The women of Afghanistan are being persecuted under Taliban rule, but they're not standing down. Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi chronicles the harrowing reality of one women's rights advocate -- Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan's youngest female...

Cartoonist Jim Toomey created the comic strip Sherman's Lagoon, a wry look at underwater life starring Sherman the talking shark. As he sketches some of his favorite sea creatures live onstage, Toomey shares his love of the ocean and the...

Tod Machover of MIT's Media Lab is devoted to extending musical expression to everyone, from virtuosos to amateurs, and in the most diverse forms, from opera to video games. He and composer Dan Ellsey shed light on what's next.

John Koenig loves finding words that express our unarticulated feelings -- like "lachesism," the hunger for disaster, and "sonder," the realization that everyone else's lives are as complex and unknowable as our own. Here, he meditates...

Today, Clint Smith will teach you about the legendary writer Toni Morrison. Morrison is best known for her novels which chronicle the experiences of Black Americans throughout history. She was the first Black American Woman to win a...

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This video explores the different types of characters in a narrative, ranging from static characters who remain unchanged, to dynamic characters who undergo development. It introduces key character roles such as the protagonist,...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a narrative using a five part structure. Key learning points: - The structure of a narrative means how the plot is organised - its sequence. - Readers need to feel that the structure of a story has been planned....

Pupil outcome: I can show understanding of Natasha Bowen's 'Skin of the Sea' through comprehension and annotation. Key learning points: - 'Skin of the Sea' centres around a protagonist called Simidele who is a Mami Wata, in this instance...

Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story based on a true event. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is a book based on the true story about Floella Benjamin. - 'Coming to England' is a non-fiction book written and...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the opening of a narrative based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce characters and plot. - Using a range of linguistic devices...

Pupil outcome: I can outline the key events and characters in the first two chapters of ‘Beowulf’ and I can explain the impression given by particular language choices made by the author. Key learning points: - 'Beowulf' is an epic poem...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - Making a prediction means deciding what you think will happen next in a story. - One person's prediction may be different...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - ‘The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse’ is a children’s story told through narrative writing and illustrations. - Using what we...

Pupil outcome: I can link a story to my own feelings and experiences. Key learning points: - Recalling events in the story helps to summarise the most important parts - The actions of a character are what the character does or says -...

Pupil outcome: I can understand and describe the character of Mulan. Key learning points: - The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. - Mulan is the protagonist who drives the actions and whose quest...

Pupil outcome: I can create a character profile for the protagonist Lila. Key learning points: - The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. - Lila is the protagonist in the story 'The Firework Maker's...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the features of a contemporary fairy tale. Key learning points: - ‘Blackberry Blue’ is a collection of six fairy tales, with characters from various backgrounds and cultures. - Each tale contains magical...

Pupil outcome: I can retell the story of 'Whale Rider'. Key learning points: - 'Whale Rider' tells the story of Paikea and the challenges she faces and overcomes as a young girl in a Maori tribe. - A narrative can be structured into four...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my understanding of the authorial context, plot and themes of ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - Understanding where and when a story is set enhances our understanding of characters and events. -...

Pupil outcome: I can engage with the opening chapter of ‘The Iron Man’. Key learning points: - ‘The Iron Man’ is a contemporary science fiction novel written by the author Ted Hughes. - Science fiction is a genre of fiction that involves...

Pupil outcome: I can take part in role play to deepen my understanding of characters’ perspectives in a key part of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’. Key learning points: - The events culminating in the meeting between Miss Murphy and...

Pupil outcome: I can generate precise vocabulary to plan two paragraphs for the build-up of 'A Christmas Carol'. Key learning points: - The build-up of ‘A Christmas Carol’ creates an eerie atmosphere leading up to the Ghost of Marley...