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Review for You: Book Reports
Mr. Griot will review the writing process for a good book report as well as what components should be included.
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Biography:Revising and Editing
Mr. Griot models how to use a rubric to revise the first draft of his biography and how to use the proofreading checklist to proofread and edit his writing.
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The Kelsey’s Vacation
Mr. Griot explains how to write a short story and include all of the narrative elements, like setting, character, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.
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Prewriting
Prewriting explores the important elements of the prewriting step of the writing process.
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The Writing Process
In this video, students are introduced to the writing process, a step by step guide to help writers tackle this subject. Young writers are encouraged to follow the process and create excellent writing.
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The Writing Process: Creating a Picture Book of Community Heroes
Join us in this lesson as we learn all about the writing process. The writing process is a step by step guide to help us take an idea and turn it into a written masterpiece. Start from the beginning and take baby steps, writing doesn't...
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Drafting
Drafting explores the important elements of the drafting step of the writing process.
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Revising
Revising explores the important elements of the revising step of the writing process.
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The Amazing Writing Process
“The Amazing Writing Process” is a video that provides an overview of the five steps of the writing process. The five steps include prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
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Publishing
Publishing explores the important elements of the publishing step of the writing process.
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Editing
Editing explores the important elements of the editing step of the writing process.
The Guardian
Garth Nix on Process, Representation, and Picking Favourites
Garth Nix answers fan questions. In this video, he offers advice on the writing and revising process, explains his approach to diverse representation, and says that his favourite book is always the next one he is planning to write. Garth...
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Finalizing Writing
A video entitled “Finalizing Writing” which explores three steps of the writing process: revising, editing, and publishing.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?
In this video, you will learn how to write an imaginative narrative, or fantasy story! In Episode 1, we answer the question, "What is an imaginative narrative?" After learning about the characteristics of this genre, we'll look at...
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 5: Events
In this video, you will learn how to write about the events in your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. You will learn how to write about the rising action leading up the the problem, describe the problem in detail, and stretch out...
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 3: Planning Your Story
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your imaginative narrative using a story map! We will plan the characters, setting, and events, including the problem and solution.
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction (or exposition) for an imaginative narrative or fantasy story! We will learn how to hook the reader, introduce the characters and setting, and set the mood for the story.
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm an imaginative narrative or fantasy story using a graphic organizer. We will learn how to brainstorm different ideas for the character and setting, and then choose the ones that are best...
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Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 8: Publishing for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to publish your personal narrative story. Publishing means getting your writing ready to share with others!
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TOPIC SENTENCE: The Best Ways to Begin a Body Paragraph (8 Steps for Beginners)
Struggling to write a topic sentence? Are you trying to figure out how to start your body paragraph? In this video, I give you eight easy steps to writing both an advanced and basic topic sentence. First, I review THREE different...
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How to Write an Essay: The Complete Step by Step Guide for Beginners
In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...
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Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
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Writing a Compelling Letter: Revising Paragraph Order
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order. The teacher emphasizes the importance of considering the way evidence and paragraphs are ordered to build a strong argument. They...
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Creating an Engaging Opening and Thesis for Your Opinion or Persuasive Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to make the reader interested in reading an opinion or persuasive essay by writing a strong opening and thesis. They discuss the importance of combining a hook with a thesis statement to make the...