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Fiction and Non Fiction
This video goes over different examples of fiction and non-fiction books. Some genre is mentioned. It begins to teach students about author's purpose. The purpose of a non-fiction book is to inform us. The purpose of a fiction book is to...
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Symbolism in Nonfiction
Symbolism discusses the literary technique of symbolism in fiction literature, nonfiction literature, and the real world.Symbolism is the technique where alternate meaning is given to a person, place, object, or event that has its own...
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English Essentials - Nailing Non-fiction - Finer Details of Analysing Non-fiction Texts (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
In today’s lesson, we’ll take a closer look at the finer details of non-fiction texts. We’ll break down specific techniques composers use to appeal to ethos, logos and pathos. As always, we’ll recap the basics before moving on to more...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through appreciation of characters
Pupil outcome: I can explore characters in historical fiction and non-fiction texts, researching what makes them inspirational Key learning points: - Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of...
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The Elements Of Fiction - Types Of Literature
The Elements of Fiction - Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson . These are just three of the renowned authors whose work is cited in The Elements of Fiction, which explores: Plot elements, character, conflict, flashback,...
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Nonfiction
This video discusses the nonfiction genre as well as qualities, types of pieces, and characteristics of the genre.
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Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Prologue & Part 1 Summary: Before the Taliban (Chapters 1-8)
On the 9th of October 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban terrorist. But this is only part of her incredible story, which deserves to be told from the very beginning. Join us for the first part of...
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The Elements Of Drama - Plot And Genre
The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...
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A Difficult Decision
Mr. Griot reviews a nonfiction story about John Adams and the Boston Massacre and discusses the characteristics of a nonfiction story.
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Forms of Writing - Non-Fiction - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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Ralph White - Getting Out of Saigon: How a 27 Year Old Banker Saved 113 Vietnamese
Author Ralph White recounts the real-life events that inspired his memoir, Getting Out of Saigon, published by Simon & Schuster in April 2023. At age 27, White was sent by Chase Manhattan Bank to manage its Saigon branch during the...