Teaching Without Frills
Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
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.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?
In this video, you will learn how to write an imaginative narrative, or fantasy story! In Episode 1, we answer the question, "What is an imaginative narrative?" After learning about the characteristics of this genre, we'll look at...
Teaching Without Frills
Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 1: What Is It?
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.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 5: Events
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...
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 3: Planning Your Story
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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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 4: Writing a Draft
In this video, you will learn how to write a draft for your realistic fiction story. Your draft should include events leading up to the problem, and then a detailed description of the problem.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
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.
Teaching Without Frills
How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
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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Writing a Narrative: Part 1 Structure & Elements
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.
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Writing a Narrative: Part 5 Solution
An Introduction to narratives. Part 5 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective solution and ending.
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Writing a Narrative: Part 4 Problem
An Introduction to narratives. Part 4 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective problem (complication).
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Writing a Narrative: Part 2 Language Elements
An Introduction to narratives. Part 2 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains common language elements such as noun groups, text connectives and use of adverbs.
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Writing a Narrative: Part 3 Orientation
An Introduction to narratives. Part 3 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective orientation (introduction).