitional Sentences

Lesson 5: Identifying the Organization in a Reading Selection

Lesson 6: What is Structure in Writing and How Does it Affect Meaning?

Lesson 7: Determining Facts vs. Opinion in a Text

Lesson 8: Figure of Speech: Definition, Types & Examples

Lesson 9: Skills & Vocabulary for College Level Reading

Chapter 27: Using & Evaluating Sources for Writing

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Lesson 1: The Role of Visuals in Communication

Lesson 2: Using Visuals to Present Data: Textual Graphics vs. Visual Graphics

Lesson 3: Understanding Key Arguments of Sources

Lesson 4: Using Reverse Outlining to Evaluate Sources

Lesson 5: Challenging an Idea: Identifying Key Points & Avenues of Research

Chapter 28: Reading & Thinking Critically

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Lesson 1: Making Logical Assumptions When Reading Texts

Lesson 12: Deductive Reasoning: Examples & Definition

Lesson 3: Using Prior Knowledge to Make Predictions While Reading

Lesson 4: The Critical Thinking Process: Point-of-View, Assumptions, Evidence & Conclusions

Chapter 29: Conventions of Written English

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Lesson 1: Capitalization Rules in Writing

Lesson 2: What is Punctuation? – Rules & Signs

Lesson 3: Commas: Correct Usage & Basic Rules

Lesson 4: General English Spelling Rules

Lesson 5: Commonly Confused Words in English

Chapter 30: Vocabulary Acquisition & Use

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Lesson 1: Research-Based Guidelines for Teaching Vocabulary

Lesson 2: Vocabulary Words & Reading Comprehension: Teaching Strategies

Lesson 3: Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction

Lesson 4: How to Use Context to Determine the Meaning of Words

Lesson 5: Understanding Words By Their Relationships

Lesson 6: Using Affixes and Roots to Find the Meaning of Words

Lesson 7: The Etymology of Words

Lesson 8: Using Reference Materials for Vocabulary

Chapter 31: Argument & Rhetorical Strategies

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Lesson 1: Argument Structure: From Premise to Conclusion

Lesson 2: Logos, Ethos and Pathos: 3 Ways to Appeal to an Audience in Essays

Lesson 3: How Authors Promote Bias in Texts

Chapter 32: Types of Essays

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Lesson 1: Narrative Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

Lesson 2: Descriptive Essay: Definition, Examples & Characteristics

Lesson 3: Informative Essay: Definition, Examples & Structure

Lesson 4: Components of Writing a Persuasive Essay

Lesson 5: Evaluative Essay: Examples, Format & Characteristics

College English Composition: Help and Review

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