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Lesson 2: Expand simple sentences into enriched ones
8–10 minute video lesson
- WatchA short video lesson of 8 to 10 minutes explains one skill at a time.
- ReadPrefer reading? The same lesson comes as slides.
- PractiseA daily exercise of about 20 to 30 minutes, online or printed.
- CheckAnswer sheets and a self-check walkthrough show kids how to review their own work.
12 lessons in 3 stages
Each stage builds on the one before, so your child is never asked to write an essay before they can write a strong sentence.
Simple to enriched sentences
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Lesson 1: Write clear and concise sentences
Say exactly what you mean, with no rambling or run-ons.
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Lesson 2: Expand simple sentences into enriched ones
Turn “The dog ran.” into a sentence readers can picture.
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Lesson 3: Connect ideas logically
Join ideas so they make sense together.
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Lesson 4: Use enriched writing for clarity
Put rich sentences to work without overloading them.
Paragraphs that flow
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Lesson 5: Form enriched paragraphs
Build a paragraph with a clear main idea and strong details.
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Lesson 6: Master writing that flows
Make paragraphs read smoothly from start to finish.
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Lesson 7: Use transitions to keep the flow
Link ideas so the reader never gets lost.
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Lesson 8: Write a multi-paragraph story
Plan and write a story with a beginning, middle and end.
Essays & exam prep
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Lesson 9: Narrative, descriptive & argumentative essays
Discover what each type of essay needs to succeed.
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Lesson 10: Express an opinion and back it up
Make a clear point and support it with reasons.
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Lesson 11: Writing under pressure: timed tests
A simple plan for staying calm and finishing on time.
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Lesson 12: Revise and finalize your writing
Check, fix and polish work before handing it in.
From “it was fun” to writing that says something
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My weekend was fun. I went to the park. We played soccer. Then we went home. It was a good day.
After
On Saturday morning, my cousins and I raced to the park with a scuffed-up soccer ball. The game got serious fast, and I scored the winning goal just as the sky turned grey. By the time we jogged home, soaked and laughing, I knew it was the best day of my month.
Illustrative example written to show the skills taught in Lessons 1–8.
Everything in one place, yours to keep
Suggested pace: one lesson video a week plus short daily practice, finished in about 6 weeks. Your child can go faster or slower.