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Instructional Video12:39
Curated Video

Structuring Narrative Writing with Transitions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to structure their narrative writing with a clear sequence of events and ideas. They explain the importance of using transitional words and phrases to signal the movement from one event...
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Instructional Video1:28
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 1

K - 5th
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
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Instructional Video2:43
Teaching Without Frills

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...
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Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

Review for You: Writing Personal Narratives

3rd - Higher Ed
New ReviewMr. Griot reviews the characteristics of a personal narrative. He then shows how graphic organizers are helpful when writing a personal narrative. He reviews the steps that should be followed to move a story from the planning stage to...
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Instructional Video1:39
Teaching Without Frills

Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 2: Making a Plan

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your personal narrative story. We will use a graphic organizer to organize our ideas.
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Instructional Video3:09
Teaching Without Frills

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.
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Instructional Video3:57
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 3

K - 5th
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
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Instructional Video3:18
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 2

K - 5th
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
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Instructional Video19:51
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Julie Batten - Homelessness and Writing: Glass House Shelter Project

Higher Ed
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
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Instructional Video0:39
Language Tree

Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 4

K - 5th
This lesson for beginner English learners teaches how different text types are organized to express ideas (e.g., how narratives are organized sequentially); comprehending texts and writing brief arguments, informative/ explanatory texts...
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Instructional Video5:42
Curated Video

Can’t Get Enough of That Zoo

3rd - Higher Ed
New ReviewMr. Griot teaches how to use graphic organizers to organize his ideas and write a rough draft of a personal narrative.
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Instructional Video19:08
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Nancy MacLean -Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

Higher Ed
Nancy MacLean is an award-winning scholar of the twentieth-century U.S., whose most recent book, Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America, has been described by Publishers Weekly as “a...
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Instructional Video3:58
Vlogbrothers

How We Teach: Individualist Stories

6th - 11th
I'm sorry if this one is dense! Rarely do I feel like I really need more than four minutes, but this time I did!! Two things I've been thinking about: 1. When I say that shared worldviews and knowledge helps us communicate and work...
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Instructional Video4:18
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Julie Batten "Tapetum Lucidum"

Higher Ed
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
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Instructional Video1:47
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Julie Batten "Falling"

Higher Ed
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
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Instructional Video5:05
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Julie Batten - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Corinne Demas Bliss

Higher Ed
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
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Instructional Video3:16
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Julie Batten "Born to Dance"

Higher Ed
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...