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This video defines a primary source and what makes it different from a secondary source. What counts as original material? And where can we find these primary sources now?
Common Core Videos 13 videos
Whale, whale, whale...what have we got here? Looks like a question about what Kipling was trying to achieve in "How the Whale Got His Throat." Fun...
Common Core 8th Grade 1.4 Reading Literary Text. What does the word astonishment most likely mean in this sentence?
In this video, we'll learn about the relationship between Perseus and the Gorgons. Hopefully it's not complicated.
Grammar & Punctuation Videos 93 videos
This video explains the difference between affect and effect and provide tips for remembering which is which and when to use each one. If you suffe...
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Test Prep Videos 1540 videos
CAHSEE 1.1 English Language Arts Passage Drill. Which line is an example of a metaphor?
CAHSEE 1.3 Passage Drill. Which of the following is the best way to express the meaning of the word alumni in this sentence?
CAHSEE 1.2 Passage Drill. Which of these sentences from the story best illustrates the sensitive side of the narrator's nature?
Writing Videos 89 videos
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Asking questions can help spice up an essay. Just make sure you don't get too spicy and forget to answer those questions. You don't want to leave y...
This video defines parallel structure and analyzes what makes it powerful (spoiler alert: sticking to a consistent part of speech, like infinitives...