Instructional Video1:38
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 1: What Is It?

K - 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 Video2:40
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Phonics Mystery Words Mission: AR sound - Bossy R

K - 5th
In this video, you will solve 10 clues using words that contain the "ar" sound (bossy r) to complete your mission!
Instructional Video4:50
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Parts of Speech for Kids: What is an Adverb?

K - 5th
In this video, you'll learn all about adverbs!

You will be able to answer the question: "What is an adv
erb?"
You will be able to find adverbs in a
sentence!
And you will be able to add adverbs to a sentence to make it more...
Instructional Video2:46
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Parts of Speech for Kids: What is an Adjective?

3rd - 5th
In this video, you'll learn all about adjectives! You will be able to answer the question: "What is an adjective?" You will be able to find adjectives in a sentence. And you will be able to add adjectives to a sentence to make it more...
Instructional Video2:55
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Missing Addends: Finding a Missing Part for Kids

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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

K - 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 Video2:54
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How to Write for Your Audience - Writing Video For Kids

K - 5th
This video will help you learn how to write for your audience in narrative, informational, and persuasive writing. You'll learn about writing style, formal and informal word choice, and tone.
Instructional Video2:48
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction

K - 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 Video3:09
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 3: Planning Your Story

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

K - 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 Video3:50
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids - Episode 5: Revising

K - 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

K - 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.