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Types of Dialogue
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Types of Dialogue," explains the difference between and uses for monologue, dialogue, aside, and soliloquy.
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Graphic Stories
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Graphic Stories," describes the elements of a graphic novel as well as how to create a graphic story.
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Dialogue
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Dialogue," explains what dialogue is and how it is used in a personal narrative.
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Identifying Point of View
New ReviewA video titled "Identifying Point of View" which details how point of view is conveyed in a story.
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Using Narrative Techniques in Writing
New ReviewDialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and incorporating multiple plot lines are narrative techniques writers use to add detail and depth to their stories. Understand each of these techniques and learn how to use them effectively in...
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Show, Don't Tell Writing Technique | EasyTeaching
Show, Don’t Tell is a very useful creative writing technique.When a writer ‘tells’, they present information simply by stating it. Writing that ‘tells’ tends to be passive and distant, and can often feel like the writer is simply...
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What Is Divination in Wicca?
Howcast - Learn about the Wiccan practice known as Divination from Wiccan High Priestess Phyllis Curott in this Howcast video.
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How to Build Your Self-Confidence
Self-confidence can be learned, and it makes a powerful difference. In this motivating video, psychologist Peter Quarry shares practical ways to boost your confidence and believe in yourself more fully. Confidence helps you face...
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Planning the duel scene
Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a piece of narrative writing, showing the duel from Act III Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Key learning points: - We are planning a narrative retelling of the duel scene in Act III...
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Using speech in the climax of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Pupil outcome: I can develop and punctuate direct speech for a dialogue in the climax. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text . - It is crucial to consider character perspective...
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Planning the opening of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the opening of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce the setting and characters. - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to...
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An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key learning points: - Ralph and Simon are the only boys interested in trying to build shelters for warmth and safety. - Instead, the other...
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Using drama to explore a character 'low'
Pupil outcome: I can take part in role play to deepen my understanding of characters’ perspectives in a key part of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’. Key learning points: - The events culminating in the meeting between Miss Murphy and...
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Exploring a historical scenario linked to ‘A Kind of Spark’
Pupil outcome: I can empathise with a character from a historical scenario and re-enact a scenario to better understand the characters’ motives. Key learning points: - Those executed or accused of witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland...
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Planning the build-up of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the build-up of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the characters and build up the excitement. - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to help...
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'The Twisted Tree': scripting a scene from the novel
Pupil outcome: I can turn a key scene from 'The Twisted Tree' into a written script. Key learning points: - A script can transform key moments from stories into structured, performable scenes. - Scripts must include the act and scene...
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The patriarchal world of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Pupil outcome: I can explore how the patriarchy is presented in William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, focusing on the openings of Act 1 and Act 2. Key learning points: - Athens is a patriarchal society. - Egeus has the right...
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Crafting character through dialogue
Pupil outcome: I can carefully craft a character through the use of dialogue. Key learning points: - Dialogue should be punctuated and laid out clearly and accurately to make it clear who is speaking. - The reporting clause is helpful...
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Considering the use of dialogue in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'
Pupil outcome: I can explain and analyse Dostoevsky's use of dialogue in an extract from 'Crime and Punishment'. Key learning points: - Dialogue might be hard to construct in writing because it relies heavily on body language. - Dialogue...
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Emulating Dostoevsky's use of dialogue in 'Crime and Punishment'
Pupil outcome: I can emulate Dostoevsky's use of dialogue in 'Crime and Punishment'. Key learning points: - Dostoevsky uses facial expressions, body language, structure and punctuation to create effective dialogue. - To emulate...
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Planning the climax and resolution of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the climax and resolution of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - When we plan, we log precise and ambitious vocabulary to help paint vivid pictures for our reader with words. - Dialogue is the written...
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'The Twisted Tree': introduction to script writing
Pupil outcome: I can understand and identify the features that make up a script. Key learning points: - A script contains stage directions, character names and dialogue. - Scripts are structured for performance and must be formatted...
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Writing the first half of the duel scene
Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of the duel scene, using a range of cohesive devices and all the elements of a narrative. Key learning points: - We have planned the structure, content and vocabulary for our narrative. - When we...
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'A Christmas Carol': Dickens’ depictions of poverty and suffering
Pupil outcome: I can explore how Dickens uses the Cratchit family to humanise the poor and encourage his readers to show compassion towards them. Key learning points: - Dickens' detailed descriptions of the Cratchits and their belongings...