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 Video1:47
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?

3rd - 5th
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...
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 Video2:08
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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 Video3:09
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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 Video2:29
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 4: Writing a Draft

3rd - 5th
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.
Instructional Video2:48
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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 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 Video3:54
Curated Video

Writing a Narrative: Part 5 Solution

6th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video6:05
Curated Video

Writing a Narrative: Part 4 Problem

6th - Higher Ed
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).
Instructional Video4:14
Curated Video

Writing a Narrative: Part 2 Language Elements

6th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Writing a Narrative: Part 3 Orientation

6th - Higher Ed
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).