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Planning a narrative using the five part narrative structure
Pupil outcome: I can plan a well-structured piece of narrative writing inspired by a character from a story I have read using single paragraph outlines. Key learning points: - The 5 part narrative structure divides a story into:...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Destroying Drama - 'Big Picture' Questions in Drama (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Welcome back to Destroying Drama! In this first lesson, we’ll delve into some of the ‘big picture’ aspects of theatrical drama. Get ready to explore the anatomy of a playscript and how information is conveyed in this exciting medium....
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Writing a full narrative piece using the five part narrative structure
Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured and developed piece of narrative writing inspired by a character from a story I have read. Key learning points: - The 5 part narrative structure divides a story into exposition, rising action,...
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Five sentence types
Pupil outcome: I can say and write five different sentence structures for text cohesion. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - A sentence composed of at least two main clauses joined by a...
Oxford Comma
How to Write a Better Hook
New ReviewIn this video we'll look at famous opening lines from great works of nonfiction that you can use to write better essays.
Oxford Comma
Hogarth's "Gin Lane and Beer Street." How to Write About Art
William Hogarth's famous engravings, "Beer Street" and "Gin Lane," are not only impressive pieces of visual art; they're also impressive pieces of visual argument. In this video we'll explore the structure and composition of Hogarth's...
Hip Hughes History
5 Tips for Writing a Great DBQ Essay
HipHughes takes you through essential advice for writing the notorious Document Based Essay. 5 tips which will make terrible writers mediocre, mediocre writers good and good writers great.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 - How to Get the Highest Score Possible
Want to get the highest possible score on IELTS Writing Task 2? Find out exactly how to do it today. As you know, there are four writing categories that you are graded on and they are all equal. Today we are talking about a category...
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Writing a Compelling Letter: Revising Paragraph Order
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order. The teacher emphasizes the importance of considering the way evidence and paragraphs are ordered to build a strong argument. They...
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Writing an Introduction: Building on the Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write an effective introductory paragraph. They emphasize the importance of incorporating voice and engaging the audience. The teacher provides three steps to follow: building on the...
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Poetic Form and Structure (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Why are some poems so long, while others finish in three lines? Well, it has something to do with poetic form.
Join us for this lesson on Perfecting Poetry where we’ll uncover a range of poetic forms and stanzaic structures. See how...
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Sensory Imagery and Sound Devices (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...
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English Essentials - Destroying Drama - 'Big Picture' Questions to ask in Dramatic Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Join us in our first lesson on Destroying Drama. We’ll explore the world of plays and playwrights, starting with information flow – how do we figure out what’s going on in a play? We’ll also break down a common play structure with the...
Big Think
James Patterson on writing: Plotting, research, and first drafts
- James Patterson has sold 300 million copies of his 130 books, making him one of the most successful authors alive today. - He talks about how some writers can overdo it by adding too much research, or worse, straying from their outline...
Oxford Online English
IELTS Essay - Tips to Write a Good IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay
In this lesson, you can learn how to write an IELTS task 2 essay. Task two in the IELTS writing exam is the biggest challenge in IELTS for many students. You have 40 minutes to write an essay, which could be on almost any topic. In this...
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Revising Your Writing: Rereading and Refining Your Draft
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of revising their writing to make it the best it can be. They review the structure of a paragraph and discuss the importance of ensuring that each paragraph supports the...
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How to Write a 7+ IELTS Task 2 Essay about Status
The concept of social status is common on the IELTS exam. Learn what to say about it!. Here’s an example IELTS Writing Task 2 question: Society’s idea of social status seems to be changing these days. How far do you agree or disagree?...
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Writing a Memorable Closing Paragraph: Explaining Why Your Opinion Matters
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph that ensures the reader remembers your opinion long after they finish reading. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading the thesis and asking why it is...
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Revising Your Opinion Letter: Strengthening Your Argument
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of revising a letter to ensure that the argument is strong. They guide the students through the three steps of revising: rereading each paragraph, checking if the evidence supports the...
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Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story
In this video, the teacher explains to students how to engage their readers from the very beginning of their letter. They discuss the importance of a strong opening, and the three strategies they can use: making a brave statement, using...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Declaration Of Independence 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
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The Art of Communication Using a Word Cloud
This video production is a STEAM project Grade 7 Math Students complete to communicate their understanding of Integers, Absolute Value, and adding integers. Students use a table of integer values assigned to each letter of the alphabet...
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Planning a desert island scene
Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a hot desert island. Key learning points: - Precise and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses should be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative language...
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Planning a stormy scene
Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a dark, stormy night. Key learning points: - Descriptive and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses can be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative...