Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Narrative Key Elements

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson focuses on the key elements of writing a narrative: point of view, tone, reflective statement, pacing, emphasis, and cohesion. W.9-10.3,3a, 3b, 3c, 3e Narratives, W.11-12.3,3a, 3b, 3c, 3e Narratives
Instructional Video
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Choose Kind Campaign

4th - 8th
This site shares a video that explains the "Choose Kind" campaign. "Choose Kind" is an anti-bullying campaign inspired by R.J. Palacio's debut novel, Wonder. Random House Children's Books invites you to share your story, and pledge to...
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words to Signal Shifts in Setting

5th - 8th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a narrative response by using descriptive words to signal a setting time change. [8:11]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas Chronologically for a Narrative

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [4:43]
Instructional Video5:24
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Add Similes to Narrative Writing

5th Standards
In this lesson, you have learned how to make your story more lively by adding similes. [5:24]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Planning a Narrative Response to a Prompt

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will plan your writing by using boxes and bullets to organize each part of your narrative. [4:04]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Generating a Topic for a Narrative Response

5th Standards
In this lesson, you will generate a storyline by making a web of middle/end ideas and choosing the one you can picture best in your head. [3:44]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Plan a Narrative by Constructing an Outline

11th - 12th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your narrative by constructing an outline. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:19]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Final Draft of a Narrative Story

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a final draft of a narrative reading response by incorporating all revisions in the correct order. [5:44]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Revise to Include Dialogue and Inner Thinking

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop events in a narrative by including dialogue and character's thoughts. [6:17]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Organize a Personal Narrative in Chronological Order

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [5:27]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Write a Rough Draft of a Narrative Story in Complete Sentences

2nd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a rough draft of a narrative reading response by using your planning chart to write the events of the story in complete sequenced sentences. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:51]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Create Conflict for the Character

4th Standards
In this lesson, writers set up a conflict for their main character at the beginning of the story then practice adding details to better explain a character's problem. [9:16]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Create a Timeline of an Important Event in Your Life

6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using a timeline to remember important details. [7:20]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas Chronologically for a Narrative

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [5:17]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Story Ideas for a Response to a Narrative Prompt

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm possible story ideas by making a list. [5:40]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop an Alternate Ending to a Text by Brainstorming

11th - 12th
In this lesson, you will learn how to develop an alternate ending to a text by brainstorming. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:53]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Revise a Narrative Story by Rereading the Draft

2nd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise a narrative reading response by rereading and asking yourself, 'What details can I add to make my story stronger and are there any details I can remove?' Login gives access to a slideshow as...
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Include Details to Make a Story Flow

4th Standards
In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Transitional Words and Phrases to Craft a Sequence of Events

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a narrative reading response that has events that make sense by writing the events of the story in the correct order. [8:02]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Develop Events in a Narrative Using Description and Dialogue

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to develop experiences and events in a narrative by using description and dialogue. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:05]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Provide a Satisfying Conclusion to a Story

4th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn to provide a satisfying conclusion to your story by ending with the character's feelings and their response to what happened in the story. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:50]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Use Detailed Descriptions in Personal Narrative

6th Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using detailed descriptions as you write. [6:55]
Instructional Video
Imagine Learning Classroom

Learn Zillion: Choose a Writing Topic From a List of Brainstormed Ideas

3rd Standards
In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a story idea by asking, "Which of these could I write most about?" and then imagining the story. [5:37]