Instructional Video4:21
Curated Video

The Importance of Setting

K - 8th
A video entitled “The Importance of Setting” which explores how to revise the setting of a text to change the mood.
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.
Instructional Video2:46
Curated Video

Writing a Narrative: Part 1 Structure & Elements

6th - Higher Ed
An Introduction to narratives. Part 1 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains the basic structure of narratives and identifies the story elements.
Instructional Video2:01
Teaching Without Frills

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 Video2:18
Teaching Without Frills

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 Video4:35
TED-Ed

TED-ED: How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What makes a good horror story? Hideous monsters and fountains of blood might seem like a good place to start, but as horror author H.P. Lovecraft wrote, _The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." Writers harness...
Instructional Video4:51
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: How to write the perfect crime, according to Agatha Christie | Jamie Bernthal

Pre-K - Higher Ed
With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human drama, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her eccentric detectives, clever clues, and simplified suspects...
Instructional Video15:52
SciShow

These Are The Worst Research Papers Of All Time

12th - Higher Ed
New ReviewIt's no secret that some people are bad at their jobs. But when those people are scientists, and their jobs are to publish papers about their work, well... Sometimes, bad papers hit the presses. These are a few stories about particularly...
Instructional Video20:07
Curated Video

Jane Austen: What Did She Look Like? | Her Story & Face Revealed | Royalty Now

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jane Austen: What did she really look like? Facial Re-creations of the famous author of Pride and Prejudice & History Documentary. Timestamps: 0:00 Early Life & First Writings 3:28 First Love 5:22 Prolific Period 7:25 Time in Bath 10:58...
Instructional Video2:10
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Setting Story – Francesca Simon

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewSetting Story – Francesca Simon
Instructional Video12:43
Curated Video

Dynamic Dialogue to Bring a Story to Life | EasyTeaching

6th - Higher Ed
New ReviewDialogue is a vital tool for bringing your story to life. In this lesson, we’ll explore how dynamic dialogue can enhance your writing by:*Developing characters*Engaging the reader*Advancing the plot*Establishing relationships*Setting...
Instructional Video2:48
Teaching Without Frills

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
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...
Instructional Video3:58
Curated Video

KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write a Story Part 1 - Explained

3rd - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:40
Curated Video

KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write a Story Part 2 - Explained

3rd - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:07
Curated Video

Represent Constraints in Story Problems Using Inequalities

K - 5th
Learn how to represent constraints in story problems by writing inequalities. Look at examples and tips on how to identify variables and write the appropriate inequalities. By following these instructions, students can learn how to solve...
Instructional Video9:47
Curated Video

Establishing a Clear and Engaging Beginning in Narrative Writing

K - 5th
In this lesson, we learned about the importance of establishing a situation at the beginning of a narrative. This includes introducing the characters, setting, and kickoff events that ease the reader into the story. Without a clear...
Instructional Video1:38
Teaching Without Frills

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 Video2:05
Teaching Without Frills

How to Create a Story Map for Kids - Planning Your Narrative Writing

3rd - 5th
In this video, you'll learn how to create a story map to help plan your narrative writing! Your story map will include characters, setting, and plot events in the beginning, middle, and end of your story.
Instructional Video3:07
Teaching Without Frills

Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 3: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your personal narrative story. We discuss different strategies, such as using sound, dialogue, questions, and describing the setting.
Instructional Video6:16
Englishing

ESL - The Structure of a Short Story - (including plot diagram)

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:40
Curated Video

Revise Your Introduction: Grabbing Your Reader's Attention

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of revising introductions in order to grab the reader's attention. They provide a draft of a story and guide the viewer through the process of deleting unnecessary details to make the...
Instructional Video9:52
Curated Video

Adding Details for Flow in Writing

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of adding details to create flow in a story. They provide examples and guide students through revising a draft to improve the clarity and coherence of the narrative. The goal is to help...
Instructional Video6:02
Wonderscape

Discovering Adjectives in a Story

K - 5th
This video encourages viewers to identify and understand the role of adjectives in a story about a cricket and an ant. It highlights various adjectives, including descriptive words about characters, settings, and emotions, demonstrating...