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How to Write a Summary
Howcast - A summary condenses the author’s main purpose and support so that someone else gets the information as it was intended. Plus, you avoid sounding as if you’re making it up.
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How to Write a Book Report
Howcast - A book report summarizes the content of a book, and is typically assigned in grades K through 12.
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How to Write a Bibliography
You've finished writing a brilliant research paper. Don't forget to give credit where credit is due with a bibliography.
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Author Poorna Bell on the power of rewriting South Asian experiences in the media
Author Poorna Bell on the power of rewriting South Asian experiences in the media
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‘Bellies’ author Nicola Dinan: ‘Trans characters should have the right to be fallible too’
This week, we’re thrilled to speak with author Nicola Dinan about her debut novel, Bellies.It follows the relationship between graduates Tom and Ming and how their connection fluctuates in the wake of Ming’s transition, and is being...
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Writer Emma Forrest: 'Trump’s election wreaked romantic damage'
Novelist, director, and screenwriter Emma Forrest joins us to discuss how she redefined herself after her divorce - most notably, the period of celibacy she chose to take, which she blames on the election of Donald Trump.Emma told...
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Author Nicola Dinan on the problem with portraying trans characters as 'overly virtuous'
Author Nicola Dinan on the problem with portraying trans characters as 'overly virtuous'
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The hidden power of female rage in writing for Caroline O'Donoghue
Author Caroline O'Donoghue spoke about the quiet power of female rage when writing and how her interaction in the world of corporate London life led to her drawing parallels with Gothic horror in her novel Promising Young Women.Watch the...
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Author Naoise Dolan on being a literary "it girl"
We’re thrilled to be joined in the studio by bestselling author Naoise Dolan to discuss her latest book, 'The Happy Couple'.The young Irish author shot to critical acclaim following her hit debut novel, 'Exciting Times', in 2020, leading...
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Why The Picture of Dorian Gray is ‘casually bisexual’
Why The Picture of Dorian Gray is ‘casually bisexual’
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Author Curtis Sittenfeld on influencer culture, social media, and unwanted fame
Author Curtis Sittenfeld on influencer culture, social media, and unwanted fame
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Curtis Sittenfeld on ‘dating up’ and the Pete Davidson effect
Curtis Sittenfeld on ‘dating up’ and the Pete Davidson effect
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How to make it as a writer, according to George RR Martin
George RR Martin shares his advice on how to become a writer in the run-up to the inaugural Santa Fe Literary Festival.
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Doctor Duck - Motivational Author
In honor of National Children's Book Day, we interviewed "Ducktor Morty", author of "The Can Do Duck" book series. These motivational books focus on building self-esteem, confidence and positive attitude. Morty, a child psychiatrist, and...
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How Best Selling Romance Author Marie Force Overcame Rejection
"If you really believe in what you're doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if something blocks one route, find another. Never give up." In this second video from a series highlighting inspiring individuals who overcame...
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How This Mom Cracked The Code For Joy And Success - And How You Can Do The Same
** OGTV celebrates all Moms on Mother's Day with this story of perseverance by a Mom who had every reason to give up her hopes of a happy life but simply refused to give in and found a way to turn her life around. ** At the age of 24,...
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Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’
Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’
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The Happy Couple author Naoise Dolan: 'It’s rare that fiction doesn’t problematise queer relationships'
Bestselling author Naoise Dolan joins us this week to discuss her latest novel, The Happy Couple, which follows two people as they approach their wedding day, and the three friends who threaten to draw them apart.Following her hit debut...
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Author Lorraine Candy: 'Perimenopausal rage made me feel I was unravelling'
Author Lorraine Candy: 'Perimenopausal rage made me feel I was unravelling'
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18-Year-Old Uses Music For Social Change And Lands Huge Pop Sensation
After traveling the world witnessing people struggling in poverty, 18-year-old Maya Dayal decided she was going to find a way to raise money to help people in need. Inspired by her trip with her mom and sister to the Lollapalooza Music...
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Anonymouse Children’s Book Encourages Kindness
What do a mouse and kindness have in common? This mother and daughter duo! Natalie adds kindness to the world by writing anonymous notes of gratitude and encouragement to people around her community. Like mother like daughter, Sophie, at...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through text recommendations
Pupil outcome: I can make recommendations to other readers. Key learning points: - Text recommendations are an important part of developing reading for pleasure - Making a text recommendation includes a personal reason for why the text...
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Identifying the features of an information text to prepare for writing our own
Pupil outcome: I can identify features of an information text through exploring a model text about the author Atinuke. Key learning points: - Information texts are a form of non-fiction writing that provide information about someone or...
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Generating information about authors to prepare to write an information text
Pupil outcome: I can learn about the authors Atinuke, Roald Dahl and Ibtihaj Muhammad and develop a personal response. Key learning points: - An information text about an author provides information about their life, e.g. childhood,...