New ReviewIntroduces young learners to the power of figurative language and shows how comparisons can make writing more vivid, creative, and engaging. Charley and his writing assistants, Quick-As-A-Hiccup and Penny Pencil, help students explore...

Pupil outcome: I can write a clear analytical response about human nature in the novel. Key learning points: - Consider the first version of your work a first draft and not the finished essay. - Redrafting your analytical writing is just...

Pupil outcome: I can use semantic fields effectively in my creative writing. Key learning points: - A semantic field is a group of words related in some way. They can be related by meaning or in a more abstract way. - Writers...

Scott Barry Kaufman is scientific director of the Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. He conducts research on the measurement and development of imagination, creativity, and play,...

In this video, a playwright shares her thoughts on the importance of limitations and boundaries in creative work, particularly in theater. She discusses how the stage can be a metaphorical space and how the size and intimacy of the play...

This video features a playwright discussing their love of dialogue and how they approach writing it for their plays. They emphasize the importance of balancing naturalism with stylization and the process of refining dialogue through...

In this video, a playwright shares practical tips for writing and developing plays, including setting aside dedicated writing time, reading aloud, seeking feedback, and incorporating personal quirks and experiences into the work. She...

This video features insights from a playwright on their writing process, including the importance of starting and not being judgmental of the first draft, the need for planning and structure, the role of research and mulling, and the...

Pupil outcome: I can carefully select verbs and adverbs to describe a malevolent character. Key learning points: - Careful selection of verbs and adverbs are key in description as they strongly impact meaning. - Changing a verb or adverb...

Pupil outcome: I can include a flashback in a piece of creative writing inspired by Natasha Bowen's 'Skin of the Sea'. Key learning points: - A flashback is a transition in a story to an earlier time in the life of one or more...

In this video, Jade interviews Lolita the lizard about creativity. Lolita explains that creativity is the power of imagination and finding new ways to solve problems. She shares a story about her friend Seth, who uses his creativity to...

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