Instructional Video1:50
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Introduction to Nonstandard Measurement for Kids: Using Paper Clips to Measure

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn the rules of non-standard measurement. We will practice measuring a pencil using paper clips as our non-standard unit.
Instructional Video2:55
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Missing Addends: Finding a Missing Part for Kids

3rd - 5th
This movie introduces the concept of finding a missing part. Using both addition and subtraction are discussed, as well as drawing pictures to match a story problem.
Instructional Video2:23
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 8: Making a Glossary

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a glossary for your informational writing book. We will discuss how to choose important key words and provide short definitions.
Instructional Video1:48
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 7: Making a Table of Contents

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a table of contents for your own informational writing book.
Instructional Video1:12
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Closing

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your informational writing. We will discuss different types of closing strategies, such as summarizing the main points and providing a next step for the reader.
Instructional Video2:20
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 5: Writing a Draft

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write a first draft of your informational book. We will discuss how to use headings to organize the facts that go together. We will also draw and label pictures that help to teach the reader more...
Instructional Video2:01
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Informational Writing for Kids- Episode 4: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your informational book. We will discuss strategies to hook the reader and introduce your topic.
Instructional Video1:27
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 3: Making a Plan

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your informational writing. You can think about the structure of your book and the subtopics you will include. This will help you organize your ideas before writing!
Instructional Video1:43
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming & Choosing a Topic

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm and then choose the best topic by thinking about the following questions: "What do I know a lot about?" "Who is my audience?" "What am I interested in?"
Instructional Video0:59
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 1: What Is It?

3rd - 5th
In this series, learn how to write your own informational book! In this video, you will learn about the features of informational writing.
Instructional Video1:41
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 5: Writing a Closing

3rd - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic, written an introduction, written steps, and revised your steps, you are ready to end your book with a closing or conclusion!
Instructional Video2:02
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 4: Revising Steps

3rd - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic, written an introduction, and written steps, you are ready to revise your steps to make them even better. Be sure to add details so the reader knows exactly...
Instructional Video1:22
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 3: Writing Steps

3rd - 5th
In this series, you will learn how to write a How-To! If you have chosen a topic and written an introduction, you are ready to start writing the steps. Be sure to list each step in order and use transition words to connect your ideas.
Instructional Video1:51
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 2: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
f you have brainstormed and chosen a topic for your How-To book, you are ready to start writing an introduction! An introduction should hook the reader, name your topic, and tell the reader what materials are needed.
Instructional Video1:04
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 1: Brainstorming

3rd - 5th
This series will teach you all about writing how-to, or procedural, writing. The first step is to brainstorm your ideas for topics you could write about
Instructional Video2:48
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 7: Revising Your Story

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to revise your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will review how to add, change, or remove parts of your story to make it even better!
Instructional Video1:26
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids |Episode 6: Writing a Closing|

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will discuss a variety of ways to end your story, including circular endings, lessons learned, themes, and questions.
Instructional Video2:08
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 5: Events

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write about the events in your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. You will learn how to write about the rising action leading up the the problem, describe the problem in detail, and stretch out...
Instructional Video2:43
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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 Video3:50
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids - Episode 5: Revising

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to revise your research paper to improve your writing. We will add, change, or remove parts to make our writing even better!
Instructional Video3:33
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids - Episode 4: Writing a Draft

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how use your research paper plan to write a first draft. We will write an introduction, facts we learned from our research, and a closing to end our research report.
Instructional Video3:32
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids - Episode 3: Researching

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to start researching a topic after you make a plan for your animal research paper. We will check to make sure the facts we already knew are really true. Then we'll learn even more information in books,...
Instructional Video2:08
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids | Episode 2 | Making a Plan

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your research paper before you begin researching. We'll discuss how to choose categories of "big ideas" that will serve as subtopics in your report!
Instructional Video1:35
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids Episode 1: Brainstorming Topics

3rd - 5th
This video series will teach you how to write a research paper or report. Each episode leads you through each step of the writing process. In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm research topic ideas!