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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Planning Creative Writing Part 3 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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Show, Don't Tell Writing Technique | EasyTeaching
New ReviewShow, Don’t Tell is a very useful creative writing technique.When a writer ‘tells’, they present information simply by stating it. Writing that ‘tells’ tends to be passive and distant, and can often feel like the writer is simply...
Englishing
Sentence Variation - A Writing Guide for Sentence Structure
Sentence variety reduces repetition in a piece of writing and emphasizes important points in the text. Sentence variety can be introduced to the beginning of sentences by starting a sentence with an adverb, starting a sentence with a...
Atomi
GCSE English Language: How to Include Motifs in Your Creative Writing
In this video, we'll check out what motifs are and show you how to use them effectively in your creative writing. Watch more of our video lessons at http://www.getatomi.com
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Personification: The Power of Figurative Language | EasyTeaching
New ReviewPersonification is a figurative language device that is often used in creative writing. It gives human characteristics to things that are not human.In this lesson, we walk through what personification is, why it's used and we have a go...
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Improve Descriptive Writing with Figurative Devices | EasyTeaching
New ReviewFigurative language devices and other imagery techniques make writing more interesting.In this video, we explore six key figurative language devices—metaphors, similes, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia—and break...
TED Talks
Julie Burstein: 4 lessons in creativity
Radio host Julie Burstein talks with creative people for a living -- and shares four lessons about how to create in the face of challenge, self-doubt and loss. Hear insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard...
The Learning Depot
How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
Englishing
ESL - Writing a newspaper article (step-by-step guide)
A good newspaper article include 6 elements (Headline, byline, placeline, lead, body and quotation). In this lesson, Mr. P. will list the elements of a newspaper writing and will explain how to write it. This lesson is designed for...
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ChatGPT for Creatives - How to Save Your Work Right Away
In this video, the author talks about the importance of saving work while creating comics or manga. He also shares his personal experience of losing work and the lessons he learned from it. Finally, he offers practical tips on how to...
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Nancy Barile - Reading, Writing and Punk Rock
Nancy Barile is a National Board Certified Teacher, who has been teaching English Language Arts at a low-income, urban high school near Boston, MA for 22 years. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Education at...
The Touring Teacher
Recount Writing Lesson
Using the Greek Vase Lesson Video as a base, let's learn how to write a recap. Students will get the chance to use their own Greek Vase to tell a story about an important time in their lives. Resources:...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Pat Mottola - History Lesson
Pat Mottola teaches Creative Writing at Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned both an M.S. in Art Education and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. She also teaches art and poetry to senior citizens throughout Connecticut....
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Writing Lively and Engaging Stories: Adding Similes
In this video lesson, students will learn how to write lively and engaging stories by incorporating similes. The teacher reviews the definition of a simile and explains how it can enhance storytelling. Students are guided through the...
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Project Management Lessons from Star Trek
7 lessons from Star Trek that do not demand you are a big Star Trek fan, Trekkie, Trekker or whatever. All you’ll need is a glancing familiarity with one of the main shows or films. In Star Trek, the leading characters represent valuable...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Theme of Truth and Integrity in Writing
What is textual integrity? Virginia Woolf has the answer: it’s the Holy Grail for writers, especially those who write fiction! In her essay A Room of One’s Own, Woolf explains why truth and integrity are crucial, and how writers can...
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The Bible of Business - Lessons in Perseverance, Creativity, and Leadership from a Female Entrepreneur
Part 2/3 of Entrepreneur chapter: The video is a personal and inspiring talk by Talia Frenkel, an entrepreneur and CEO. She shares her experiences of overcoming dyslexia and how it sparked her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Talia...
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AI Tools for Creative and Technical Media
Learn about 5 new state-of-the-art AI tools released in 2024 that can generate videos, images, sound effects, code, and more.
Topics Covered:
Luma video app
Luma vs Sora
Kling generative video model from China
Best IDE for writing code...
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Exploring Empathy: Lessons from Hugo the Whale
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi discuss the concept of empathy with their guest, Hugo the whale. They explore how empathy is important in understanding and connecting with others, including animals. Through a story...
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The Importance of Sincerity: A Lesson in Honesty and Friendship
In this video, Melissa, a guest from the Maasai Mara in Kenya, discusses the importance of sincerity. Through a story about two friends and their project, Melissa highlights the value of being honest without hurting others' feelings. She...
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Dynamic Dialogue to Bring a Story to Life | EasyTeaching
New ReviewDialogue is a vital tool for bringing your story to life. In this lesson, we’ll explore how dynamic dialogue can enhance your writing by:*Developing characters*Engaging the reader*Advancing the plot*Establishing relationships*Setting...
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Context
Join us for a detailed lesson on the Context of Virginia Woolf’s iconic essay, ‘A Room of One’s Own’. Learn how history, culture, and Woolf’s personal circumstances had a direct impact on her exploration of key themes in the essay: Male...
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Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Overall Plot Summary
Calling all aspiring writers! Join us for an overall summary of Virginia Woolf’s iconic extended essay A Room of One’s Own. Find out how she came to her famous conclusion about the importance of money and having your own space to write...
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Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Chapters 5-6 Summary
This is the grand finale of Virginia Woolf’s famous essay A Room of One’s Own. Join us to find out how she brings all the strands of her argument together, and ends it with a poetic bang. What does Woolf see for the future of literature?...