Instructional Video2:18
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas for your realistic fiction story. We will brainstorm the main character, setting, problem, and solution.
Instructional Video1:47
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?

3rd - 5th
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...
Instructional Video1:38
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 1: What Is It?

3rd - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write realistic fiction stories! In this video, we will describe the elements of realistic fiction, including the characters, setting, and events.
Instructional Video2:08
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 5: Events

3rd - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:09
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 3: Planning Your Story

3rd - 5th
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.
Instructional Video2:30
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How to Evaluate Sources for Relevance - Writing for Kids

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to choose the most relevant sources when researching a topic for a research paper. We will define types of sources and discuss strategies for determining relevance.
Instructional Video2:01
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 3: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your realistic fiction story! An introduction should hook the reader and introduce the main character and setting.
Instructional Video2:48
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 7: Revising Your Story

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to revise your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will review how to add, change, or remove parts of your story to make it even better!
Instructional Video2:48
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
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.
Instructional Video2:43
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming

3rd - 5th
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...