Curated Video
Writing the beginning of a story, introducing character and setting: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Pupil outcome: I can write the beginning of a traditional tale, introducing the characters and setting. Key learning points: - Traditional tales are mostly told in the past tense - The beginning of a story introduces the main characters,...
Curated Video
#6 Elements of a Story--Characters, Setting, Plot & Theme (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you the elements of a story. I will cover characters, setting, plot and theme. You will understand the who of the story-the characters, the where and when of the story-the setting, the different plots of the plot,...
Curated Video
Parts of a Story: Beginning
"Parts of a Story: Beginning" models how to identify what happens at the beginning of a story.
Englishing
ESL - The Structure of a Short Story - (including plot diagram)
What is a short story? and What do we need to write one?. These are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer regarding short stories. He will first start the lesson by introducing the elements of a short story. Then, he will focus on the...
National Theatre
The Role of a Set Designer in a Theater Production
In this video, a set designer discusses their process for creating the set of a play adaptation of Jane Eyre. The set was designed to reflect the physical struggles and emotions of the characters, including the use of a handheld light to...
Wonderscape
The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
This video examines the role of setting in narratives, highlighting its significance in creating the backdrop and context for a story. Using "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as an example, it demonstrates how settings influence the...
Curated Video
The Importance of Setting
A video entitled “The Importance of Setting” which explores how to revise the setting of a text to change the mood.
National Geographic
Setting Up Camp: A Day in the Life of a Scientist | Continent 7: Antarctica
Go on a field training expedition with the Continent 7: Antarctica crew. They practice setting up camp and sleeping in one of the world's coldest environments. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch all clips of Continent 7:...
National Geographic
On the Set of Positive Thinking | Brain Games
How did Jason Silva and the Brain Games crew use the power of positive thinking to unleash participants' potential? ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About Brain Games: Using a series of experiments, illusions and...
National Geographic
On the Set of Sleep | Brain Games
Find out what it was like to film a group of sleep study volunteers around the clock. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About Brain Games: Using a series of experiments, illusions and man-on-the-street demonstrations, host Jason...
National Geographic
Paul Giamatti on the Set of Breakthrough | Breakthrough
Paul Giamatti gives an overview of what's been going on behind-the-scenes of Breakthrough. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch all clips of Breakthrough here: http://bit.ly/WatchBreakthrough ➡ Get More Breakthrough:...
Curated Video
Learning to Fly: Setting
Learning to Fly: Setting describes the setting of a story as time and place, or when and where the story occurs.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Yascha Mounk - The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time
Yascha Mounk is a writer and academic known for his work on the crisis of democracy and the defense of philosophically liberal values. Born in Germany to Polish parents, Yascha received his BA in History from Trinity College Cambridge...
Curated Video
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Waiter
This video provides an overview of the role of a waiter, highlighting their responsibilities in serving food and drinks to guests in various hospitality settings. It also showcases the unique and demanding nature of a waiter's job,...
Curated Video
The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Scene Summary
Explore Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio arrives in Padua to study but becomes enchanted by Bianca. His plan to woo her under the guise of a tutor sets the stage for comedic pursuits and schemes.
Curated Video
A lost ship filled with gold found in the middle of a desert. Lost for almost 500 years
The discovery of a ship that disappeared five hundred years ago and was found in a desert in southwest Africa with gold coins aboard has been one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent years. The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus)...
Curated Video
Writing the beginning of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
Pupil outcome: I can write the beginning of the story. Key learning points: - Every sentence must start with a capital letter and end with a full stop - The beginning of a story introduces the main characters, setting and plot - Word...
Curated Video
Parts of a Script
Parts of a Script explores the structure of a script by explaining the four main parts: list of characters, description of setting, stage directions, and dialogue.
Oxford Online English
How to Talk About the Past in English
In this lesson, you can learn how to talk about the past in English. Talking about the past includes many things. Do you want to talk about interesting experiences you’ve had, tell a funny story, or talk about something you regret in the...
Oxford Online English
How to Tell a Story in English - Using Past Tense
In this lesson, you can learn how to tell a story in English. Stories are powerful. When you meet someone new, go to a job interview or take a speaking exam like IELTS, you need to tell stories, whether you realise that’s what you’re...
Teaching Without Frills
Story Elements for Kids: What Is a Setting?
Setting is an important story element! In this video, you'll learn the definition of setting and how to determine the setting in a story.
Curated Video
KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write a Story Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
Curated Video
KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write a Story Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
Curated Video
Describing Settings
This is a video entitled “Describing Settings” which models how to identify the setting of a passage.