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Why should you read “Moby Dick”?

AdultsLifeNatureWriting...
Dive into Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby Dick,” the story of Captain Ahab’s hunt for revenge against the white whale who bit off his leg.

The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon

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Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.

Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

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After years of war, the world’s kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting...

The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma

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Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.

The philosophy of cynicism

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Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.

Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?

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Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”

The Egg - A Short Story

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A Big Thanks to Andy Weir for allowing us to use his story.

Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.

Basic Essay Structure

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In this video, we will go over the basic structure of an essay. After the video, students will have an understanding of how an essay is organized and what the essential components of a successful essay are.

Classification Essay or Paragraph

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In this video, we will discuss writing a successful classification essay or paragraph. After the video, students will be able to examine a topic, break it down into categories and organize the information in a logical composition.

Using Colons

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This video is on the function and rules of the colon. Students will learn how to properly use a colon and when they should use it appropriately.

Combining Sentences (Part 2)

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This video is on the different kinds of sentences in English; we will discuss how to combine our ideas to vary the length and style of our sentences to make our writing more interesting and clear.

Combining Sentences (Part 1)

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This video is on the different kinds of sentences in English; we will discuss how to combine our ideas to vary the length and style of our sentences to make our writing more interesting and clear.

Comparison / Contrast Essays

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In this video, we will discuss the structure and organization of a comparison/contrast essay. Students will learn the different styles of comparing and contrasting, and after the video, will be able to organize and write a more effective essay.

Definition

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In this video, we will deal with how to write an extended definition in English. Students will learn specific methods of defining terms and concepts to make their writing clearer. After the video, they will be able to successfully write their own extended definition.

Formal Writing

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In this video, we will discuss the important differences between formal and informal language in written English. Students will learn the formal style which is more appropriate for academic English writing.

Metaphor

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In this video, we will learn the importance of the metaphor in descriptive and narrative writing.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers (Part 2)

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In this video, we will discuss misplaced and dangling modifiers in English. Students will learn what a modifier is and what common mistakes are often made with modifiers in writing. After the lesson, students will be able to identify these problems and correct them.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers (Part 1)

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In this video, we will discuss misplaced and dangling modifiers in English. Students will learn what a modifier is and what common mistakes are often made with modifiers in writing. After the lesson, students will be able to identify these problems and correct them.

Negative Inversion

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In this video, we will discuss negative inversion, a common grammatical structure in academic English used to add emphasis to your writing. Students will learn the various ways we use inversion and will be able to create sentences to improve their own writing.

Opinion Essay or Persuasive Essay

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This video is on how to write a successful persuasive, opinion-based academic essay in English. Students will learn how to structure and organize an opinion essay and will be given tips to make their essays successful.