What is a short story? and What do we need to write one?. These are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer regarding short stories. He will first start the lesson by introducing the elements of a short story. Then, he will focus on...

Arcane books of forbidden lore, disturbing secrets in the family bloodline, and terrors so unspeakable the very thought of them might drive you mad. These have become standard elements in modern horror stories. But they were largely...

Elements of Plot: A Guilty Conscience identifies elements of plot, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, found in the short story, A Guilty Conscience.

Mr. Griot explains how to write a short story and include all of the narrative elements, like setting, character, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.

How To Use Instagram Highlights and Stories // Show your clients and your audience your human side with Instagram Stories. Instagram stories are quick 15 seconds clips that can roll over into mini videos. They can be tagged with location...

Mr. Griot describes the elements of a fable by reviewing the fable "It’s a Dog’s Life."

Pupil outcome: I understand how the use of humour and anecdotes can help connect to an audience. Key learning points: - A speaker can use humour to build a relationship with an audience. - Telling anecdotes in a speech can help an...

What happens when a star eats its planets? Find out on today's Space Time Journal Club.

This video is a lesson about the life and works of Roald Dahl, a famous children's book author. The teacher discusses Dahl's early years and his adventures as a young adult. The teacher then focuses on two of Dahl's most popular books,...

Mr. Griot models using a rubric and proofreading checklist to revise and edit a story.

Photojournalist Katie Orlinsky travels the world to document the everyday lives of people in extreme situations. In this thoughtful short film by Erin Sanger, Orlinsky travels to the Alaskan wilderness to document female musher Kristen...

A powerful look at how outdoor ping pong tables, set up in the heart of New York City, are welcoming players from all walks of life. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubShowcasetarget='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe ➡ Get More Short...

In Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca, indigenous communities accept a third category of gender besides just male and female. Known as “muxes,” these people combine elements of both genders and fill a unique role within the community....

Noh theater, or Nohgaku (能楽), is one of the world’s most ancient stage traditions still being actively performed today. Known for its use of elaborate masks known as nohmen, Noh performances weave together supernatural elements and...

In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubShowcasetarget='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe ➡ Get More Short Film